Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 9-9-20

Articles:

Lack of preseason has Lions coaches turning to former Bears players on roster for any nuances:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/09/lack-of-preseason-has-lions-coaches-turning-to-former-bears-players-for-any-little-nuances.html

Don Muhlbach, the Nolan Ryan of long snappers, continues his remarkable reign in Detroit:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/09/don-muhlbach-the-nolan-ryan-of-long-snappers-continues-his-remarkable-reign-in-detroit.html

Lions work out ex-Michigan State QB Brian Lewerke, ex-Michigan RB Karan Higdon with 6 others:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/09/lions-work-out-ex-michigan-state-qb-brian-lewerke-ex-michigan-rb-karan-higdon-with-6-others.html

Bevell excited to add Peterson to running back room:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/bevell-excited-to-add-peterson-to-running-back-room

Lions practice squad designations indicate injury concerns:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/09/09/detroit-lions-practice-squad-designations-injury-concerns/5756174002/

Scouting Detroit Lions' defense, special teams: Big changes abound:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/09/09/scouting-detroit-lions-defense-and-special-teams-new-starters/5745875002/

Breaking down Detroit Lions defense: How close is Jeff Okudah to contributing?:  https://amp.freep.com/amp/5743404002

A year after a Hard Knocks star turn, Jason Cabinda is in a new position in his life:  https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/36816/a-year-after-a-hard-knocks-star-turn-jason-cabinda-is-in-a-new-position-in-life

Lions injury report: Only Hunter Bryant and C.J. Moore idle at Wednesday's practice:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/09/lions-injury-report-hunter-bryant-and-c-j-moore-idle-dandre-swift/

Lions sign RB/WR Kerrith Whyte to practice squad, waive WR Victor Boldin:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/09/lions-sign-rb-wr-kerrith-whyte-to-practice-squad-waive-wr-victor-boldin/

Da'Shawn Hand tabbed as the Lions breakout player by PFF:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/09/dashawn-hand-tabbed-as-the-lions-breakout-player-by-pff/

3 Keys to Victory for Lions Sunday vs. Bears:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-3-keys-to-victory-bears

Lions' Offensive Snap-Count Predictions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-offensive-snap-count-predictions

Detroit Lions Week 1 scouting report: The Chicago Bears:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/9/9/21428711/detroit-lions-week-1-scouting-report-chicago-bears-offseason-recap

2020 NFL predictions: Detroit Lions Rookie of the Year:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/9/9/21428669/2020-nfl-predictions-detroit-lions-rookie-year

Previews and Predictions:

NFC NORTH: 2020 season preview:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-2020-season-preview-stafford-peterson-jackson

Bears-Lions preview: Was Trubisky the right choice for Chicago?:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/9/9/21428619/bears-lions-preview-podcast-nfl-week-1-mitchell-trubisky