Morning Lions Links for Monday 6-8-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Sunday Mailbag: Will Ameer Abdullah flourish with Detroit?:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17474/lions-sunday-mailbag-will-ameer-abdullah-flourish-with-the-detroit-lions

Local Media:

Lions' Whitehead happy to be on field at any position:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/07/tahir-whitehead-detroit-lions/28645449/

Matthew Stafford going extra mile for Detroit Lions' new offensive line:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_59.html

Detroit Lions' Cornelius Lucas spent offseason working on being more consistent at right tackle:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_cornelius_lucas_2.html

Lions scouting report: Casey Pierce:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/7/8719953/lions-scouting-report-casey-pierce

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 6-7-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Saturday Mailbag: What are the top Detroit Lions camp battles?:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17472/lions-saturday-mailbag-what-are-the-top-detroit-lions-camp-battles

Local Media:

Lions veteran Ramirez sees advantage in O-line's youth:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/06/detroit-lions-offensive-line/28600677/

Detroit Lions' Darius Slay: Good is no longer acceptable for me:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_darius_slay_good.html

After frustrating rookie campaign, Detroit Lions LB Kyle Van Noy embracing a fresh start in 2015:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_kyle_van_noy_2.html

Detroit Lions: Three things learned from Jim Caldwell this week:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/06/detroit-lions-three-things-learned-from.html

Lions scouting report: Rasheed Williams:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/6/8719951/lions-scouting-report-rasheed-williams

Video:

Local Media:

Diggs on fitting into the defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Diggs-on-fitting-into-the-defense/353b9e8d-8c1f-43f9-a296-bfbf61d7c27c

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 6-6-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Larry Warford: Rookie Laken Tomlinson further along than he was:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17428/larry-warford-believes-laken-tomlinson-is-further-along-as-a-rookie-than-he-was

Jim Caldwell says former Raiders owner Al Davis helped him early on:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17485/jim-caldwell-says-former-oakland-raiders-owner-al-davis-helped-him-early-in-his-career

NFL to send court reporter to ex-Lions' OL Rodney Austin's trial:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17493/the-nfl-to-send-a-court-reporter-to-former-detroit-lions-ol-rodney-austins-trial

NFL Coaching Power Rankings: It is Belichick and everyone else (17. Jim Caldwell, Detroit Lions: With the Lions finishing 11-5 last season, Caldwell proved he didn't need to play with Peyton Manning to flourish as an NFL head coach.):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-coaching-power-rankings-bill-belichick-mike-mccarthy-marvin-lewis-pete-carroll-060515

Local Media:

Young offensive line showing extreme athleticism:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Young-offensive-line-showing-extreme-athleticism/09541147-8d1d-4ec5-8016-fbf73df67aba

O'HARA: Moore's attitude helps him stand out in practice:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Moores-attitude-helps-him-stand-out-in-practice/6b54d727-8501-40bf-bfa4-0630557ab7c1

Detroit Lions CB Slay: 'I'm gonna be great' this year:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/05/detroit-lions-darius-slay-charity-softball/28580323/

Lions' Prater thinks NFL will remove kicking altogether:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/05/detroit-lions-matt-prater/28547573/

Lions' Ebron 24th in re-ranking of 2014 draft class:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/05/detroit-lions-eric-ebron/28563335/

Ramirez trade had Whitehead thinking move:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/05/whitehead-house-ramirez-move/28551125/

Lions' Van Noy gets new number, fresh start:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/05/lions-van-noy-gets-new-number-fresh-start/28583799/

Tomlinson's smarts stand out early in Lions career:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/06/tomlinsons-smarts-stand-early-lions-career/28588385/

Free agent Palmer exploring his options:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/05/free-agent-palmer-exploring-options/28585249/

Source: C.J. Mosley negotiating with Detroit Lions; disputes smoke detector story:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/source_cj_mosley_could_return.html

Xavier Proctor's work as an injury fill-in led Detroit Lions to move him to offensive tackle:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/source_cj_mosley_could_return.html

Detroit Lions' Ezekiel Ansah gunning to become top defensive end in NFL:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_ezekiel_ansah_gu.html

Detroit Lions: Ten things learned from OTAs so far:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/06/detroit-lions-ten-things-learned-from.html

THREE AND OUT: Caldwell pays it forward by opening practice to coaches:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/three-and-out-caldwell-pays-it-forward-by-opening-practice-to-coaches-060515

Stafford bonds with Detroit Lions OL, takes blockers to ball game:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/qb-matthew-stafford-bonds-with-detroit-lions-ol-takes-blockers-to-ballgame-060515

Lions notes: Recapping Week 2 of OTAs:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/5/8729863/lions-notes-week-2-otas

Jim Caldwell's comments from Thursday:  http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/5/8729469/lions-otas-jim-caldwell-quotes

Video:

Local Media:

Stafford on new challenges in 2015:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-new-challenges-in-2015/6142883a-c638-4512-a37d-0c8468a5b41f

Moore on having an advantage in the offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Moore-on-having-an-advantage-in-the-offense/1b5ff5f9-42ac-4978-8791-2fee6b771058

Whitehead on special teams:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Whitehead-on-special-teams/1e01770d-a6a5-4552-8aec-b9bef679d42e

1 on 1 with Ameer Abdullah:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Ameer-Abdullah-/6e30d618-7642-44fa-b42f-33c8a50640af

Audio:

Stephen Tulloch on Sirius NFL Radio: 06/03/15:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Stephen-Tulloch-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio-060315/63fce36c-4a44-4a32-9fef-e1475d9b7eb8

Morning Lions Links for Friday 6-5-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford taking even more of a leadership role:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17461/matthew-stafford-taking-even-more-of-a-leadership-role-with-detroit-lions

10 things you need to know from Thursday's OTAs (7. Rookie running back Ameer Abdullah has an opportunity to impress Lions coaches with Joique Bell sidelined. Bell is still recovering from offseason surgeries to his Achilles and knee.):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000495732/article/jimmy-garoppolo-struggles-in-patriots-practice

Key to the franchise: The NFC's most influential figures, team-by-team (Detroit Lions - Haloti Ngata, defensive lineman: The Lions lifeblood was its defensive line, anchored by Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley, but both departed as free agents. The Lions swung a huge trade at the start of the league year to land Ngata, who knows key members of this staff well from time together in Baltimore. It will be an adjustment for him, but a contract extension before the season is hardly out of the question and if he can play like he did when healthy last season, Detroit's defense might not suffer much of a drop-off.):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/25204995/key-to-the-franchise-the-nfcs-most-influential-figures-team-by-team

Local Media:

Ansah: 'I’m just trying to be the greatest at my position':  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ansah-I%E2%80%99m-just-trying-to-be-the-greatest-at-my-position/5f5fd277-6200-4147-8de1-b7b431dde702

TIM AND MIKE: Talking Adrian Peterson's return:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Talking-Adrian-Petersons-return/36457248-92ec-400a-b579-ff749fda4083

Brad Keselowski visits practice, offers Golden Tate a car:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Brad-Keselowski-visits-practice-offers-Golden-Tate-a-car/e36203c7-bd4a-45b2-a6b3-03ae7ce624a0
 
Caldwell opens practice for visiting coaches:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Caldwell-opens-practice-for-visiting-coaches/85243824-5f6a-4384-87e3-23e085971177

Sharp: More pressure on Lions' Lombardi than Caldwell:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/06/04/joe-lombardi-detroit-lions/28511783/

Jamie: Five Lions who may be poised for breakout season:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/04/detroit-lions-breakout-players-jamie-samuelsen/28457499/

Niyo: Lions' Stafford looking more like himself:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2015/06/04/niyo-lions-stafford-looking-like/28517277/

'Odd deal': Lions' Slay has minor injuries to hands:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/04/odd-deal-lions-slay-has-minor-injuries-to-hands/28484229/

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford doesn't have a pressure preference for his footballs:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_58.html

Detroit Lions' Jeremy Ross won't give up return job without a fight:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_jeremy_ross_1.html

Ask Kyle: On job battles at receiver and cornerback, and interviewing Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/ask_kyle_detroit_lions_18.html

Detroit Lions move Xavier Proctor from defensive tackle to offensive tackle:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_move_xavier_proc.html

Stafford Says Youth Of Offensive Line Could Be Biggest Challenge For Him This Season:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/06/04/stafford-says-youth-of-offensive-line-could-be-biggest-challenge-for-him-this-season/

Lions notes: Larry Warford, Laken Tomlinson, more:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/4/8725843/lions-notes-larry-warford-laken-tomlinson

Caldwell explains Xavier Proctor's position change:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/4/8730899/xavier-proctor-position-change-jim-caldwell

OTA Notes:

NOTEBOOK: Ross not sweating what he can't control:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Ross-not-sweating-what-he-cant-control/8a53c41a-2f1e-4cd2-b401-c23efff38da3

Megatron, Ebron and more observations from Lions OTAs:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/04/detroit-lions-ota-notes/28493641/

Notes: Lions switch Xavier Proctor to offensive line:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/04/detroit-lions-xavier-proctor/28479489/

11 quick observations from Detroit Lions OTAs, including more second-team reps for Kellen Moore:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/11_quick_observations_from_det.html

Calvin Johnson, Haloti Ngata no-shows at Detroit Lions OTAs; Darius Slay sits with bruised hands:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/calvin_johnson_haloti_ngata_no.html

Detroit Lions notes: Fire, discipline and self-inflicted bruises:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150604/detroit-lions-notes-fire-discipline-and-self-inflicted-bruises

Detroit Lions: Darius Slay's odd injury and 9 more quick hits from today's OTAs:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/06/detroit-lions-darius-slays-odd-injury.html

Laken Tomlinson earns first-team reps, other OTA observations:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17457/laken-tomlinson-earns-first-team-reps-other-ota-observations

Five things to watch during Thursday's Detroit Lions OTA, including DeAndre Levy:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17425/five-things-to-watch-during-thursdays-detroit-lions-ota-including-deandre-levy

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Raiders adding journeyman wide receiver Kris Durham:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/04/raiders-adding-journeyman-wide-receiver-kris-durham/

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on completing week two of OTAs:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-completing-week-two-of-OTAs/734f5467-cdf7-40b5-8e7e-90e1c7a5051c

Ansah on his third offseason:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ansah-on-his-third-offseason/d5d5cbe5-ffcc-40e8-a044-311b51d8138f

Ross on mental preparation:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ross-on-mental-preparation/d625df1a-9b62-4e0a-ae2e-99e6da0b2449

Proctor on switching from DT to OT:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Proctor-on-switching-from-DT-to-OT/36e050d8-0dbe-48e9-9f6c-62127bb76493

What to make of the Lions' return game? Plus more:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/04/28484571/

Matthew Stafford on Lions' O-line:   http://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/04/28487849/

Video: Our biggest surprises at Detroit Lions OTAs:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/06/video_our_biggest_surprises_at.html

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 6-4-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Kellen Moore, Ameer Abdullah among players to watch during Lions' second OTA:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17408/kellen-moore-ameer-abdullah-among-players-to-watch-during-detroit-lions-second-ota

Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell returns to school, preaches education:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17404/detroit-lions-rb-joique-bell-is-back-in-school-and-trying-to-preach-education-to-kids

Four Detroit Lions, led by Calvin Johnson, make the latest ESPN Top 100 dynasty picks:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17416/four-detroit-lions-led-by-calvin-johnson-make-the-latest-espn-top-100-dynasty-picks

Triplets rankings: Who's No. 1? No. 32? (8. Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford, Joique Bell& Calvin Johnson - Previous rank: No. 9 - Megatron might be more machine than man. Same goes for the rocket right arm of Stafford. A dynamic duo, to be sure. Why, you may then wonder, aren't they an even more dynamic duo on a weekly basis? Based on the adds made via free agency and the draft, the Lions' brain trust must think it's been owed to a shoddy offensive line. Now presumably improved up front, look for both Bell and the passing game to benefit.):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000495502/article/steelers-packers-seahawks-possess-top-triplets-for-2015-season

100 most anticipated 2015 NFL player performances (70. Ezekiel Ansah, DE, Lions: Ansah was easy to miss on the same line as Ndamukong Suh for the No. 2 defense. With Suh in Miami, Ansah should earn more attentions for his exploits – if he can keep them up. 23. Calvin Johnson, WR, Lions: Megatron is peerless in physical makeup among wide receivers, but some of his competition caught up to him in production. But when fully healthy, few players can alter a single play the way Johnson can.):   http://sportswire.usatoday.com/2015/06/02/the-nfl-100-most-anticipated-player-performances-of-2015/

100 NFL predictions, 100 days from kickoff (Here are 3 predictions - Ndamukong Suh will make the Dolphins last year’s Lions.   No Ndamukong Suh will make the Lions last year’s Dolphins.  Matthew Stafford will endure another regressing season.):   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-06-02/nfl-2015-predictions-100-days-season-projection-opening-game-week-countdown-patriots-steelers-super-bowl

Instant Impact: NFC North:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/instant-impact-nfc-north/

Local Media:

Lions feel good about their depth in secondary:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-feel-good-about-their-depth-in-secondary/ae3598cf-315d-4f7e-b0a4-394b0f2d97e1

Laken Tomlinson focusing on learning playbook:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Laken-Tomlinson-focusing-on-learning-playbook/0c5729d2-971b-4052-a955-5838a2c60f56

Lewand: Lions have 'potential to improve in a lot of areas' this year:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/03/tom-lewand-lions/28420401/

Peacock thinks he can help Lions: 'I can do anything':  http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/03/peacock-thinks-he-can-help-lions-i-can-do-anything/28413049/

Lions' over/under on wins is eight:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/03/lions-overunder-on-wins-is-eight/28429413/

Detroit Lions' Larry Warford on 2014: 'I was trying so many new things out that I lost my core values':   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/after_trying_to_change_his_gam.html

Detroit Lions cut WR Erik Lora to make room for re-signing of RB Rasheed Williams:  www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_cut_wr_erik_lora.html

Detroit Lions Rashean Mathis won’t put limit on NFL career:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150603/detroit-lions-rashean-mathis-wont-put-limit-on-nfl-career

Lions notes: Rashean Mathis, Ryan Broyles, more:  http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/3/8701617/lions-notes-rashean-mathis-ryan-broyles

Video:

Local Media:

AskALion: Laken Tomlinson:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/AskALion-Laken-Tomlinson/b090d26e-befe-4082-b1bd-292fbebb89c6

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 6-3-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Cornelius Lucas finally settling in at right tackle for Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17400/cornelius-lucas-finally-settling-in-at-right-tackle-for-the-detroit-lions

Prisco's top 100 (77. Haloti Ngata, DT, Detroit Lions: He isn't the player he used to be, but he is still an effective force inside. The Ravens would have loved to keep him, but he was too pricey. The Lions have to be thrilled.   62. DeAndre Levy, OLB, Detroit Lions: He is an all-purpose linebacker in their defense who has the speed to chase down plays and excel in coverage. He can also blitz and attack the quarterback. Speed is the key to his game.  49. Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit Lions: He turns 30 this September and he missed three games last season for injury. He still caught 71 passes in the new offense, and averaged an impressive 15.2 per catch, but that's his lowest since 2010.):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/feature/25202661/priscos-top-100

Finding the Fits: Lions hope Wright a Fair(ley) improvement at DT:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25202576/finding-the-fits-lions-hope-wright-a-fairley-improvement-at-dt

For Sale: Intrepid Lions fan actually got Barry Sanders to autograph Silverdome urinal:  http://www.foxsports.com/buzzer/story/detroit-lions-barry-sanders-urinal-auction-pontiac-silverdome-060215

2015 Depth Charts Update: Detroit Lions:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/06/02/2015-depth-charts-update-detroit-lions/

Local Media:

Tate: Offense showing 'night and day' improvement:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tate-Offense-showing-night-and-day-improvement-/d797adcf-86b2-4485-a05a-9fc011f539e2

Retirement not on Mathis' mind as he prepares for 2015 season:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Retirement-not-on-Mathis-mind-as-he-prepares-for-2015-season/7f3120f2-76d5-4609-b513-ade27b7f61ea

O'HARA: How Adrian Peterson's return affects the NFC North:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Retirement-not-on-Mathis-mind-as-he-prepares-for-2015-season/7f3120f2-76d5-4609-b513-ade27b7f61ea

Lions re-sign running back Rasheed Williams: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/02/alfred-williams-lions/28368597/

Most anticipated Lions this year? Calvin & Ziggy:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/02/detroit-lions-anticipated-players/28345543/

Lions teammates impressed with rookie Laken Tomlinson's brain:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/02/detroit-lions-impressed-laken-tomlinson/28390541/

Lions' Mathis shifts outlook away from sunset of career:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/01/rashean-mathis-detroit-lions/28313293/

Career year 'not good enough' for Lions' Golden Tate:  http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/02/career-year-good-enough-lions-golden-tate/28356945/
 
Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron on 'bust' label: Your opinions don't mean anything to me:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_eric_ebron_on_bu.html

Detroit Lions Golden Tate: Offense has taken big steps from a year ago:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150602/detroit-lions-golden-tate-offense-has-taken-big-steps-from-a-year-ago

Lions' Ebron has a lot to prove after shaky rookie season:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-ebron-has-a-lot-to-prove-after-shaky-rookie-season-060215

Lions notes: Ameer Abdullah, Golden Tate, more:  http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/2/8701379/lions-notes-ameer-abdullah-golden-tate

Lions scouting report: Jarred Haggins:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/2/8679875/lions-scouting-report-jarred-haggins

Video:

Local Media:

Tate on year two in offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-year-two-in-offense/1c4e07fc-5933-459d-ba8b-c1dcb1231611

Mathis on refocusing his mentality:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mathis-on-refocusing-his-mentality-/91ba4999-5cb9-409f-8ad2-2f7aad5ec4ed

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 6-2-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Ryan Broyles on being healthy for the first time in his Detroit Lions career:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17376/ryan-broyles-explains-what-it-is-like-to-be-healthy-for-the-first-time-in-his-detroit-lions-career

Rest provides Lions RB Joique Bell a different vantage point to learn from:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17372/rest-provides-detroit-lions-running-back-joique-bell-a-different-vantage-point-to-learn-from

All-Underrated Team (Levy made the team. Outside linebacker: DeAndre Levy, Detroit Lions - Maybe playing behind Ndamukong Suh doesn't earn you much respect ... otherwise, there's no explanation as to why Levy didn't receive Pro Bowl honors, much less All-Pro recognition, for his standout play in Detroit last season. Oh well, he only finished with 151 tackles, second-most in the NFL. This after amassing 119 with six interceptions in 2013. "Such a fine player, he is." -- Football Yoda):   http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000494992/allunderrated-team

2015 NFL season over/under win total picks for NFC: Vikings a surprise team:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25201331/nfl-season-overunder-win-total-picks-for-nfc-vikings-a-surprise-team

Local Media:

Bill Bentley upbeat about his recovery, status in 2015:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Bill-Bentley-upbeat-about-his-recovery-status-in-2015/718df7c7-e401-4385-adeb-b52123b6baaf

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: The youth movement:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-The-youth-movement/3ef0e648-ac47-4ca6-a524-7934e126ae2a

Lions' Mathis links post-career plans to pro golf:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/01/reshean-mathis-loves-golf/28322979/

Lions' Golden Tate: 'I just want to be better':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/01/golden-tate-detroit-lions/28317595/

Detroit Lions OG Laken Tomlinson's intelligence proving to be valuable asset in early OTA practices:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_laken_tomlinson.html

Stephen Tulloch: Detroit Lions defense will be 'damn good' despite losses:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/stephen_tulloch_detroit_lions_1.html

Lions scouting report: Vernon Johnson:  http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/1/8638087/lions-scouting-report-vernon-johnson

Power Rankings:

Peter King's offseason power rankings (17. Detroit (11-5). I don’t trust that the Lions have done enough to bolter a defense made thin by the loss of its best position group, defensive tackle.):  http://mmqb.si.com/2015/06/01/nfl-power-rankings-peter-king-daughter-wedding/5/