Lions Articles from Local Media:
Free Press:
Megatron great; his salary shouldn't be: http://www.freep.com/article/20120114/COL08/201140396/Drew-Sharp-Lions-Calvin-Johnson-is-great-his-salary-shouldn-t-be-as-great
Oakland Press:
Lions face tricky situation at RB; not much other drama on offense: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/01/13/sports/doc4f10b516aeae2884940168.txt
Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:
ESPN:
Schefter's 10 spot (#10 is on CJ and his salary): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/10spot-divisional/tim-tebow-phenomenon-gets-eerie--adam-schefter-10-spot
PFT:
FCC considers ending blackout rule: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/13/fcc-considers-ending-the-blackout-rule/
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Friday 1/13/12 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles from Local Media:
Official Lions Website:
As far as roster building goes, Mayhew says this offseason will be the toughest: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/As-far-as-roster-building-goes-Mayhew-says-this-offseason-will-be-the-toughest/bc538c27-54a8-4f45-b137-bbe16a4f8fd6
Mayhew - Suh lacked the splash plays, but I wouldn't trade him for anyone: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/01/13/mayhew-suh-lacked-the-splash-plays-but-i-still-wouldnt-trade-him-for-anyone/
Free Press:
Stafford gets $1 million bonus, pinching the Lions cap even more: http://www.freep.com/article/20120113/SPORTS01/120113016/lions-matthew-stafford-calvin-johnson-contract-free-agent-money
Photo gallery - 15 players the Lions could draft in April: http://www.freep.com/article/20120113/SPORTS01/120113048/1049/sports01?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FreepDetroitLions+%28freep.com+%7C+Detroit+Lions%29
Oakland Press:
Old buddies Fisher and Schwartz to face off in 2012: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/01/old-buddies-fisher-and-schwartz-to-face.html
CBS Local Detroit:
Get a RB in the draft: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/01/13/eric-thomas-get-a-running-back-in-the-draft/
Detroit Examiner:
Detroit Lions Offseason Review - Offense: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/detroit-lions-season-review-offense
Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:
NFL:
Lions exit interview: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d825f3374/article/exit-interview-lions-need-more-bite-on-defense-next-season?module=HP11_content_stream
Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:
Forget the past, Lions fans, this team is for real: http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2012/01/13/sports/doc4f10a0133096c501715843.txt?viewmode=default
Draft Articles:
East-West Shrine Prospect Preview: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/EastWest-Shrine-Prospect-Preview-1821.html
Reiff and Kalil headline draft's OT class: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Reiff-and-Kalil-headline-drafts-offensive-tackle-class.html
Official Lions Website:
As far as roster building goes, Mayhew says this offseason will be the toughest: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/As-far-as-roster-building-goes-Mayhew-says-this-offseason-will-be-the-toughest/bc538c27-54a8-4f45-b137-bbe16a4f8fd6
Mayhew - Suh lacked the splash plays, but I wouldn't trade him for anyone: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/01/13/mayhew-suh-lacked-the-splash-plays-but-i-still-wouldnt-trade-him-for-anyone/
Free Press:
Stafford gets $1 million bonus, pinching the Lions cap even more: http://www.freep.com/article/20120113/SPORTS01/120113016/lions-matthew-stafford-calvin-johnson-contract-free-agent-money
Photo gallery - 15 players the Lions could draft in April: http://www.freep.com/article/20120113/SPORTS01/120113048/1049/sports01?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FreepDetroitLions+%28freep.com+%7C+Detroit+Lions%29
Oakland Press:
Old buddies Fisher and Schwartz to face off in 2012: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/01/old-buddies-fisher-and-schwartz-to-face.html
CBS Local Detroit:
Get a RB in the draft: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/01/13/eric-thomas-get-a-running-back-in-the-draft/
Detroit Examiner:
Detroit Lions Offseason Review - Offense: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/detroit-lions-season-review-offense
Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:
NFL:
Lions exit interview: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d825f3374/article/exit-interview-lions-need-more-bite-on-defense-next-season?module=HP11_content_stream
Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:
Forget the past, Lions fans, this team is for real: http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2012/01/13/sports/doc4f10a0133096c501715843.txt?viewmode=default
Draft Articles:
East-West Shrine Prospect Preview: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/EastWest-Shrine-Prospect-Preview-1821.html
Reiff and Kalil headline draft's OT class: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Reiff-and-Kalil-headline-drafts-offensive-tackle-class.html
Friday 1/13/12 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles from Local Media:
Detroit News:
Lions price of success about to go up: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120113/SPORTS0101/201130329/1126/Lions-price-success-about-go-up
Mayhew needs to get Lions finances straight, starting with CJ: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120113/OPINION03/201130335/1126/SPORTS0101/Martin-Mayhew-needs-get-Lions-finances-straight-starting-Calvin-Johnson
Free Press:
Mayhew sees Lions take a big step: http://www.freep.com/article/20120113/SPORTS01/201130394/Martin-Mayhew-sees-Lions-take-a-big-step-
Oakland Press:
Mayhew will tweak defense, not trash it: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/34344811
Lions notebook - Mayhew will pursue extension with CJ: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/01/13/sports/doc4f0f657a557b0392788673.txt
Draft Articles:
Rang's big board: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/16847783/big-board-bcs-title-game-a-showcase-for-firstround-talent
Detroit News:
Lions price of success about to go up: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120113/SPORTS0101/201130329/1126/Lions-price-success-about-go-up
Mayhew needs to get Lions finances straight, starting with CJ: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120113/OPINION03/201130335/1126/SPORTS0101/Martin-Mayhew-needs-get-Lions-finances-straight-starting-Calvin-Johnson
Free Press:
Mayhew sees Lions take a big step: http://www.freep.com/article/20120113/SPORTS01/201130394/Martin-Mayhew-sees-Lions-take-a-big-step-
Oakland Press:
Mayhew will tweak defense, not trash it: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/34344811
Lions notebook - Mayhew will pursue extension with CJ: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/01/13/sports/doc4f0f657a557b0392788673.txt
Draft Articles:
Rang's big board: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/16847783/big-board-bcs-title-game-a-showcase-for-firstround-talent
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Thursday 1/12/12 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:
Official Lions Website:
Mayhew - Lions are nasty not dirty: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-Lions-are-nasty-not-dirty/efff1176-40d5-42c9-9b4e-1ce311e69de8
Hill would prefer backup role with the Lions to being an unhappy starter elsewhere: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Shaun-Hill-would-prefer-backup-role-with-Lions-to-being-an-unhappy-starter-elsewhere/8e74034c-9116-4c50-b9ae-2b8fd8908c1c
Getting Lions players re-signed is the primary focus of Mayhew this offseason: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Getting-Lions-players-re-signed-is-the-primary-focus-of-GM-Martin-Mayhew-this-offseason/889ad85c-b6ff-4a38-88ed-555455a87b8c
Detroit News:
Lions don't defensive overhaul, Mayhew says: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120112/SPORTS0101/201120475/1126/sports0101/Lions-don-t-need-defensive-overhaul-GM-Martin-Mayhew-says
Lions working on extensions for CJ, Schwartz: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120112/SPORTS0101/201120454/1126/sports0101/Lions-working-extensions-Calvin-Johnson-Jim-Schwartz
Free Press:
Lions re-sign coordinators; Mayhew will now focus on challenge of keeping top players: http://www.freep.com/article/20120112/SPORTS01/120112021/detroit-lions-martin-mayhew
Mayhew was pleased with Suh's season: http://www.freep.com/article/20120112/SPORTS01/120112031/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh
Mayhew very optimistic that Best will return: http://www.freep.com/article/20120112/SPORTS01/120112027/Mayhew-says-it-s-not-up-to-him-to-determine-when-Lions-running-back-Jahvid-Best-will-return
Oakland Press:
Mayhew - Organization needs to work on handshake thing: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/01/mayhew-organization-needs-to-work-on.html
Foxsports Detroit:
Keeping Calvin: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/12/12/Mayhew-on-re-signing-Johnson-Its-workabl/landing_lions.html?blockID=644904&feedID=3867
Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:
PFW:
Lions pass protection solid, especially at season's end: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/01/12/lions-pass-protection-solid-especially-at-seasons
PFF:
CBs - A glance at the 2011 numbers (Wright was thrown towards the second most and also gave up the 6th most yards): http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/01/12/cornerbacks-a-glance-at-the-2011-numbers/
Miscellaneous:
After 15 seasons, Kitna set to retire: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/34344811
Video:
No huddle - Eliminated SB threats (they discuss the Lions in the first part of this video): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d825eb6d3/No-Huddle-Eliminated-Super-Bowl-threats
Official Lions Website:
Mayhew - Lions are nasty not dirty: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-Lions-are-nasty-not-dirty/efff1176-40d5-42c9-9b4e-1ce311e69de8
Hill would prefer backup role with the Lions to being an unhappy starter elsewhere: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Shaun-Hill-would-prefer-backup-role-with-Lions-to-being-an-unhappy-starter-elsewhere/8e74034c-9116-4c50-b9ae-2b8fd8908c1c
Getting Lions players re-signed is the primary focus of Mayhew this offseason: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Getting-Lions-players-re-signed-is-the-primary-focus-of-GM-Martin-Mayhew-this-offseason/889ad85c-b6ff-4a38-88ed-555455a87b8c
Detroit News:
Lions don't defensive overhaul, Mayhew says: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120112/SPORTS0101/201120475/1126/sports0101/Lions-don-t-need-defensive-overhaul-GM-Martin-Mayhew-says
Lions working on extensions for CJ, Schwartz: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120112/SPORTS0101/201120454/1126/sports0101/Lions-working-extensions-Calvin-Johnson-Jim-Schwartz
Free Press:
Lions re-sign coordinators; Mayhew will now focus on challenge of keeping top players: http://www.freep.com/article/20120112/SPORTS01/120112021/detroit-lions-martin-mayhew
Mayhew was pleased with Suh's season: http://www.freep.com/article/20120112/SPORTS01/120112031/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh
Mayhew very optimistic that Best will return: http://www.freep.com/article/20120112/SPORTS01/120112027/Mayhew-says-it-s-not-up-to-him-to-determine-when-Lions-running-back-Jahvid-Best-will-return
Oakland Press:
Mayhew - Organization needs to work on handshake thing: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/01/mayhew-organization-needs-to-work-on.html
Foxsports Detroit:
Keeping Calvin: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/12/12/Mayhew-on-re-signing-Johnson-Its-workabl/landing_lions.html?blockID=644904&feedID=3867
Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:
PFW:
Lions pass protection solid, especially at season's end: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/01/12/lions-pass-protection-solid-especially-at-seasons
PFF:
CBs - A glance at the 2011 numbers (Wright was thrown towards the second most and also gave up the 6th most yards): http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/01/12/cornerbacks-a-glance-at-the-2011-numbers/
Miscellaneous:
After 15 seasons, Kitna set to retire: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/34344811
Video:
No huddle - Eliminated SB threats (they discuss the Lions in the first part of this video): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d825eb6d3/No-Huddle-Eliminated-Super-Bowl-threats
Thursday 1/12/12 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles from Local Media:
Official Lions Website:
CJ to skip pro bowl because of injury: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/01/11/calvin-johnson-to-skip-pro-bowl-because-of-injury/
A healthy Nick Fairley will mean alot to the Lions next season: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/01/11/a-healthy-nick-fairley-will-mean-a-lot-to-the-lions-next-season/
Detroit News:
Lions have hefty free agent shopping list: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120112/SPORTS0101/201120381/1126/sports0101/Lions-hefty-free-agent-shopping-list
Free Press:
Lions NFL draft philosophy unlikely to change: http://www.freep.com/article/20120112/SPORTS01/201120643/Lions-draft-philosophy-unlikely-to-change
Lions GM should be executive of the year: http://www.freep.com/article/20120112/COL08/201120628/Drew-Sharp-Drew-Sharp-Lions-Martin-Mayhew-should-be-NFL-executive-of-the-year
Catch 22 (or 81) - To pay or not to pay Calvin Johnson: http://www.freep.com/article/20120112/SPORTS01/120111066/Catch-22-or-81-To-pay-or-not-to-pay-Calvin-Johnson
Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:
Foxsports:
Lions Team Report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045?q=detroit-lions
Draft Articles:
Ten players with something to prove in the all star game: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/16825218/ten-players-with-something-to-prove-during-allstar-process
Video:
Sound Fx - Lions vs Saints: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d825e9ddc/Sound-FX-Lions-vs-Saints
Official Lions Website:
CJ to skip pro bowl because of injury: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/01/11/calvin-johnson-to-skip-pro-bowl-because-of-injury/
A healthy Nick Fairley will mean alot to the Lions next season: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/01/11/a-healthy-nick-fairley-will-mean-a-lot-to-the-lions-next-season/
Detroit News:
Lions have hefty free agent shopping list: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120112/SPORTS0101/201120381/1126/sports0101/Lions-hefty-free-agent-shopping-list
Free Press:
Lions NFL draft philosophy unlikely to change: http://www.freep.com/article/20120112/SPORTS01/201120643/Lions-draft-philosophy-unlikely-to-change
Lions GM should be executive of the year: http://www.freep.com/article/20120112/COL08/201120628/Drew-Sharp-Drew-Sharp-Lions-Martin-Mayhew-should-be-NFL-executive-of-the-year
Catch 22 (or 81) - To pay or not to pay Calvin Johnson: http://www.freep.com/article/20120112/SPORTS01/120111066/Catch-22-or-81-To-pay-or-not-to-pay-Calvin-Johnson
Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:
Foxsports:
Lions Team Report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045?q=detroit-lions
Draft Articles:
Ten players with something to prove in the all star game: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/16825218/ten-players-with-something-to-prove-during-allstar-process
Video:
Sound Fx - Lions vs Saints: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d825e9ddc/Sound-FX-Lions-vs-Saints
Wednesday 1/11/12 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles from Local Media:
Official Lions Website:
Lions offense could look alot like the Saints offense with a healthy Best and Leshoure: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-offense-could-look-a-lot-like-the-Saints-with-a-healthy-Best-and-Leshoure/929328f4-123b-4a6f-a81f-e39c2c1bdbbe
Mel Kiper adjust Lions' 2011 draft grade from A- to a B: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/01/11/mel-kiper-adjusts-lions-2011-draft-grade-from-a-to-b/
Oakland Press:
Schwartz, Johnson have earned contract extensions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/01/schwartz-johnson-have-earned-contract.html
Nick Fairley grades out at incomplete for rookie season: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/01/nick-fairley-grades-out-at-incomplete.html
Foxsports Detroit:
Spotlight on Lions GM Mayhew: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/11/12/Regner-Spotlight-on-Lions-GM-Mayhew/landing_lions.html?blockID=644166&feedID=3701
Midweek periscope - Lions, Pistons and BCS: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/11/12/Midweek-Periscope-Lions-Pistons-and-BCS/landing_lions.html?blockID=644126&feedID=3862
Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:
ESPN:
Daily Mailbag - Cunningham's job: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/37394/daily-mailbag-gunther-cunninghams-job
Clayton's Mailbag (He answers a question on Stafford in there): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7450122/expect-nfl-playoff-format-change
Roddy White to replace CJ in the pro bowl: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/30288/roddy-white-added-to-pro-bowl
Foxsports:
In new NFL, WRs trump RBs: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Adrian-Peterson-Arian-Foster-elite-running-backs-supplanted-by-Calvin-Johnson-elite-wide-receivers-011012
Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:
NFL rankings - Top 5 best QBs (Stafford is ranked #5): http://auburnpub.com/blogs/in_the_trenches/nfl-rankings-top-five-best-quarterbacks/article_2e93cc5e-3c94-11e1-9054-0019bb2963f4.html
Lions 2011 Grades:
Zaroo's grades (He gives the Lions RB a C+): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/01/detroit_lions_final_grades_con.html
Draft Articles:
Feeling the draft - Will Lions target UNC LB?: http://det.scout.com/2/1147673.html
Video:
Lions Roar (PFW video on the Lions): http://bcove.me/27q2ckc3
Audio:
Schwartz on sirius radio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Jim-Schwartz-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio----1-10-12/b176553a-537f-4aaf-8df1-18b2ca4b7b93
Official Lions Website:
Lions offense could look alot like the Saints offense with a healthy Best and Leshoure: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-offense-could-look-a-lot-like-the-Saints-with-a-healthy-Best-and-Leshoure/929328f4-123b-4a6f-a81f-e39c2c1bdbbe
Mel Kiper adjust Lions' 2011 draft grade from A- to a B: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/01/11/mel-kiper-adjusts-lions-2011-draft-grade-from-a-to-b/
Oakland Press:
Schwartz, Johnson have earned contract extensions: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/01/schwartz-johnson-have-earned-contract.html
Nick Fairley grades out at incomplete for rookie season: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/01/nick-fairley-grades-out-at-incomplete.html
Foxsports Detroit:
Spotlight on Lions GM Mayhew: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/11/12/Regner-Spotlight-on-Lions-GM-Mayhew/landing_lions.html?blockID=644166&feedID=3701
Midweek periscope - Lions, Pistons and BCS: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/11/12/Midweek-Periscope-Lions-Pistons-and-BCS/landing_lions.html?blockID=644126&feedID=3862
Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:
ESPN:
Daily Mailbag - Cunningham's job: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/37394/daily-mailbag-gunther-cunninghams-job
Clayton's Mailbag (He answers a question on Stafford in there): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7450122/expect-nfl-playoff-format-change
Roddy White to replace CJ in the pro bowl: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/30288/roddy-white-added-to-pro-bowl
Foxsports:
In new NFL, WRs trump RBs: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Adrian-Peterson-Arian-Foster-elite-running-backs-supplanted-by-Calvin-Johnson-elite-wide-receivers-011012
Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:
NFL rankings - Top 5 best QBs (Stafford is ranked #5): http://auburnpub.com/blogs/in_the_trenches/nfl-rankings-top-five-best-quarterbacks/article_2e93cc5e-3c94-11e1-9054-0019bb2963f4.html
Lions 2011 Grades:
Zaroo's grades (He gives the Lions RB a C+): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/01/detroit_lions_final_grades_con.html
Draft Articles:
Feeling the draft - Will Lions target UNC LB?: http://det.scout.com/2/1147673.html
Video:
Lions Roar (PFW video on the Lions): http://bcove.me/27q2ckc3
Audio:
Schwartz on sirius radio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Jim-Schwartz-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio----1-10-12/b176553a-537f-4aaf-8df1-18b2ca4b7b93
Wednesday 1/11/12 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles from Local Media:
Official Lions Website:
Hanson out to prove he can be Lions kicker for a 21st season: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Hanson-out-to-prove-he-can-be-the-Lions-kicker-for-a-21st-season/d3b4058a-f1c7-4dce-b62b-1f4dd9e54340
Detroit News:
Best is looking ahead to next year: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120111/OPINION03/201110333/1126/sports0101/Lions-Jahvid-Best-looking-ahead-next-year
Free Press:
Despite young stars, Lions aging along o-lines and defensive lines: http://www.freep.com/article/20120111/SPORTS01/201110419/Despite-young-stars-Lions-aging-along-offensive-defensive-lines
The good, bad from Lions playoff loss: http://www.freep.com/article/20120111/SPORTS18/120111004/Reader-column-good-bad-from-Lions-playoff-loss
Letters - A year of restored pride for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20120111/OPINION04/201110321/Letters-A-year-of-restored-pride-for-Lions
Oakland Press:
Expected more for year 2 from Suh: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/01/11/sports/doc4f0ca63626df7627940181.txt
Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:
PFW:
The first fifteen (#15 is on the Lions): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/01/10/the-first-fifteen-divisional-round
PFF:
Analysis notebook - wildcard round (One of the plays discussed is Sproles 17 yd TD run): http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/01/11/analysis-notebook-wild-card-round/
Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:
Lions must improve to make deep playoff run: http://www.thedailyreporter.com/sports/x1312982375/Lions-must-improve-to-make-deep-playoff-run
Draft Articles:
SI Mock Draft (Lions take CB Alfonzo Dennard with the 23 pick): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/andrew_perloff/01/10/2012.nfl.mock.draft/index.html?sct=nfl_bf2_a3
SN Mock Draft (Lions take C Peter Konz with the 23 pick): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-10/nfl-mock-draft/story/nfl-mock-draft-colts-lock-in-on-luck-browns-turn-to-heisman-winner-griffin
Draft tip sheet: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/16813933/nfl-draft-notebook-stanfords-big-pair-slotbound-duck
Official Lions Website:
Hanson out to prove he can be Lions kicker for a 21st season: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Hanson-out-to-prove-he-can-be-the-Lions-kicker-for-a-21st-season/d3b4058a-f1c7-4dce-b62b-1f4dd9e54340
Detroit News:
Best is looking ahead to next year: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120111/OPINION03/201110333/1126/sports0101/Lions-Jahvid-Best-looking-ahead-next-year
Free Press:
Despite young stars, Lions aging along o-lines and defensive lines: http://www.freep.com/article/20120111/SPORTS01/201110419/Despite-young-stars-Lions-aging-along-offensive-defensive-lines
The good, bad from Lions playoff loss: http://www.freep.com/article/20120111/SPORTS18/120111004/Reader-column-good-bad-from-Lions-playoff-loss
Letters - A year of restored pride for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20120111/OPINION04/201110321/Letters-A-year-of-restored-pride-for-Lions
Oakland Press:
Expected more for year 2 from Suh: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/01/11/sports/doc4f0ca63626df7627940181.txt
Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:
PFW:
The first fifteen (#15 is on the Lions): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/01/10/the-first-fifteen-divisional-round
PFF:
Analysis notebook - wildcard round (One of the plays discussed is Sproles 17 yd TD run): http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/01/11/analysis-notebook-wild-card-round/
Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:
Lions must improve to make deep playoff run: http://www.thedailyreporter.com/sports/x1312982375/Lions-must-improve-to-make-deep-playoff-run
Draft Articles:
SI Mock Draft (Lions take CB Alfonzo Dennard with the 23 pick): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/andrew_perloff/01/10/2012.nfl.mock.draft/index.html?sct=nfl_bf2_a3
SN Mock Draft (Lions take C Peter Konz with the 23 pick): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-10/nfl-mock-draft/story/nfl-mock-draft-colts-lock-in-on-luck-browns-turn-to-heisman-winner-griffin
Draft tip sheet: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/16813933/nfl-draft-notebook-stanfords-big-pair-slotbound-duck
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