Morning Lions Links for Friday 3-7-14

Lions Articles:

Lions need WRs with a good pair of hands:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-need-receivers-with-a-good-pair-of-hands/312176c4-51d8-4452-b361-b57d07291290

Lions young CBs need to grow up quick:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-young-cornerbacks-need-to-grow-up-quick/bcd094bd-f38b-4219-a880-91374992dce0

Kicking coach: Lions' Tavecchio has the pop teams look for:    http://www.freep.com/article/20140306/SPORTS01/303060070/detroit-lions-giorgio-tavecchio-john-potter

In photos: Lions free agents, and their chances of staying: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140307/SPORTS0101/303070005/0/sports0101/In-photos-Lions-free-agents-their-chances-staying

Polian: Caldwell values WRs with good hands:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/former_colts_gm_bill_polian_de.html

Lions 2014 Free Agency Preview: Safeties:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_2014_free_agency_2.html

Lions 2014 Free Agency Preview: CBs:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_2014_free_agency_6.html

Detroit Lions - Would Saints Lance Moore be a good fit: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/03/detroit-lions-would-saints-lance-moore.html

Meet the free agents: WR Nate Burleson:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6242/meet-the-free-agent-wr-nate-burleson

Bucs to look at Shaun Hill: https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/441741511445590016

JVM Safeties (Quin and Delmas were both undervalued):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/03/06/jvm-safeties/

Agent's Take: Examining key issues for Eric Decker's free agency: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24471116/agents-take-examining-key-issues-for-eric-deckers-free-agency

Tucker: Evaluating offensive linemen: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/03/06/nfl-offensive-linemen-grades/

2014 Free Agency Primer: Secondary:   http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/06/2014-nfl-free-agency-secondary/

2014 Free Agency Primer:  LBs:   http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/06/2014-nfl-free-agency-linebackers/

Top 10 players who will be overpaid in free agency: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331318/article/top-10-players-who-will-be-overpaid-in-free-agency

2014 Pro Days:

Lions to workout Nebraska OT Jeremiah Sirles on Tuesday: http://nebraska.247sports.com/Article/Nebraska-football-Pro-Day-2014-181166

Lions brass checks out Sammy Watkins at Clemson Pro Day:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140306/SPORTS01/303060089/detroit-lions-sammy-watkins-clemson

Mayhew and Caldwell on hand for Sammy Watkins pro day workout:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_martin_mayhew_an_1.html

Lions taking a close look at Sammy Watkins: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/06/lions-taking-a-close-look-at-sammy-watkins/

Lions showing tons of interest in Sammy Watkins:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331308/article/lions-intrigued-by-clemson-wr-sammy-watkins

Clemson's Watkins wows reps from 31 teams on Pro Day:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24470665/pro-days-clemsons-watkins-wows-em-one-last-time

  Clemson WR Bryant eager to make a name for himself: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/clemson-wr-bryant-eager-to-make-a-name-for-himself-030614

Eagles, Jets RB coach attend CMU Pro Day:    http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/05/eagles-jets-rb-coaches-attend-central-michigan-pro-day/

Dakota Dozier’s draft stock continues to trend up: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/06/dakota-doziers-draft-stock-continues-to-trend-up/

Taylor Martinez displays exceptional athleticism: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/06/taylor-martinez-displays-exceptional-athleticism/

Trend toward big corners works in Richardson’s favor: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/06/trend-toward-big-corners-works-in-richardsons-favor/

Tiny, but speedy, Ryan Lankford could get NFL look: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/06/tiny-but-speedy-ryan-lankford-could-get-nfl-look/

2014 Pro Days: Sleeper WR Franklin Austin impresses at NMSU:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24470441/pro-days-sleeper-wr-austin-franklin-impresses-at-nmsu

Patroits QB Mallet just ok at Arkansas Pro Day:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24470451/pro-days-ryan-mallett-highlights-arkansas-workout

2014 Pro Days: TCU's Verrett delivers:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24470828/pro-days-tcus-verrett-delivers-panthers-visit-surgery-next

2014 Pro Days: Nebraska's Taylor Martinez works out at QB, WR and DB: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24471057/pro-days-nebraskas-taylor-martinez-works-out-at-qb-wr-and-db

Video - Watkins impresses at Clemson Pro Day: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000331513/Watkins-impresses-at-Clemson-Pro-Day

2014 Draft:

Mock Draft Round Up:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/03/mock-draft-round-up-13.html

Mayock: Watkins one of the best WRs I've seen in years:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331181/article/mike-mayock-offers-high-praise-for-clemsons-sammy-watkins

Best fits for Khalil Mack (Lions are picked as one):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331288/article/khalil-macks-best-fits-include-jaguars-buccaneers-lions

Draft diary: Benwikere recalls first concussion: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/03/06/bene-benwikere-san-jose-state-diary/6140439/

Top defensive sleepers in 2014:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331253/article/brock-vereen-among-top-defensive-sleepers-in-2014-nfl-draft

Draft's top 10 Centers:    http://q.usatoday.com/2014/03/06/nfl-draft-top-10-weston-richburg-travis-swanson-marcus-martin/

2014 Draft: winners, losers, surpises in Combine's long shuttle:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24470439/nfl-draft-winners-losers-surprises-in-combine-long-shuttle

2014 Draft: Ranking Lions top 5 needs of 2014 draft:   http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/03/06/2014-nfl-draft-ranking-the-detroit-lions-top-5-needs/


What Is The Aptus Test, And Why Nfl And College Programs Are Falling In Love With It?: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/what-is-the-aptus-test-and-why-nfl-and-college-programs-are-falling-in-love-with-it.html

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 3-6-14

Lions Articles:

Lions should have plenty of slot WRs to choose from in FA:    http://www.freep.com/article/20140305/SPORTS01/303050080/detroit-lions-nfl-free-agency

Polian:   coach Caldwell wants smart, fast and physical players - hints at FA WR:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140305/SPORTS01/303050123/Polian-Lions-coach-Caldwell-wants-smart-fast-physical-players-hints-free-agent-WR

Free agency advice for every NFL team:    http://www.freep.com/article/20140305/SPORTS01/303050084/nfl-free-agency

Stafford will become sound fundamental QB under Caldwell, says ex-Colts GM Bill Polian:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/ex-colts_gm_bill_polian_lions.html

Lions GM: Too soon to say whether Broyles can return to form:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/lions_gm_too_soon_to_say_wheth.html

Lions a lock to add talent at WR:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330897/article/detroit-lions-a-lock-to-add-talent-at-wide-receiver

Despite notable misfires, Mayhew still willing to take risks in the draft:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/despite_notable_misfires_detro.html

Lions notes: The latest on Pettigrew:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/3/5/5470368/lions-notes-brandon-pettigrew-free-agency

Meet the FAs: OL Leroy Harris:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6219/meet-the-free-agents-ol-leroy-harris?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Tim and Mike: A little game of fantasy free agency:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-A-little-game-of-fantasy-free-agency/b295f840-3e75-42d6-b1af-cc299d9ca16c

Detroit Lions: Willing To Pay Big Money For Free Agent Hakeem Nicks?: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/03/05/are-detroit-lions-willing-to-pay-big-money-for-free-agent-hakeem-nicks/

Lions free agent outlook:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/03/05/free-agent-outlook-detroit-ndamukong-suh/6083071/

Free agency primer: top 25 DBs:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330746/article/free-agency-primer-top-25-defensive-backs

3 major emerging trends:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/3-Major-emerging-trends.html

Getting some free agency perspective: 2013 in review:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Getting-some-free-agency-perspective-2013-review.html

Free agency risk:   http://mmqb.si.com/2014/03/05/nfl-free-agency-risks/

Free agency preview: Eric Decker is no. 1 on long list of No. 2 WRs:    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/free-agency-preview-eric-decker-no-1-long-152957182--nfl.html

Free agency primer: D-line:   http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/05/2014-nfl-free-agency-primer-defensive-line/

The free agent hot 100:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/05/the-free-agent-hot-100-3/

2014 free agency: How I handed out my free agent grades:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24469823/how-i-handed-out-my-free-agency-grades

2014 Draft:

Mock Draft Round Up:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/03/mock-draft-round-up-13.html

Man vs Man:  Assessing WRs' NFL comp:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329921/article/scouts-take-blog-draft-observations-by-an-exnfl-player-scout#NFLDraftWRanalytics

How NFL teams utilize mock drafts:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329921/article/scouts-take-blog-draft-observations-by-an-exnfl-player-scout#teamsandmocks

Mack discusses unlikely path to top prospect:    http://www.nfl.com/podcast/nfl-draft-tracker-podcast

2014 NFL Draft: Winners, losers surprises in Combine short shuttle:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24469160/nfl-draft-winners-losers-surprises-in-combine-short-shuttle

Donte Moncrief: All-star metric:   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46395/349/donte-moncrief-metric-allstar

NFL Prospect Focus: Demarcus Lawrence:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-prospect-focus-Demarcus-Lawrence.html

Verrett to have surgery: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9507

2014 Pro Days:

Lions o-line coach went to Miss St. pro day:   http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/05/gabe-jackson-remains-in-conversation-as-first-round-pick/

Chris Borland, Jared Abbrederis continue to impress at pro day:    http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/05/chris-borland-jared-abbrederis-continue-to-impress/

Mike Evans didn't work out at Texas A and M's Pro Day:    http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/05/jake-matthews-worked-out-by-st-louis-rams-coach/

2014 Pro Days - Matthews draws crowd at Texas A and M Pro Day:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24469374/pro-days-texas-am-ot-matthews-draws-crowd

2014 Pro Days: Southward the story at Wisconsin workout:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24469963/pro-days-southward-the-story-at-wisconsin-workout

Video:

NFL Nation Buzz: Lions:    http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10556493&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Mock Draft Round Up #13

Mock Drafts:

Draft count down Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick) (3-7-14): www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php

CBS Will Brinson's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking Mike Evans with the #10 pick): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24471102/nfl-mock-draft-rams-make-bold-play-for-wrol-combo

McShay's Mock Draft 3.0 (he has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick) (3-6-14):    http://sidelionreport.com/2014/03/06/todd-mcshay-holds-steady-detroit-lions-pick-updated-mock-draft/

Drafttek's mock draft (the Lions take S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with the #10 pick, DE Trent Murphy with the #45 pick, WR Jared Abbrederis with the #76 pick, DE/OLB Boseko Lokombo with the #107, WR Jalen Saunders with the #173 pick and WR Jeff Janis with the #205 pick) (3-6-14): www.drafttek.com/2014-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp

KFFL's Hernandez's Mock Draft (he has the Lions picking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (3-6-14):    http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135324/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Mock-Draft---Round-1--Keith-Hernandez

KFFL's Hearney's Mock Draft (he has the Lions WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick) (3-6-14):   http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135322/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Mock-Draft---Round-1--Tim-Heaney

Football's Future Mock Draft ( he has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (3-6-14):    http://www.footballsfuture.com/2014/nflmockdraft.html

SI's Doug Farrar's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (3-5-14):      http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/05/2014-nfl-mock-draft-jadeveon-clowney/

NFL.com's Matt Smith's mock draft (he has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (3-5-14):   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/mock-drafts/matt-smith/190605

Yahoo sports Shaun King's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick) (3-5-14):    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/shaun-king-s-2014-nfl-mock-draft-182959168.html

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (3-4-14): www.nfl.com/draft/2014/mock-drafts/bucky-brooks/190601

USA Today Mock Draft Sobelski (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (3-4-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/03/04/q-mock-draft-25-derek-carr-no-1-quarterback-prospect/

CBS Rob Rang's Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (3-4-14): www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/rob-rang

CBS Dane Brugler's Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (3-4-14): www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/dane-brugler

CBS Kirwan's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (3-4-14): www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/pat-kirwan

CBS Prisco's Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (3-4-14): www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/pete-prisco

Walterfootball Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick. S Jimmie Ward with the #45 pick, WR Jared Abbrederis with the #76 pick and DE/OLB Demarcus Lawrence with the #107 pick) (3-4-14): walterfootball.com/draft2014.php

Walterfootball's Charlie's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick, CB Marcus Roberson with the #45 pick, OLB/DE Demarcus Lawrence with the #76 pick and C Marcus Martin with the #107 pick) (3-3-14): walterfootball.com/draft2014charlie.php

Ourlads Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (3-3-14): www.ourlads.com/nfl-mock-draft/2014/

Evan Silva's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking Eric Ebron with the #10 pick) (3-1-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/46359/60/pre-free-agency-mock-draft

NFL RealGM Mock Draft, version 5.0/Detroit Lions Draft (He Has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick, CB Kyle Fuller with the #45 pick and C Weston Richburg with the #76 pick) (3-1-14): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2414/20140301/2014_nfl_mock_draft_version_50_(post_combine_edition)/

TSN Mock Draft 2.0 (he has the Lions taking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (2-28-14): www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/archive/extrapoints_022814.htm

Schrager's 2014 Mock Draft version 3 (he has the Lions taking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (2-28-14): msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/schrager-s-mock-draft-3-0-who-is-moving-up-after-nfl-combine-022814

NFL.com's Charles Davis' Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-28-14): www.nfl.com/draft/2014/mock-drafts/charles-davis/190603

NFP's - Greg Gabriel and Eric Galko Mock Draft (They have the Lions taking OT Taylor Lewan with the #10 pick): www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Mock-Draft-10-6774.html

USA Today's Nate Davis' Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-27-14): www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/02/27/mock-draft-johnny-manziel-jadeveon-clowney/5860817/

NFL.com's Jeremiah's Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-27-14): www.nfl.com/draft/2014/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/175606

Video - NFL.com's Heath Evans and Soloman Wilcots top 10 Mock Draft (They have the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-27-14): www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000329537/How-NFL-combine-shook-up-mock-drafts

KFFL's Bonini's Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking S Calvin Pryor with the #10 pick) (2-26-14): www.kffl.com/a.php/135222/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Mock-Draft--Round-1

The Sideline View's Lance Zierlein's Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-26-14): www.thesidelineview.com/columns/draft/lance-zierleins-nfl-2014-mock-draft-v1

SI's Chris Burke's mock draft 5.0 (he has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick and CB/S Lamarcus Joyner with the #45 pick) (2-26-14): nfl.si.com/2014/02/26/2014-nfl-mock-draft-greg-robinson/

Foxsport's Joel Klatt's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (2-26-14): msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/mock-draft-1-0-picks-for-entire-first-round-with-combine-now-complete-022614

Sporting News/Optimum Scouting Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with the #10 pick) (2-26-14): www.optimumscouting.com/draft/2013-nfl-mock-draft/mock-draft.html

Peter King's top 10 mock draft (he has the Lions taking OT Taylor Lewan) (2-24-14): mmqb.si.com/2014/02/24/johnny-manziel-monday-morning-quarterback/4/

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SI Don Bank's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (2-19-14): sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140219/2014-nfl-mock-draft-johnny-manziel/

Rotoworld Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with the #10 pick) (2-17-14): www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46266/344/norris-mock-draft-feb-17

SOE's Mock Draft (Mike Tanier has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert, Dan Pompei has the Lions taking OLB CJ Mosley and Russ Lande has the Lions taking WR Sammy Watkins with the #10 pick):  http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/67711888/sports-on-earth-nfl-mock-draft-houston-texans-teddy-bridgewater

Shutdown Corner's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-13-14): sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-pre-combine-mock-draft-texans-taking-194811280--nfl.html

Mike O'Hara's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Sammy Watkins with the #10 pick) (2-10-14):  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/MIKES-MOCK-X-OHaras-first-stab-at-the-drafts-top-10/ed720bad-174e-4a0e-9ef3-ad06c9b39ea8

TFY Draft Insider Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Marquise Lee with the #10 pick and CB Robert Nelson with the #45 pick) (2-10-14): www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9405

Mel Kiper's Mock Draft 2.0 (Lions take CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-6-14): www.detroitnews.com/article/20140206/SPORTS0101/302060111/Kiper-Lions-could-fill-biggest-need-Oklahoma-State-CB-Justin-Gilbert

Lions First Round Picks:

19 CB Justin Gilbert
8 WR Mike Evans
5 CB Darqueze Dennard
3 S Ha Ha Clinton Dix
2 WR Sammy Watkins
2 OT Taylor Lewan
1 WR Marqise Lee
1 OLB CJ Mosley
1 S Calvin Pryor
1 TE Eric Ebron

Lions Second Round Pick:

1 CB Marcus Roberson
1 CB Robert Nelson
1 CB/S Lamarcus Joyner
1 CB Kyle Fuller
1 S Jimmie Ward
1 DE Trent Murphy

Lions Third Round Pick:

1 DE/OLB Demarcus Lawrence
1 C Weston Richburg
2 WR Jared Abbrederis

Lions Fourth Round Pick:

1 DE/OLB Demarcus Lawrence
1 C Marcus Martin
1 DE/OLB Boseko Lokombo

Lions 6th Round Pick:

1 WR Jalen Saunders

Lions 7th Round Pick:

1 WR Jeff Janis

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 3-5-14

Lions Articles:

O'HARA: It's not surprising that Ndamukong Suh could take lead on own affairs: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Its-not-surprising-that-Ndamukong-Suh-could-take-lead-on-own-affairs/ae0a502e-904c-451d-95a1-e186c4ced001

Lions add DT depth to the roster: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-add-DT-depth-to-the-roster/d59aec00-7850-4bd8-b0ae-ad853c84014b

Lions' Pettigrew could be headed for free agency: http://www.freep.com/article/20140304/SPORTS01/303040031/detroit-lions-brandon-pettigrew-franchise-tag

Lions feel free to draft a player at (almost) any position at No. 10 overall: http://www.freep.com/article/20140304/SPORTS01/303040062/detroit-lions-2014-nfl-draft

As own agent, Lions' Ndamukong Suh could set precedent for other player deals: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140305/SPORTS0101/303040120/0/sports0101/As-own-agent-Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-could-set-precedent-other-player-deals

Report: Ndamukong Suh could be his own agent in contract talks with Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/report_ndamukong_suh_could_be.html

Martin Mayhew says expectations are high for Detroit Lions' 4 young cornerbacks: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/martin_mayhew_says_expectation.html

Detroit Lions 2014 free agency preview: Offensive linemen: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_2014_free_agency_4.html

Detroit Lions 2014 free agency preview: Running backs and fullbacks: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_2014_free_agency_5.html

Lions notes: Louis Delmas to land in Miami?: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/3/4/5466296/lions-notes-louis-delmas-dolphins

Meet the free agent: K David Akers: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6209/meet-the-free-agent-k-david-akers

Lions not expected to sign Brandon Pettigrew before free agency: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/04/lions-not-expected-to-sign-brandon-pettigrew-before-free-agency/

Would Ndamukong Suh really negotiate his own contract with the Lions?: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/would-ndamukong-suh-really-negotiate-his-own-contract-with-the-lions--174504706.html

Top 10 draft busts (CRog, Mike Williams and Joey Harrington made this list): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-28/the-worst-nfl-drafts-of-the-2000s-photos-detroit-lions-arizona-cardinals/slide/7

NFL Draft 2014: 10 WR Prospects the Detroit Lions Should Target: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/03/04/nfl-draft-2014-10-wr-prospects-the-detroit-lions-should-target/

Detroit Lions: Could Kenny Britt Be A Possible Free Agent To Pursue This Offseason: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/03/04/detroit-lions-could-kenny-britt-be-a-possible-free-agent-to-pursue-this-offseason/

5 Biggest Free Agency Rumors Surrounding the Detroit Lions: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/03/04/5-biggest-free-agency-rumors-surrounding-the-detroit-lions/

Players to target (he thinks the Lions should target Emmanuel Sanders: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24468363/players-to-target-players-each-team-should-chase-in-free-agency

Top free agents: After tags, see best available: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/transactions/free-agents

Free agency primer: Top 10 wide receivers: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330222/article/free-agency-primer-top-10-wide-receivers

Free agency primer: WRs, TEs: http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/04/2014-nfl-free-agency-wide-receivers-tight-ends/

2014 NFL Free Agency Primer: O-line: http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/04/2014-nfl-free-agency-offensive-line-primer/

Ranking the NFL free agents: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/archive/extrapoints_030414.htm

2014 Draft:

Mock Draft Round Up: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/03/mock-draft-round-up-13.html

NFL teams doing lots of homework on underclassmen: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NFL-teams-doing-lots-of-homework-on-underclassmen/1d500329-1fa8-4038-8853-262c0ba2b641

Prove it on the field: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-03-04/nfl-pro-day-performances-results-2014-nfl-draft-combine-scouts-analysts-mock-draft

Davis: NFL draft's top offensive sleepers: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330770/article/georgias-aaron-murray-among-top-sleepers-in-2014-nfl-draft

Brandt: Mack among seven in play to be top pick: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330704/article/buffalos-khalil-mack-in-play-to-be-first-overall-pick-in-draft

Khalil Mack’s tour de force toward draft continues at pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/04/khalil-macks-tour-de-force-toward-draft-continues-at-pro-day/

Purdue’s QB-turned-DB could get closer NFL look: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/04/purdues-qb-turned-db-could-get-closer-nfl-look/

Walt Aikens puts forth strong showing at Liberty’s pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/04/aikens-puts-forth-strong-showing-at-libertys-pro-day/

DII defensive standouts work out at Southern Arkansas pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/03/dii-defensive-standouts-work-out-at-southern-arkansas-pro-day/

Auburn's Dee Ford put on an impressive pro day showing for scouts: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-03-04/dee-ford-auburn-pro-day-results-compare-jadeveon-clowney-40-size-bench-blind-dog-comment-tre-mason

  Auburn DE Ford impresses scouts at pro day: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/auburn-de-ford-impresses-scouts-at-pro-day-030414

Auburn Pro Day: Lighter Dee Ford shows off speed, power: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24467729/auburn-pro-day-lighter-dee-ford-shows-off-speed-power

2014 Pro Days: Buffalo's Khalil Mack runs 4.53-4.55: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24467537/pro-days-buffalos-mack-runs-453-455

2014 NFL Draft: Winners, losers, surprises in combine 3-cone: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24467462/nfl-draft-winners-losers-surprises-in-combine-3-cone

2014 Nfl Draft: Hageman, Moncrief And Savage Lead Pro Day Circuit's Day One: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-draft-hageman-moncrief-and-savage-lead-pro-day-circuit-s-day-one.html

2014 Nfl Draft: Mack Wows, Ford Gets His Chance And Garoppolo Throws On March 4th Pro Days: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-draft-mack-wows-ford-gets-his-chance-and-garoppolo-throws-on-march-4th-pro-days.html

NFL draft: Jim Harbaugh, Eastern Illinois' Jimmy Garoppolo play catch at pro day: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft--jim-harbaugh--eastern-illinois--jimmy-garoppolo-play-catch-at-pro-day-224353107.html

NFL prospect focus: Lamarcus Joyner: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-prospect-focus-Lamarcus-Joyner.html

Marcus Roberson Scouting Report: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/03/marcus-roberson-scouting-report/

Video - Mayock: Robinson will be a top-five pick: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000330834/Mayock-Robinson-will-be-a-top-five-pick

Miscellaneous:

Bears unlikely to re-sign Hester: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330703/article/devin-hester-unlikely-to-return-to-chicago-bears

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 3-4-14

Lions Articles:

Jeremy Ross an important weapon for Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jeremy-Ross-an-important-weapon-for-Lions/e1a84fe7-f74e-4e5a-81cb-6503b1f09a8f

Lions release Leroy Harris: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-release-Leroy-Harris/1bd48c9b-9d4d-423b-93e2-f08a2feaf459

Lions decline to use the franchise tag: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-decline-to-use-the-franchise-tag/7cf57695-f1d5-4a85-bbe6-f7e9be7eeee4

Lions not looking like they'll use franchise tag: http://www.freep.com/article/20140303/SPORTS01/303030086/detroit-lions-franchise-tag-brandon-pettigrew

Detroit Lions sign ex-Cowboys defensive tackle Corvey Irvin: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_sign_ex-cowboys.html

Detroit Lions opt not to franchise tight end Brandon Pettigrew as deadline passes: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_opt_not_to_franc.html

Detroit Lions will release OL Leroy Harris, shop for a center: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_will_release_ol.html

Detroit Lions hoping to see more out of Nick Fairley at voluntary workouts: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_hoping_to_see_mo.html

Detroit Lions will look for No. 2 wide receiver in free agency: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140303/detroit-lions-will-look-for-no-2-wide-receiver-in-free-agency

Detroit Lions - Five things on Martin Mayhew's to-do list: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/03/detroit-lions-five-things-on-martin.html

Ex-Lions kicker Jason Hanson enters Michigan Sports Hall of Fame with a few laments: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140303/ex-lions-kicker-jason-hanson-enters-michigan-sports-hall-of-fame-with-a-few-laments

Lions notes: Willie Young, Brandon Pettigrew, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/3/3/5456024/lions-notes-willie-young-brandon-pettigrew

Lions make it clear they want Fairley in better shape: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/03/lions-make-it-clear-they-want-fairley-in-better-shape/

Popularity contest: The NFL's most liked and disliked players (Suh is #2 on the least liked list): http://msn.foxsports.com/kansas-city/story/in-terms-of-nfl-likability-peyton-manning-and-michael-vick-are-on-opposite-ends-of-the-spectrum-021914

Lions' free agency preview: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-free-agency-preview-030314

Meet the free agent: S John Wendling: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6190/meet-the-free-agent-s-john-wendling

Top 10 free-agent wide receivers: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330222/article/free-agency-primer-top-10-wide-receivers

Free agency primer: Top seven tight ends: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330522/article/free-agency-primer-top-seven-tight-ends

Free agency: What players should be top priorities to keep team by team (for the Lions it's Pettigrew): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24466455/free-agency-what-players-should-be-top-priorities-to-keep-team-by-team

2014 NFL salary cap: Where each team stands as free agency looms: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24466063/nfl-salary-cap-where-each-team-stands-as-free-agency-looms

Free agency primer: QBs, RBs: http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/03/2014-nfl-free-agency-quarterbacks-running-backs/

Free agency preview: Breaking down the top 25 NFL players before they hit the market: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/free-agency-preview-breaking-down-top-25-nfl-222212128--nfl.html

PFF’s 2014 Top 75 Free Agents: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/03/03/pffs-2014-top-75-free-agents/

2014 Draft:

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: The Consensus Mock Draft 1.0: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-The-Consensus-Mock-Draft-10/6955aadc-be51-40a5-9e3b-f5fbe188803d

2014 NFL Draft: Winners, losers, surprises in combine broad jump: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24465606/nfl-draft-winners-losers-surprises-in-combine-broad-jump

NFL Prospect Focus: Dee Ford and Jeremiah Attaochu: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Dee-Ford-and-Jeremiah-Attaochu.html

NFL Draft: Division III Adham Talaat doesn’t let hearing impairment stop him: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-division-iii-adham-talaat-doesn-t-000422461--nfl.html

Brooks: Best NFL fits for high-profile draft prospects: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326441/article/bucky-brooks-best-nfl-team-fits-for-highprofile-draft-prospects

Mayock's new top 5: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330427/article/mike-mayocks-updated-position-rankings-for-2014-nfl-draft

2014 Pro Days:

Brandt: Most important pro days of week: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330337/article/khalil-mack-mike-evans-lead-proday-workouts-to-watch

Prove it at pro day: Ten burning questions: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330245/article/teddy-bridgewater-michael-sam-facing-makeorbreak-pro-days

Aaron Donald validates dominant combine workout: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/03/aaron-donald-validates-dominant-combine-workout/

Eagles coach on hand to watch Ole Miss pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/category/pro-days/

Entire Vikings coaching staff witnesses Minnesota’s pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/03/entire-vikings-coaching-staff-witnesses-minnesotas-pro-day/

2014 Pro Days: Pittsburgh DT Donald continues climb: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24466052/pro-days-penn-state-dt-donald-continues-climb

2014 Pro Days: Donte Moncrief highlights Ole Miss workout: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24466604/pro-days-donte-moncrief-highlights-ole-miss-workout

2014 Pro Days: 19 teams watch Minnesota's Ra'Shede Hageman: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24466645/pro-days-19-teams-watch-minnesotas-rashede-hageman

2014 Pro Days: Auburn's Robinson, Ford to draw a crowd: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24466511/pro-days-auburns-robinson-ford-to-draw-a-crowd

Miscellaneous:

Former Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas continues to draw serious interest on open market: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/former_detroit_lions_s_louis_d.html

Competition committee talking about 43-yard PAT: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330385/article/competition-committee-discussing-43yard-extra-point

Morning Lions Links for Monday 3-3-14

Lions Articles:

Lions "comfortable" with Waddle, Hilliard at right tackle: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-comfortable-with-Waddle-Hilliard-at-right-tackle/214469a5-c734-43d5-9376-a0f1d0aff6ae

Lions' Mayhew expects CB Houston to rebound: http://www.freep.com/article/20140303/SPORTS01/303030041/Lions-Mayhew-expects-CB-Houston-rebound

Rank 'em: What would your Detroit Lions NFL draft board look like?': http://www.freep.com/article/20140303/SPORTS01/303030019/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-board-reader-rankings

After stellar combine performance, Detroit Lions fans have fallen head over heels for WR Mike Evans: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/after_stellar_combine_performa_1.html

Set to strike it rich: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Set-to-strike-it-rich.html

Trio of stars make Lions the NFL’s most top-heavy team: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/02/trio-of-stars-make-lions-the-nfls-most-top-heavy-team/

JVM: Tight Ends (Fauria is undervalued and Pettigrew is overvalued): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/03/01/jvm-tight-ends/>/a>

Will the Detroit Lions Draft a Center to Replace Dominic Raiola?: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/03/02/will-the-detroit-lions-draft-a-center-to-replace-dominic-raiola/

2014 Draft:

Mock Draft Round Up: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/mock-draft-round-up-12.html

2014 NFL Draft: Winners, losers, surprises in combine vertical jump: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24464025/nfl-combine-the-real-winners-losers-surprises-in-the-vertical

QB Velocity at Combine: http://blogs.ourlads.com/2013/03/27/quarterback-ball-velocity-at-nfl-combine-2008-2012/

2014 Quarterback Passing Chart Spectacular: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/03/2014-quarterback-passing-chart-spectacular/

Alabama LB could be NFL draft’s silent star: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/03/02/cj-mosley-alabama-crimson-tide-linebacker-nfl-draft-2014/5952101/

MMQB (King takes a look at Brandin Cook): http://mmqb.si.com/2014/03/03/nfl-n-word-ban-monday-morning-quarterback/2/

Miscellaneous:

Titus Young begins clearing up his legal docket: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/01/titus-young-begins-clearing-up-his-legal-docket/

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 3-2-14

Lions Articles:

WEEK IN REVIEW: NFL Scouting Combine Re-cap: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/WEEK-IN-REVIEW-NFL-Scouting-Combine-Re-cap-/1828cb69-be01-4ef2-b06d-d64b0884bbad

Lions benefiting from bump in salary cap: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-benefiting-from-bump-in-salary-cap/1348d65f-6bd6-4bad-8b8e-1b098359d806

QB guru: Trust Lions' Stafford: http://www.freep.com/article/20140302/SPORTS01/303020087/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford

NFL salary cap: Lions have more money tied to top-3 players than any other team: http://www.freep.com/article/20140302/SPORTS01/303020070/detroit-lions-salary-cap

Lions need to win now but must consider future with first-round pick: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140301/SPORTS0101/303010047/Lions-need-win-now-must-consider-future-first-round-pick

Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome considered hiring Jim Caldwell as head coach in 2008: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/ravens_gm_ozzie_newsome_consid.html

Detroit Lions 2014 free agency preview: Quarterbacks: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_2014_free_agency_3.html

NFL salary cap - Top 5 questions answered about $133 million per club: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/nfl-salary-cap-top-5-questions-answered.html

Lions Mailbag: New players are looming: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6164/lions-mailbag-new-players-are-looming

Top 10 free-agent linebackers: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330156/article/free-agency-primer-top-10-linebackers

2014 Draft:

Mock Draft Round Up: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/mock-draft-round-up-12.html

2014 NFL combine: Real winners, losers, surprises of 40-yard dash: http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/24462020/nfl-combine-real-winners-losers-surprises-of-40-yard-dash

Bell: 2014 draft is deep, but its identity is TBD: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2014/03/01/2014-nfl-draft-legacy-johnny-manziel-jadeveon-clowney/5928625/

Miscellaneous:

NFL roundup: Ex-Lion Titus Young agrees to plead guilty: http://www.freep.com/article/20140301/SPORTS01/303010080/NFL-roundup-Ex-Lion-Titus-Young-agrees-plead-guilty