Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 2-26-20

Articles:

Niyo: Lions' sales pitch could use some guesswork ahead of NFL Draft:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2020/02/25/niyo-lions-sales-pitch-could-use-some-guesswork-ahead-nfl-draft/4867526002/

Believe Bob Quinn when he says he's not trading Matthew Stafford:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/26/believe-bob-quinn-when-he-says-hes-not-trading-matthew-stafford/

Top draft need for all 32 NFL teams, plus prospects to watch at the combine (Detroit Lions - Defensive line. The release of Damon "Snacks" Harrison means Detroit could be completely renovating the interior of the defensive line with Mike Daniels and A'Shawn Robinson headed for free agency. The Lions need to be better getting to the quarterback, whether that comes from the defensive line or a linebacker. Chase Young, if he somehow were to fall to No. 3, would be the obvious top target. If that doesn't work out, they could look at the interior of the line (say, Derrick Brown or Javon Kinlaw) or on Day 2 with Senior Bowl guys they coached (Bradlee Anae, Josh Uche). Building a better pass rush can help the secondary, which has talent but can only defend for so long before it gives way. More positions to watch: CB, OL -- Michael Rothstein):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2020/story/_/id/28745713/2020-nfl-combine-draft-needs-prospects-target-all-32-nfl-teams#DET

2020 Combine:

Combine LB weigh-in: Chaisson stands out:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-combine-2020-results-klavon-chaisson-terrell-lewis-stand-out-as-linebackers-weigh-in/

Combine weigh-in: Epenesa, Davidson win:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-combine-2020-results-a-j-epenesa-marlon-davidson-winners-as-edge-rushers-and-defensive-linemen-weigh-in/

Utah RB Zack Moss is an intriguing fit for the Lions:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/26/utah-rb-zack-moss-is-an-intriguing-fit-for-the-lions/

Early Combine Headlines:  https://www.rotoworld.com/article/combine-breakdown/early-combine-headlines

Why NFL teams are confronting QB Love with his worst plays:  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2020/02/26/jordan-love-nfl-draft-first-round-interceptions-utah-state/4875174002/

Report: No NFL Teams Asked Jalen Hurts To Work Out At Another Position:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/26/report-no-nfl-teams-asked-jalen-hurts-to-work-out-at-another-position/

J.K. Dobbins Still Not 100 Percent After High Ankle Sprain:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/26/j-k-dobbins-still-not-100-percent-after-high-ankle-sprain/

Tyler Biadasz Out Of Combine Drills After Shoulder Surgery:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/26/tyler-biadasz-out-of-combine-drills-after-shoulder-surgery/

Mekhi Becton Feels He’s The Most Dominant Tackle In The Draft:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/26/mekhi-becton-feels-hes-the-most-dominat-tackle-in-the-draft/

Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs Says Kirk Ferentz Told Him He’s Ready For The NFL:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/26/iowas-tristan-wirfs-says-kirk-ferentz-told-him-hes-ready-for-the-nfl/

NFL's next fastest player? Alabama WR Ruggs eyes record time:  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2020/02/26/henry-ruggs-fastest-40-yard-dash-time-nfl-draft-alabama/4873866002/

NFL draft prospect Bartch put on 70 pounds to move to offensive tackle, and he did it in the most disgusting way:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/02/ben-bartch-shake-oh-no

Jeremiah: 5 candidates to break combine 40 record:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001103261/article/2020-nfl-scouting-combine-five-candidates-to-break-40-record

NFL Combine 2020: Tua Tagovailoa receives 'overwhelmingly positive reports' on hip from teams who examined him (2-26-20):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-combine-2020-tua-tagovailoa-receives-overwhelmingly-positive-reports-on-hip-from-teams-who-examined-him/

Loaded wide receiver class gives Lions options in draft:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/loaded-wide-receiver-class-gives-lions-options-in-draft-jeudy-higgins-ruggs

Tua Tagovailoa open to landing with Detroit Lions, along with anybody else:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/02/tua-tagovailoa-open-to-landing-with-detroit-lions-along-with-anybody-else.html

For Lions, Tua poses unique opportunity as well as risk:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/26/detroit-lions-tua-tagovailoa-health-nfl-draft-quarterback/4873968002/

At 2020 NFL Combine, Isaiah Simmons must present versatility as a gift:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/isaiah-simmons-2020-nfl-combine-versatile/

Who and what to watch at the 2020 NFL Combine: Safeties:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/26/detroit-lions-2020-nfl-combine-preview-safeties/

Let Us Introduce You to 325 NFL Draft Prospects:  https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/news/getting-to-know-the-scouting-combine-prospects

2020 NFL Draft:

2020 NFL Draft and Free Agency: Labeling the blue-chip, mid-tier, buyer beware and undervalued defensive backs:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2020-nfl-draft-and-free-agency-labeling-the-blue-chip-mid-tier-buyer-beware-and-undervalued-defensive-backs

Breaking down the top-10 cornerbacks in the 2020 NFL Draft: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-top-10-cornerbacks/

Offensive linemen to target in free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-offensive-linemen-to-target-in-free-agency-and-the-2020-nfl-draft

NFL Hot Press: Mekhi Becton, Derrick Brown, K'Lavon Chaisson Could Induce Trade:  http://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Becton,-Brown,-Chaisson-Could-Induce-Trade-Up

NFL Hot Press: Teams Feel They Can Work with Javon Kinlaw Despite Character Concerns:  http://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Teams-Feel-They-Can-Work-With-Kinlaw

Charlotte edge rusher Alex Highsmith still proving people wrong:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/charlotte-edge-rusher-alex-highsmith-prove/

The making of Chase Young: How an athletic freak at Ohio State became the best player in the NFL Draft:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/chase-young-ohio-state-best-player-nfl-draft/1bek45kwrzjmq12eh3jt0xre9g

Video:

LSU RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire: I've answered every question in 2019:  https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/26/lsu-clyde-edwards-helaire-nfl-draft/4879955002/

Jon Runyan would love to continue following dad's footsteps into NFL:  https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/26/michigan-footballs-jon-runyan-hopes-continue-following-dad-into-nfl/4879891002/

Michigan C Cesar Ruiz believes he's a first-round pick in NFL draft:  https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2020/02/26/michigan-football-cesar-ruiz-nfl-draft/4879810002/