Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 1-15-13

Articles:

What to make of Lions coaching changes:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/14/what-to-make-of-the-detroit-lions-coaching-changes/

Lions announce coaching changes:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Detroit-Lions-announce-coaching-staff-changes/9e61597d-49fd-4d66-abd9-3b6e89051024

Lions add Bobby Johnson and Curtis Modkins to offensive coaching staff:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Detroit-Lions-add-Bobby-Johnson-and-Curtis-Modkins-to-offensive-coaching-staff/42f35871-1a10-48ff-8ce9-d3745c8ee71d

KVB recipient of Joe Schmidt leadership award:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/14/de-kyle-vanden-bosch-recipient-of-the-joe-schmidt-leadership-award/

Report - Crossman asked to get out of contract:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/14/report-danny-crossman-asking-to-get-out-of-contract/

Cliff Avril braces for free agency, tough negotiations:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130115/SPORTS01/301150077/Back-to-bargaining?

Despite Lions woes, Megatron still NFL's best WR:    http://www.freep.com/article/20130115/SPORTS01/130114107/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-wide-receiver-nfl?

Lions offensive coaching staff finalized:    http://www.freep.com/article/20130114/SPORTS01/130114030/detroit-lions-jacksonville-jaguars-bobby-johnson?

Lions have one coaching vacancy left - Special Teams coordinator:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130114/SPORTS0101/301140396/1126/sports0101/Lions-one-coaching-vacancy-left-special-teams-coordinator

Crossman gone to Bills:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/01/14/sports/doc50f46ec8e3a1d469805654.txt

Hanson undecided about future:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/14/13/Hanson-undecided-about-football-future/landing_lions.html?blockID=849243&feedID=3862

Schwartz needs to sack Lions late game identity:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/14/jim-schwartz-needs-to-sack-lions-late-game-identity/

All-Pro voter who snubbed CJ says 'I love CJ':    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21555571/all-pro-voter-who-snubbed-calvin-johnson-says-i-love-calvin-johnson

Lions complete offensive coaching staff:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8843814/nfl-mailbag-running-qbs-leg-now

CJ's near unanimous selection:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52318/calvin-johnsons-near-unanimous-election

Clayton's Mailbag (He answers a question on the Lions):    http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8843814/nfl-mailbag-running-qbs-leg-now

Shutdown corner's take on CJ snub:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/calvin-johnson-didn-t-unanimous-pro-nomination-why-181821098--nfl.html

Draft:

Monday's review of East West Shrine Game practices:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Mondays-Review-of-East-West-Shrine-Game-Practices.html

CBS's Shrine Game practice report:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21555526/2013-nfl-draft-shrine-game---monday-practice-report

Morning Lions Links for Monday 1-14-13

Articles:

Lions looking to go big in their secondary:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Detroit-Lions-are-looking-to-go-big-in-their-secondary/b852abac-c0a6-4540-a57a-6f32d87fe4f4

Reiff voted Mel Farr rookie of the year:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/13/tackle-riley-reiff-voted-mel-farr-rookie-of-the-year/

AP voter - Megatron had too many drops, not enough wins for all-pro team:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130113/SPORTS01/130113018/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions?

Draft:

NFP Previews the East-West Shrine game:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Previews-The-East-West-Shrine-Game.html

Shrine game - top defensive prospects:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21551225/2013-nfl-draft-top-10-defensive-prospects-at-shrine-game

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 1-13-13

Articles:

10 biggest questions with Twentyman - What are the three biggest positions of needs for the Lions:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-Questions-with-Twentyman-What-are-the-three-biggest-positions-of-need-for-the-Detroit-Lions/9c15a4c8-6f25-47dd-9174-bdaa8929e894

CJ named to associated press all pro team, Suh named to the second team:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-named-to-Associated-Press-All-Pro-Team/6c9aa035-8286-4339-96ab-6ef0a98776fd

Burleson recipient of the Mike Utley Spirit Award:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/12/wr-nate-burleson-recipient-of-the-mike-utley-spirit-award/

CJ one vote shy of unanimous:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130112/SPORTS01/130112010/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-named-All-Pro-Ndamukong-Suh-2nd-team?

Morten Anderson's snub can't be good for Hanson's HOF chances:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130112/SPORTS01/301120047/1049/sports01/Morten-Andersen-s-snub-can-t-good-Jason-Hanson-s-Hall-Fame-chances

Suh says Packers fail 'Football 101 for Dummies':   http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/01/13/nfl-ndamukong-suh-packers-fail/1829737/

Draft:

Top 10 offensive prospects at Shrine Game:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21544252/nfl-draft-top-10-offensive-prospects-at-the-eastwest-shrine-game

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 1-12-13

Articles:

Four Detroit Lions statistics that help explain 4-12:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Four-Detroit-Lions-statistics-that-help-explain-4-12/0efbc233-88ca-493f-9cc3-957d7788321f

Fairley named Chuck Hughes most improved player:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/11/dt-nick-fairley-named-chuck-hughes-most-improved-player/

Former Lions Corey Schlesinger has remained in Detroit following his playing days:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Former-Lion-Cory-Schlesinger-has-remained-in-Detroit-following-his-playing-days/4beee33c-a6ae-44d7-a8a6-4d138d2b691e

Healthy Bill Nagy could give Lions o-line a boost next year:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130111/SPORTS01/301110104/Healthy-Bill-Nagy-could-give-Lions-O-line-a-needed-boost-next-year?

Fairley voted mosted improved by teammates:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130111/SPORTS01/130111072/detroit-lions-nick-fairley?

Suh agrees to $125 fine for Lathrup Village speeding ticket:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130111/SPORTS01/130111090/detroit-lions-Ndamukong-Suh-speeding-ticket?

Crash victim - Suh just a downright mean person:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130111/SPORTS01/301110140/ndamukong-suh-detroit-lions-portland-traffic-accident?

Fixing Detroit's run defense:    http://www.examiner.com/article/fixing-detroit-s-run-defense

RB a need for the Lions:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/2013/01/11/running-back-a-need-for-lions

Draft:

2013 NFL draft observations:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000125050/article/2013-nfl-draft-ziggy-ansah-rising-qbs-have-question-marks

Morning Lions Links for Friday 1-11-13

Articles:

Corey Williams wants to be back in 2013; Lions should want him back, too:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Corey-Williams-wants-to-be-back-in-2013-Detroit-Lions-should-want-him-back-too/9ffda4cc-8e52-4b8d-b84b-51034e94c222

Mayhew on the lookout for a RB with lightning speed:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-on-the-lookout-for-a-running-back-with-lightning-speed/32bb254d-a1ff-4a06-a198-25706ff734e9

Returning Lions to playoffs falls on Mayhew:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130111/OPINION03/301110335/1126/sports0101/Returning-Lions-playoffs-falls-Martin-Mayhew

Lions 2012 draft class grades out incomplete:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/01/11/sports/doc50ef1bff91d84179739909.txt

Lions no longer the armpit of the NFL:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/01/detroit-lions-no-longer-armpit-of-nfl.html

Addressing Lions 22 unrestricted free agents:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/10/13/Addressing-Lions-22-unrestricted-free-ag/landing_lions.html?blockID=847437&feedID=3862

NFL coaching carousel - Maybe the Lions were right to stick with Schwartz:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/10/nfl-coaching-carousel-maybe-the-lions-were-right-to-stick-with-schwartz/

CJ named to PFW/PFWA All-NFL team:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/10/calvin-johnson-named-to-pfwpfwa-all-nfl-team/

2012 PFF All NFC North Team (CJ, Sims, Suh, Fairley and Palmer made this team from the Lions):    http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/01/10/2012-pff-all-nfc-north-team/

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 1-10-13

Articles:

Lions coaches aren't opposed to adjusting defensive scheme to best suit personnel:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Detroit-Lions-coaches-arent-opposed-to-adjusting-defensive-scheme-to-best-suit-personnel/7861479e-be75-4bc8-939e-65bcca083302

Charlie Sanders says Lions need more accountability:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Charlie-Sanders-says-Detroit-Lions-need-more-accountability/56bfe94b-90b0-4b2a-8199-af3007d97ab0

2007 NFL draft rewind - Would Lions get CJ again?:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130110/SPORTS01/301100176/2007-NFL-draft-rewind-Would-Lions-get-Calvin-Johnson-again-?

Burleson - Stafford makes throws nobody else can make:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/01/detroit-lions-wr-nate-burleson-matthew.html

Lions top adjusted strength of schedule:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52090/lions-top-adjusted-strength-of-schedule-list

Walterfootball's Lions team needs for 2013:   http://walterfootball.com/offseason2013det.php

Draft:

Top senior CBs:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scout-Talk-Top-senior-CBs.html

Video:

What does the Lions offseason hold?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/What-does-the-Detroit-Lions-offseason-hold/bde7e52b-6f6c-4c68-a461-b59c9e4397f0

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 1-9-13

Articles:

Suh clearly got along better with teammates, media in 2012:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Ndamukong-Suh-clearly-got-along-better-with-teammates-media-in-2012/f21a9c89-6fa3-4d9a-bc8b-41033826c635

Mayhew says they won't stop looking for playmakers in the passing game:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-says-they--wont-stop-looking-for-playmakers-in-the-Detroit-Lions-passing-game/4db3aef7-eb64-4f79-8429-00537416650f

Some quotes from the Burleson interview:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/08/nate-burleson-talks-the-lions-4-12-season-titus-young-jim-schwartz-and-more/

Important 2013 dates (I will put a link to this in my sidebar):   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/08/important-2013-nfl-offseason-dates/

Lions DE Ronnell Lewis might play bigger role in 2013:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130109/SPORTS01/301090069/detroit-Lions-DE-Ronnell-Lewis-might-play-bigger-role-in-2013?

Lions Gab - Too early to judge 2012 draft class, and hence, Mayhew:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130109/SPORTS01/130108113/detroit-lions-gab-2012-draft-class-too-early-to-judge?

Burleson talks Schwartz, Young's attitude and Stafford:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130108/SPORTS01/130108075/nate-burleson-detroit-lions?

Lions sign TE to reserve deal:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130108/SPORTS01/130108043/detroit-lions-nathan-overbay?

Burleson praises fired coach Jefferson:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130108/SPORTS0101/301080434/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-Burleson-praises-fired-coach-Jefferson

In photos - Ranking the Lions players 1 to 53:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130109/SPORTS0101/301090340/1126/In-photos-Ranking-Lions-players-from-1-53

Young has support of Burleson:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/01/detroit-lions-troubled-titus-young-has.html

Perceptions change again on Stafford:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/08/13/Perceptions-change-again-on-Staffords-ab/landing_lions.html?blockID=846453&feedID=3862

Lions brass Schwartz, Mayhew deserve another year:   http://www.michronicleonline.com/index.php/sports/9204-lions-brass-schwartz-mayhew-deserve-another-year

Clayton's Mailbag (It has a listing of the salary cap space and also there's a question about the Lions in the short takes section.):    http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8822266/nfl-mailbag-carryover-rules-impact-cap-strategy

Seifert's chat (He answers a couple questions on the Lions):   http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/46652/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Draft:

Most national mocks expect Lions to draft a DE:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130108/SPORTS01/130108073/detroit-lions-nfl-mock-draft-defensive-end?

Manti Te'o still a first round pick despite rough BCS title game:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000123757/article/manti-teo-still-firstround-pick-despite-rough-bcs-title-game

Draft Risers and Fallers from Bowl Games:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/risersandfallers

Russ Lande's NFP's Top 200 version 3.0:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFPS-Top-200-Draft-Prospects-Version-30.html

Video:

Double coverage - Burleson joins the crew:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Double-Coverage-Detroit-Lions-wide-receiver-Nate-Burleson-joins-the-crew/5da155da-f4ee-411f-9d8f-9c84c36774fb

Burleson - We let alot of people down:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000123927/Burleson-We-let-down-a-lot-of-people

Man 2 Man with Burleson:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000123957/Man-2-Man-with-Nate-Burleson