Morning Lions Links for Sunday 5-25-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Mailbag: Personnel questions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8144/lions-mailbag-personnel-questions-everywhere

Second year spotlight: NFC North: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Second-year-spotlight-NFC-North.html

Reggie Bush: The Chicago Bears have gotten better: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000353203/article/reggie-bush-the-chicago-bears-have-gotten-better

Eckel: Six NFL teams who may have reversed their fortunes (One of those teams is the Lions. He thinks Caldwell is a major upgrade over Schwartz.): http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2014/05/eckel_six_nfl_teams_who_may_ha.html

Local Media:

Week In Review: OTAs In Full Swing: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/WEEK-IN-REVIEW-OTAs-in-full-swing/5f4d5f9d-24d4-4c2d-8c0e-8a2590eefdf9

New Lions LB Kyle Van Noy projected as starter, but Ashlee Palmer won't just step aside: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140524/SPORTS0101/305240053/0/sports0101/New-Lions-LB-Kyle-Van-Noy-projected-starter-Ashlee-Palmer-won-t-just-step-aside

Lions rookie Ebron already building rapport with fellow TE Pettigrew: http://www.freep.com/article/20140525/SPORTS01/305250107/detroit-lions-eric-ebron-brandon-pettigrew

Detroit Lions rookie Eric Ebron proudly identifies as a tight end, not a wide receiver: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_rookie_eric_ebro.html

Caraun Reid scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/24/5735570/lions-draft-picks-2014-caraun-reid-scouting-report

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 5-24-13

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions setting up for an aggressive defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8140/lions-setting-up-for-an-aggressive-defense

Morning Roar: Bush and the Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8136/morning-roar-bush-and-the-lions

Top 10 veteran vs. rookie competitions for starting jobs (One of the competitions mentioned is Pettigrew vs Ebron): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-05-22/nfl-2014-top-10-starting-competitions-hoyer-manziel-locker-dalton/slide/7

Local Media:

10 Questions With Twentyman: What Concerns Do The Lions Still Have?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-WITH-TWENTYMAN-What-concerns-do-the-Lions-still-have/e0defcde-c324-4034-a385-d7f5920fd7ec

Kyle Van Noy Blog: 'i'm Going To Learn A Lot': http://www.detroitlions.com/news/kyle-van-noy/article-1/Kyle-Van-Noy-Blog-Im-going-to-learn-a-lot/c0ae5f1d-6cf1-4bb8-9595-2769a786eade

Lions' Williams gaining weight to switch from TE to OT: http://www.freep.com/article/20140524/SPORTS01/305240026/michael-williams-detroit-lions

Transcript of chat with Lions writer Dave Birkett: http://live.freep.com/Event/Chat_with_Lions_writer_Dave_Birkett_28

Lions running back Mikel Leshoure is set for fresh start: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140523/SPORTS0101/305230120/Lions-running-back-Mikel-Leshoure-set-fresh-start

Detroit Lions WR Ryan Broyles on his way to full strength, 'not scared' of competition in slot: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_ryan_broyles_on.html

LaAdrian Waddle's mindset unchanged after Detroit Lions pass on drafting Taylor Lewan: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/laadrian_waddle_didnt_breathe.html

Detroit Lions' Michael Williams sees brighter future at OT as NFL moves away from blocking TEs: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_michael_williams.html

Detroit Lions CB Cassius Vaughn impresses early: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/05/detroit-lions-cb-cassius-vaughn.html

Lions’ Golden Tate hits home run in batting practice with Tigers: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140523/lions-golden-tate-hits-home-run-in-batting-practice-with-tigers

Drafting Ebron made Fauria the odd-man out: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/drafting-ebron-made-fauria-the-odd-man-out-052214

Larry Webster scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/23/5735568/lions-draft-picks-2014-larry-webster-scouting-report

Morning Lions Links for Friday 5-23-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions offseason wrap-up: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8022/lions-offseason-wrap-up

Contract details on Nevin Lawson, TJ Jones: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8104/contract-details-on-nevin-lawson-tj-jones

The heat is on: Guys who must perform in 2014 (one of the players discussed is Stafford): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000352823/article/robert-griffin-iii-sam-bradford-among-guys-who-must-deliver

Joseph Fauria knows chances will be harder to come by: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/22/joseph-fauria-knows-chances-will-be-harder-to-come-by/

Secret Superstars 2014: Lions (Tulloch is picked for the Lions): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/05/22/secret-superstars-2014-detroit-lions/

Local Media:

Twentyman: Lions Sign Third-round Pick Travis Swanson: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-sign-third-round-pick-Travis-Swanson/9f0a5d7d-1187-411b-801d-c1b4a05a1cc7

Fauria Continues His Quest For A Bigger Role: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Fauria-continues-his-quest-for-a-bigger-role/caaa29e8-5f55-42d5-b336-c41aba9caed5

Reggie Bush A Proven Commodity In New Offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Reggie-Bush-a-proven-commodity-in-new-offense/a35a45ef-0ea5-4b0d-bce1-afe4776ee5de

Swanson becomes sixth Lions draft pick to sign: http://www.freep.com/article/20140522/SPORTS01/305220239/detroit-lions-travis-swanson

Lions show faith in their tackles: http://www.freep.com/article/20140522/SPORTS01/305220230/detroit-lions-laadrian-waddle

Lions' Caldwell taking players out to dinner to get to know them: http://www.freep.com/article/20140522/SPORTS01/305220187/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell

Ticker: Lions' Ebron is a rookie, but he knows the ropes: http://www.freep.com/article/20140523/SPORTS18/305230041/Ticker-Lions-Ebron-rookie-he-knows-ropes

Brandon Pettigrew excited Lions drafted another tight end in Eric Ebron: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140522/SPORTS0101/305220114/0/sports0101/Brandon-Pettigrew-excited-Lions-drafted-another-tight-end-Eric-Ebron

Travis Swanson, Detroit Lions' third-round pick, officially signs rookie contract: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/travis_swanson_detroit_lions_t.html

Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh focused on consistent offseason approach, not criticism: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_ndamukong_suh.html

Detroit Lions could look to pick up their offensive pace in 2014: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_will_look_to_pic.html

Las Vegas showing Detroit Lions early love, favoring team in 10 games: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/las_vegas_showing_detroit_lion.html

Detroit Lions TE Joe Fauria up for the challenge: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140522/detroit-lions-te-joe-fauria-up-for-the-challenge

Detroit Lions Jim Caldwell says fans not shy about giving advice: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/05/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-says-fans.html

Nevin Lawson scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/22/5718028/lions-draft-picks-2014-nevin-lawson-scouting-report

Lions OTA Articles:

National Media:

The importance of OTAs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-importance-of-OTAs.html

Local Media:

Jim Caldwell puts a twist on Detroit Lions' receiver drills: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/jim_caldwell_puts_a_twist_on_r.html

Cornerback Cassius Vaughn shines during Detroit Lions OTAs, helps defense 'get crunk': http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/cornerback_cassius_vaughn_deli.html

Lions notes: Recapping Wednesday's OTA practice: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/22/5738492/lions-notes-ota-practice

Video:

National Media:

Eric Ebron visits PFT on NBCSN: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/22/eric-ebron-visits-pft-on-nbcsn/

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 5-22-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Could Suh's statement be good for Detroit?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8084/could-suhs-statement-be-good-for-detroit

Morning Roar: A way Caldwell will bond: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8045/morning-roar-a-way-caldwell-will-bond

Coach, teammate defend Suh for his no-shows: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/21/coach-teammates-defend-suh-for-his-no-shows/

Eight NFL quarterbacks at career crossroads (Stafford is one of the eight QBs): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-05-21/nfl-quarterbacks-career-crossroads-eli-manning-griffin-dalton-stafford/slide/1

SI's NFL Power Rankings: Post-draft edition (Lions ranked 18): http://nfl.si.com/2014/05/21/nfl-power-rankings-post-2014-nfl-draft/2/

Reggie Bush: Leadership was an issue for Lions: http://larrybrownsports.com/football/reggie-bush-leadership-detroit-lions/230116

Catching Up With Lions WR Golden Tate: http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/men-action/201405/golden-tate-nfl-seattle-seahawks-detroit-lions-football

Colonials OT tries to impress Detroit: http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/rmu/2014/05/22/Colonials-OT-tries-to-impress-Detroit/stories/201405220181

Local Media:

O'hara: Suh's Puzzling Draft Comment Overshadows All: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Suhs-puzzling-draft-comment-overshadows-all/4a51b804-663c-4673-804c-9f1eec4c7f68

Theo Riddick Welcomes Golden Tate, Tj Jones To Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Theo-Riddick-welcomes-Golden-Tate-TJ-Jones-to-Lions/90473f1d-a760-4329-9daf-39bcd8aedf36

Darius Slay, Lions Embracing New Defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Darius-Slay-Lions-embracing-new-defense-/9384e4e9-29d4-43c4-80fb-d6bc762c52a1

Lions' Jason Jones almost back from knee surgery: 'I feel good': http://www.freep.com/article/20140521/SPORTS01/305210108/detroit-lions-jason-jones

Suh: I could've gone elsewhere in draft but chose to be a Lion: http://www.freep.com/article/20140521/SPORTS01/305210169/ndamukong-suh-detroit-lions

Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron's Twitter war with Calvin Pryor just friendly smack talk: http://www.freep.com/article/20140521/SPORTS01/305210219/detroit-lions-eric-ebron-calvin-pryor

Lions TE Fauria eager to fight for his position versus No. 10 draftee Ebron: http://www.freep.com/article/20140522/SPORTS01/305220146/Lions-TE-Fauria-eager-fight-his-position-versus-No-10-draftee-Ebron

Lions' Bush: New offensive scheme like one Saints used: http://www.freep.com/article/20140522/SPORTS01/305220154/Lions-Bush-New-offensive-scheme-like-one-Saints-used

Lions coach Jim Caldwell's comments following Wednesday's workout: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140521/SPORTS0101/305210108/Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-s-comments-following-Wednesday-s-workout

Ndamukong Suh remains Lions' befuddling behemoth: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140522/SPORTS0101/305230002/Ndamukong-Suh-remains-Lions-befuddling-behemoth

Lions' Joseph Fauria undaunted despite arrival of first-rounder Eric Ebron: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140521/SPORTS0101/305210103/Lions-Joseph-Fauria-undaunted-despite-arrival-first-rounder-Eric-Ebron

Joseph Fauria understands Detroit Lions' selection of Eric Ebron, but wants to play too: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/joseph_fauria_detroit_lions_1.html

Ndamukong Suh says he could have opted to not be drafted by Detroit Lions http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/ndamukong_suh_says_he_could_ha.html

Jim Caldwell: Ndamukong Suh 'didn't do anything wrong,' doesn't owe teammates explanation: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/jim_caldwell_ndamukong_suh_did.html

Darius Slay: Detroit Lions' cornerbacks could play exclusively in press coverage: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/darius_slay_detroit_lions_corn.html

Detroit Lions moving Michael Williams to offensive tackle: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_moving_michael_w.html

Detroit Lions RB Reggie Bush's take on Ndamukong Suh: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/05/detroit-lions-rb-reggie-bushs-take-on.html

Season Looks Bleaker For Lions As Soon As Suh Opens His Mouth: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/05/21/season-looks-bleaker-for-lions-as-soon-as-suh-opens-his-mouth-opinion/

Lions OTA Notes and Observations:

National Media:

Some thoughts from Lions' OTA practice: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8067/some-thoughts-from-the-lions-ota-practice

Bell not concerned about nagging injury: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8089/bell-not-concerned-about-nagging-injury

Local Media:

Notebook: Lions Convert Michael Williams To Tackle: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-convert-Michael-Williams-to-tackle/a28e415b-8926-40a5-b30c-46fbcc98b5ec

Tim And Mike: Talking OTAs: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Talking-OTAs/1ed8d8bd-b243-403f-a9e7-bbf61d6071f3

Lions practice up-tempo, diverse attack: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140522/SPORTS0101/305220036/Lions-practice-up-tempo-diverse-attack

Lions' Tate misses OTAs today, joins Seahawks for White House visit: http://www.freep.com/article/20140521/SPORTS01/305210205/detroit-lions-golden-tate-barack-obama

Detroit Lions OTA notes and observations: Defense dominates first full practice open to media: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_ota_notes_and_ob.html

3 absent (including Golden Tate), 5 sit out Detroit Lions' OTA practice: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/3_absent_including_golden_tate.html

Detroit Lions notes: Reggie Bush says offense ‘exactly’ like Saints: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140521/detroit-lions-notes-reggie-bush-says-offense-exactly-like-saints

Jim Caldwell's comments from Wednesday's Lions OTA: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/21/5739174/lions-otas-jim-caldwell-quotes

Lions notes: Nick Fairley, Levy beard update, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/21/5735318/lions-notes-nick-fairley-deandre-levy-beard

Video:

National Media:

NFL Nation Buzz: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7850/nfl-nation-buzz-detroit-lions-28

Rapoport: Suh's agent spoke with Lions before draft: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000352740/Rapoport-Suh-s-agent-spoke-with-Lions-before-draft#

Local Media:

Ndamukong Suh on participating in OTAs: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ndamukong-Suh-on-participating-in-OTAs/b9a592a7-7770-4bdb-9b6a-a30e0b8eabd1

Teammates talk Ndamukong Suh's arrival: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Teammates-talk-Ndamukong-Suhs-arrival/fd63dfef-06e7-4189-9bf2-478f7f7961c6

Reggie Bush on Lions offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Reggie-Bush-on-Lions-offense/13194f7a-6de1-4f5d-aed4-7bde87bdef6e

Tim and Mike on Suh, OTA first impressions: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-on-Suh-OTA-first-impressions/90697b1b-da24-49f7-9d3c-abd9a31b4a60

The good and the bad from Detroit Lions OTAs, including Ndamukong Suh's press conference bombshell: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/05/the_good_and_the_bad_from_detr.html

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 5-21-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

2011 NFL Draft Revisited: Part 1, teams 17-32 (The Fairley pick is ranked 30th and the grade is a D+): http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/24566816/nfl-draft-revisited-part-1-teams-17-32

Jason Jones improving in recovery: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8038/jason-jones-improving-in-recovery-process

As Suh returns, Fairley now out: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8035/as-suh-returns-fairley-now-out

Five interesting topics for Lions' first OTA: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8007/five-interesting-topics-for-detroits-first-ota

Projected 2014 starters: Detroit Lions: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000352290/article/projected-2014-starters-detroit-lions

Ebron: Watkins will win Offensive Rookie of the Year: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000352285/article/ebron-watkins-will-win-offensive-rookie-of-the-year

Eric Ebron: Lions’ offense “should take it to a whole new level”: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/20/eric-ebron-lions-offense-should-take-it-to-a-whole-new-level/

NFL coaches set for first-year success (Caldwell is 5th): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140520/bill-o-brien-houston-texans-nfl-playoffs-2015/

Joseph Hayes: Suh Will Answer The Call: http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20140520/SPORTS/305200029/Joseph-Hayes-Detroit-Tigers-hired-right-manager

Local Media:

Chad Abram's Pro Day Performance Put Him On The Lions' Radar: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Chad-Abrams-pro-day-performance-put-him-on-the-Lions-radar/a2f5babb-7422-40b2-ac04-b242d52976e2

Five Storylines To Follow Heading Into OTAs: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Five-storylines-to-follow-heading-into-OTAs/3ff29b33-e39b-4c65-8218-5d9f6dc20a60

Lions Gab: A deeper look at each stage of an NFL team's offseason workouts: http://www.freep.com/article/20140521/SPORTS01/305210061/detroit-lions-gab-offseason

Caldwell not concerned about Suh; Fairley out with 'medical issue': http://www.freep.com/article/20140520/SPORTS01/305200187/detroit-lions-taste-of-the-lions-jim-caldwell-ndamukong-suh-nick-fairley

Suh back on field with Lions: 'The word is 'intensity' ... I know he's ready': http://www.freep.com/article/20140520/SPORTS01/305200131/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh

Lions' Raiola happy to help his heir apparent, Travis Swanson: http://www.freep.com/article/20140520/SPORTS01/305200083/detroit-lions-travis-swanson

Lions cornerback Darius Slay sees last season as learning experience, is ready to excel: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140520/SPORTS0101/305200116/0/sports0101/Lions-cornerback-Darius-Slay-sees-last-season-learning-experience-ready-excel

Lions' Ndamukong Suh shows up for workouts; Fairley out after surgery: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140520/SPORTS0101/305200104/Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-shows-up-workouts-Fairley-out-after-surgery

Lions' Ndamukong Suh makes Sports Illustrated's most disliked list: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140520/SPORTS0101/305200063/Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-makes-Sports-Illustrated-s-most-disliked-list

Detroit Lions' Nick Fairley misses OTAs after undergoing procedure and other injury notes: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_nick_fairley_mis_1.html

Dominic Raiola understands Detroit Lions fans' criticism of officiating: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_dominic_raiola_u.html

Rookie Detroit Lions receiver TJ Jones could help replace Nate Burleson in slot: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/tj_jones_nate_burleson_detroit.html

Detroit Lions' Dominic Raiola plans to embrace mentoring eventual replacement Travis Swanson: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_dominic_raiola_p.html

5 things to watch as Detroit Lions open first wave of OTAs: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/5_things_to_watch_as_detroit_l.html

Detroit Lions QB James Franklin aims for 53-man roster: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140520/detroit-lions-qb-james-franklin-aims-for-53-man-roster

New Lions Offense Means Fresh Start For Practice Squad WR Corey Fuller: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/05/20/new-lions-offense-means-fresh-start-for-practice-squad-wr-corey-fuller/

  James Franklin is a jack-of-all-trades: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/james-franklin-is-a-jack-of-all-trades-051914

5 questions on Travis Swanson with Arkansas Fight: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/20/5721218/lions-draft-picks-2014-travis-swanson

Lions notes: Reggie Bush, Calvin Johnson, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/20/5728880/lions-notes-reggie-bush-calvin-johnson

U-M study examines Lions' philanthropy: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/university-of-michigan-study-examines-lions-philanthropy

Video:

Local Media:

Video: Detroit Lions reporters discuss Ndamukong Suh rejoining the team for OTAs: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/05/video_detroit_lions_reporters.html

Miscellaneous:

Ex-Lions RB Kevin Smith signs with CFL's Blue Bombers: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140520/SPORTS0101/305200085/Ex-Lions-RB-Kevin-Smith-signs-CFL-s-Blue-Bombers

Former Detroit Lion among ex-players suing NFL over painkillers: http://www.freep.com/article/20140520/SPORTS01/305200145/nfl-painkiller-lawsuit-detroit-lions

Minnesota awarded 2018 Super Bowl: http://msn.foxsports.com/north/story/minnesota-awarded-2018-super-bowl-052014

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 5-20-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Morning Roar: Final rookie camp thoughts: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7960/morning-roar-final-rookie-camp-thoughts

Ebron trying to earn veteran respect: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7964/detroit-lions-eric-ebron-trying-to-earn-veteran-respect-in-otas

Details on Webster, Freese, Reid contracts: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7971/details-on-webster-freese-reid-contracts

Bad draft day could end up good for Lucas: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7977/bad-draft-day-could-end-up-good-for-lucas

Watkins thought he'd be drafted by the Lions or the Buccaneers: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/19/watkins-thought-hed-be-drafted-by-the-lions-or-the-buccaneers/

Detroit Lions' versatile, confident rookie Eric Ebron ready for do-it-all role: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/detroit-lions--versatile--confident-rookie-eric-ebron-ready-for-do-it-all-role-161631150.html

Cumulative Effect: Hitting the QB: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/05/19/cumulative-effect-hitting-the-qb/

Local Media:

O'hara's Monday Countdown: Expectations For The 2014 Draft Class: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-Expectations-for-the-2014-draft-class/b1581997-eeec-49be-85d0-b9491c3de3e8

Franklin Settles On Qb, Looks To Land Job With Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Franklin-settles-on-QB-looks-to-land-job-with-Lions/391b20d2-7e80-4ff0-9145-7bf29a5d3b9f

Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Caldwell just doing his job in publicly backing Suh: http://www.freep.com/article/20140520/SPORTS01/305200029/jamie-samuelsen-blog-detroit-lions-ndmaukong-suh

Raiola can't wait for OTAs, to see Suh: http://www.freep.com/article/20140519/SPORTS01/305190194/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-ndamukong-suh-otas

Lions' Ebron wants to be rookie of the year, but learning offense comes first: http://www.freep.com/article/20140519/SPORTS01/305190086/eric-ebron-detroit-lions

Jason Hanson gives thumbs up to Lions' kicking heir apparent Nate Freese: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140520/SPORTS0101/305200015/Jason-Hanson-gives-thumbs-up-Lions-kicking-heir-apparent-Nate-Freese

Lions can't give up on Suh, no matter the headache: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140519/SPORTS0101/305190017/Lions-can-t-give-up-Suh-no-matter-headache

Lions WR Fuller hopes to make the team, face his brother: http://www.freep.com/article/20140519/SPORTS01/305190147/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-fuller

Lions rookie QB James Franklin prefers passing to running: http://www.freep.com/article/20140519/SPORTS01/305190037/Lions-dual-threat-rookie-QB-James-Franklin-prefers-passing-to-running

Snubbed in draft, Lions' Cornelius Lucas has 'boulder' on his shoulder: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140518/SPORTS0101/305180043/Snubbed-draft-Lions-Cornelius-Lucas-has-boulder-his-shoulder

Detroit Lions sign tryout DT Gregory Hickman, release Corvey Irvin: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_sign_tryout_dt_g.html

Healthy diet helps Detroit Lions WR Corey Fuller put on good weight, drop 12 pounds: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_wr_corey_fuller.html

Detroit Lions, rookie TE Eric Ebron not concerned about dropped passes: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_rookie_te_eric_e.html

Detroit Lions rookie Nate Freese will challenge Sam Martin for kickoff duties: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_rookie_nate_free.html

Dual-threat QB James Franklin makes bid for spot with Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/qb_james_franklin_detroit_lion.html

Detroit Lions QB James Franklin reaches out to former Missouri teammate Michael Sam: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_qb_james_frankli.html

Detroit Lions' Dominic Raiola confirms Ndamukong Suh will join team for OTAs, will look like Adonis: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_dominic_raiola_c_3.html

Ndamukong Suh many things, but great leader for Detroit Lions not one of them, Pat Caputo says: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140519/ndamukong-suh-many-things-but-great-leader-for-detroit-lions-not-one-of-them-pat-caputo-says

Detroit Lions' Dominic Raiola expects Ndamukong Suh back, welcomes rookie center: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140519/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-expects-ndamukong-suh-back-welcomes-rookie-center

Cornelius Lucas Explains Why He Signed With Lions Over Five Or Six Other Teams: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/05/19/cornelius-lucas-explains-why-he-signed-with-lions-over-five-or-six-other-teams/

Lions notes: Wrapping up Detroit's rookie minicamp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/19/5728870/lions-notes-rookie-minicamp-2014

Travis Swanson scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/19/5718026/lions-draft-picks-2014-travis-swanson-scouting-report

Video:

National Media:

PFT Live: Lions talk with Dave Birkett, PFT Planet calls and tweets: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/19/pft-live-lions-talk-with-dave-birkett-pft-planet-calls-and-tweets-2/

Local Media:

Bowlin with Joique Bell: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=10179475

Morning Lions Links for Monday 5-19-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Fuller hoping experience lands him roster spot: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7953/fuller-hoping-experience-lands-him-roster-spot

Franklin learning in first week with Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7948/franklin-learning-in-first-week-with-lions

Jim Caldwell praises Ndamukong Suh: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10950293/ndamukong-suh-great-leadership-ability-detroit-lions-coach-jim-caldwell-says

Reid eager to make an impact on Detroit's DL: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/05/18/reid-eager-to-make-an-impact-on-detroits-dl/9257353/

Local Media:

Notebook: Freese And Hanson; Suh And Ota's And More: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Freese-and-Hanson-Suh-and-OTAs-and-more/7b320563-7e2b-4419-8588-31fbb791e021

Caldwell Testing Rookies In The Meeting Room: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Caldwell-testing-rookies-in-the-meeting-room/7835eaef-a6ff-4a11-b2aa-271c9422da6b

Corey Fuller Has Extra Motivation To Make 53-man Roster: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Corey-Fuller-has-extra-motivation-to-make-53-man-roster/99d26fff-bbf6-43dd-80e5-7a09f4d781a7

Lions coach: Suh, a great leader, will be at OTAs this week: http://www.freep.com/article/20140518/SPORTS01/305180146/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-otas

Lions rookie QB disappointed he wasn't draft, but happy for ex-teammate Michael Sam: http://www.freep.com/article/20140518/SPORTS01/305180150/detroit-lions-james-franklin-michael-sam-missouri

Lions' dual-threat rookie QB Franklin prefers passing to running: http://www.freep.com/article/20140519/SPORTS01/305190037/Lions-dual-threat-rookie-QB-Franklin-prefers-passing-running

Big rookie OT Lucas has 'a great upside,' Lions' Caldwell says: http://www.freep.com/article/20140519/SPORTS01/305190028/Big-rookie-OT-Lucas-has-great-upside-Lions-Caldwell-says

Rookie kicker Freese wants to challenge for Lions' kickoff duties: http://www.freep.com/article/20140519/SPORTS01/305190022/detroit-lions-kickers

For better or worse, Lions' Suh just might stay: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140519/SPORTS0101/305190017/For-better-worse-Lions-Suh-just-might-stay

Chance to face Bear brother is extra motivation for Lions' Corey Fuller: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140518/SPORTS0101/305180031/0/sports0101/Chance-face-Bear-brother-extra-motivation-Lions-Corey-Fuller

Ndamukong Suh expected to attend Detroit Lions' OTAs this week: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/ndamukong_suh_expected_to_atte.html

Detroit Lions LB Kyle Van Noy getting in work as stand-up pass rusher during rookie minicamp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_lb_kyle_van_noy_1.html

Hold off on purchasing Kyle Van Noy's Detroit Lions jersey, No. 95 likely temporary: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/hold_off_on_purchasing_kyle_va.html

Detroit Lions rookie CB Nevin Lawson trying to clean up bad habits: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_rookie_cb_nevin.html

Detroit Lions' early contact helped land UDFA target Cornelius Lucas: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_first_reached_ou.html

Detroit Lions notes - Ndamukong Suh expected for OTAs: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140518/detroit-lions-notes-ndamukong-suh-expected-for-otas

Detroit Lions - Five things learned at rookie mini-camp: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/05/detroit-lions-five-things-learned-at.html

TJ Jones Getting Used To Playing With 'Role Models' Calvin Johnson, Golden Tate: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/05/18/tj-jones-getting-used-to-playing-with-role-models-calvin-johnson-golden-tate/

Caldwell's comments from Day 3 of rookie minicamp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/18/5728886/jim-caldwell-lions-rookie-minicamp-day-3

Kyle Van Noy scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/18/5718024/lions-draft-picks-2014-kyle-van-noy-scouting-report

Video:


Local Media:

Caldwell on wrapping up rookie minicamp: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-wrapping-up-rookie-minicamp/f334b02e-8de8-4106-92cf-22d59a320b70

Travis Swanson on first days as a pro: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Travis-Swanson-on-first-days-as-a-pro/b10af48f-ad49-42a5-b4ee-f4a3364b16b2

Nate Freese on learning from Jason Hanson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Nate-Freese-on-learning-from-Jason-Hanson/45e0807f-1c91-4412-8bc3-6c60b694ca6c

James Franklin on versatile background: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/James-Franklin-on-versatile-background/7d7bb4d3-6a06-408a-b8fe-0b6c8d687bbf

Cornelius Lucas on choosing Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cornelius-Lucas-on-choosing-Lions/59b1d796-2cdd-441f-9139-7903ba89ad19

Fuller on family ties in the NFC North: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Fuller-on-family-ties-in-the-NFC-North/5232d2b2-7f70-416d-b395-940c586f6995

Suh a great leader (?), plus which Lions rookies stood out at minicamp: http://freep.com/videonetwork/3574319168001

Video: Lions' Jim Caldwell on Ndamukong Suh: http://www.detroitnews.com/VideoNetwork/3574353814001/Jim-Caldwell-on-Ndamukong-Suh?

Lions Rookie Camp Wrap 5-18: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=10174593