Lions Blog

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Morning Lions Links for Friday 1-24-14

Lions Articles:

Lions receive the only 'A' in Mel Kiper's 2013 NFL draft re-grade: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Lions-receive-the-only-A-in-Mel-Kipers-2013-NFL-draft-re-grade/d2a00f62-3858-4fc1-b2c9-236ec8c7d5d0

GM Martin Mayhew says DT Nick Fairley needs to be more consistent: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/GM-Martin-Mayhew-says-DT-Nick-Fairley-needs-to-be-more-consistent/2280908e-75ac-4658-9000-0102de219d81

Wide-nine defense still has a place in Detroit: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Wide-nine-defense-still-has-a-place-in-Detroit/fd53902f-bc4e-422c-9502-02a314075a55

Ziggy Ansah's success with Lions gives ex-BYU teammates hope: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140123/SPORTS0101/301230106/1126/Ziggy-Ansah-s-success-Lions-gives-ex-BYU-teammates-hope

With contract negotiations looming, Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh changing agents: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/with_contract_negotiations_loo.html

Detroit Lions will join NFL's latest trend: The no-huddle offense: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_will_join_nfls_l.html

Reports: Miami Dolphins inform Detroit Lions' Brian Xander he won't be team's GM: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/reports_miami_dolphins_inform.html

LIONS NOTES: Ndamukong Suh fires agents, could delay extension talks: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/article/op/20140123/NEWS/140129654

Lions roster review: Running back: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/23/5302116/detroit-lions-roster-review-running-back

The next big thing: Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5248/the-next-big-thing-lions

Lions position outlook: Tight ends: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5313/lions-position-outlook-tight-ends

In retrospect, Kiper loves the Lions draft: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5348/in-retrospect-kiper-loves-the-lions-draft

Jay Z could have a role in Suh’s representation: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/23/jay-z-could-have-a-role-in-suhs-representation/

Hindsight is 20/20: Redrafting the first round of the 2013 draft. (Banks still has the Lions taking Ansah): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140123/nfl-draft-2013-redo-sheldon-richardson/

2014 coaching class awards (Caldwell got most opposite of previous coach): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317241/article/2014-nfl-coaching-class-awards

The Detroit Lions Are Close to Being a Very Good Team: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-close-being-very-good-team-173300039--nfl.html

NFL scout: Vikings' Zimmer should worry Packers more than Lions' Caldwell: http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20140123/PKR01/301230450/NFL-scout-Vikings-Zimmer-should-worry-Packers-more-than-Lions-Caldwell

2014 Draft:

Lions draft outlook: Tight ends: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5318/lions-draft-outlook-tight-ends

2014 NFL Draft: 5 Players Detroit Lions Should Target With No. 10 pick: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/23/2014-nfl-draft-5-players-detroit-lions-should-target-with-no-10-overall-pick/

Alabama coach Nick Saban wants early draft entries curbed: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317042/article/alabama-coach-nick-saban-wants-early-draft-entries-curbed

Senior Bowl:

Speedy SVSU receiver Jeff Janis would love to play for hometown Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/cardinals/index.ssf/2014/01/speedy_svsu_receiver_jeff_jani.html

Michigan State safety Isaiah Lewis trying to show he's more than just a hitter at Senior Bowl: http://mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2014/01/michigan_state_safety_isaiah_l_2.html

Tight ends Lynch, Gilmore shine in red-zone drills at Senior Bowl: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317145/article/tight-ends-lynch-gilmore-shine-in-redzone-drills-at-senior-bowl

Is Nebraska's Stanley Jean-Baptiste a cornerback or a safety?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317189/article/is-nebraskas-stanley-jeanbaptiste-a-cornerback-or-a-safety

Derek Carr most impressive QB in Senior Bowl practices: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317122/article/derek-carr-most-impressive-qb-in-senior-bowl-practices

Baylor OL Cyril Richardson learning new techniques: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317030/article/baylor-ol-cyril-richardson-learning-new-techniques

While Derek Carr thrived, Adrian Hubbard struggled: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317289/article/while-derek-carr-thrived-adrian-hubbard-struggled>/a>

Boston College OL Matt Patchan playing catch-up at Senior Bowl: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317179/article/boston-college-ol-matt-patchan-playing-catchup-at-senior-bowl

Senior Bowl notebook: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-notebook-4146.html

Prospects still working to reach potential: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140122/logan-thomas-seantrel-henderson-senior-bowl/

Senior Bowl wrapup: Winners and losers from the week of practice: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/senior-bowl-recap-winners-losers-week-practice-003708596--nfl.html

Who is everyone buzzing about at the Senior Bowl?: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/who-is-everyone-buzzing-about-at-the-senior-bowl-012314

Hoge: 10 Takeaways From The Senior Bowl: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/23/hoge-10-takeaways-from-the-senior-bowl/

Senior Bowl winners, losers: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/23/biggest-winners-losers-senior-bowl-tajh-boyd-aaron-donald/

Senior Bowl: WR Matthews has SEC records, Jerry Rice family connection: http://www.freep.com/article/20140124/SPORTS01/301240028/detroit-lions-jordan-matthews-vanderbilt-jerry-rice

Saginaw Valley State receiver gets noticed at Senior Bowl: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140123/SPORTS0101/301230135/1126/sports0101/Saginaw-Valley-State-receiver-gets-noticed-Senior-Bowl

20 Things I Think I Think About the Senior Bowl: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/01/23/senior-bowl-thoughts/

Video - Risers, sliders at Senior Bowl: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/ncaaf-video/20140122/cfb-staples-senior-bowl-update.sportsillustrated/

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Morning Lions Articles for Thursday 1-23-14

Lions Articles:

Saints assistant coach says Stafford will benefit from Lombardi hire: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Saints-assistant-coach-says-Stafford-will-benefit-from-Lombardi-hire/fce87e68-7216-44ef-aed7-b3977a973856

With most of the coaching staff in place, personnel decisions up next for Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/With-most-of-the-coaching-staff-in-place-personnel-decisions-up-next-for-Lions/e24d49c9-9c74-4d21-87b7-14ff0d0dea66

Lions to turn their attention to Ndamukong Suh's contract very soon: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-to-turn-their-attention-to-Ndamukong-Suhs-contract-very-soon/623a3fa9-a0bc-4ddc-a975-7351e99a3996

ESPN POLL: NFL players want to see Megatron in the Super Bowl: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/ESPN-POLL-NFL-players-want-to-see-Megatron-in-the-Super-Bowl/413fae26-9e69-4473-8c22-43ef6f38be8f

Lions hire Alan Williams, ex-Vikings D-coordinator, as DBs coach: http://www.freep.com/article/20140122/SPORTS01/301220160/detroit-lions-alan-williams-defensive-backs-coach

Lions not quite ready to make decisions on Pettigrew, Raiola, etc.: http://www.freep.com/article/20140122/SPORTS01/301220068/detroit-lions-brandon-pettigrew-dominic-raiola

Lions' Lombardi: QB Stafford is 'not broken': http://www.freep.com/article/20140122/SPORTS01/301220102/detroit-lions-joe-lombardi-matthew-stafford

Lions Jim Caldwell blends new with familiar faces in assembling staff: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140123/SPORTS0101/301230053/1126/sports0101/Lions-Jim-Caldwell-blends-new-familiar-faces-assembling-staff

Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi receives high praise from Saints peer Pete Carmichael Jr.: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140123/SPORTS0101/301230028/Lions-offensive-coordinator-Joe-Lombardi-receives-high-praise-from-Saints-peer-Pete-Carmichael-Jr-

Detroit Lions hire a second ex-defensive coordinator, Alan Williams, to coach secondary: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_hire_a_second_ex.html

Fired Eastern Michigan coach Ron English can't talk about possible Lions job: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/fired_eastern_michigan_coach_r.html

Detroit Lions likely won't hire Jim Tressel, but could still add consultant: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_likely_wont_hire.html

Detroit Lions don't feel pressed to extend Ndamukong Suh's contract before start of free agency: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_dont_feel_need_t.html

Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell tabbed Teryl Austin as defensive coordinator because of secondary experience: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_tab.html

Detroit Lions to stick with Wide 9 under Jim Caldwell: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_to_stick_with_wi.html

Lions position outlook: Wide receivers: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5298/lions-position-outlook-wide-receivers

Three and out: Lions' new coordinators light on experience: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/three-and-out-lions-new-coordinators-light-on-experience-012214

Lions OC 'excited' to coach Stafford: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10332637/matthew-stafford-detroit-lions-not-broken-offensive-coordinator-joe-lombardi-says

NFLN survey/Super Bowl player: Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5244/nfln-surveysuper-bowl-player-lions

Notes: Caldwell's deal, praise for Lombardi, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/22/5332834/lions-notes-jim-caldwell-contract-joe-lombardi

Lions roster review: Quarterback: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/22/5292764/detroit-lions-roster-review-quarterback

Brian Xanders not a finalist for Dolphins' GM job: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/22/5336326/brian-xanders-dolphins-gm-job

Reviewing the big-money QB deals of 2013: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316420/article/aaron-rodgers-to-matthew-stafford-reevaluating-big-qb-deals

2013 PFF All-NFC North Team: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/01/22/2013-pff-all-nfc-north-team/

Team Report - DETROIT LIONS: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-detroit-lions-211200693--nfl.html

2014 Draft:

Vanderbilt WR Jordan Matthews could fill Detroit Lions' need for another playmaker on the outside: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_jordan_matthews.html

Lions draft outlook: Wide receivers: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5307/lions-draft-outlook-wide-receivers

Senior Bowl:

Senior Bowl week: 5 key insights for Lions, NFL draft: http://www.freep.com/article/20140122/SPORTS01/301220109/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-senior-bowl-insights

NFL analyst sees no top-10 talent at this year's Senior Bowl: http://www.freep.com/article/20140122/SPORTS01/301220141/detroit-lions-senior-bowl-nfl-mike-mayock

High 5: Dee Ford, Derek Carr building momentum at Senior Bowl: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316465/article/high-5-dee-ford-derek-carr-building-momentum-at-senior-bowl

Jared Abbrederis having big week he needed at Senior Bowl: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316730/article/jared-abbrederis-having-big-week-he-needed-at-senior-bowl

Miami's Henderson tells teams about drug use: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316459/article/seantrel-henderson-says-he-has-told-teams-about-marijuana-use

BYU LB Kyle Van Noy keeping busy at Senior Bowl: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316747/article/byu-lb-kyle-van-noy-keeping-busy-at-senior-bowl

Auburn DE Dee Ford getting noticed at Senior Bowl: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316624/article/auburn-de-dee-ford-getting-noticed-at-senior-bowl

Michigan's Schofield is tremendous in trenches: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316623/article/michigans-michael-schofield-draws-praise-at-senior-bowl

Adam Hoge: 10 Things To Know About The Senior Bowl: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/22/adam-hoge-10-things-to-know-about-the-senior-bowl/

Hoge’s Senior Bowl Notebook: Garoppolo, Carr Impress While North QBs Struggle: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/21/hoges-senior-bowl-notebook-garoppolo-carr-impress-while-north-qbs-struggle/

NFP's Tuesday Senior Bowl notebook: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-notebook-6077.html

Hoge's Day 2 Senior Bowl Notebook: Top Players Start To Separate From Pack: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/22/hoges-day-2-senior-bowl-notebook-top-players-start-to-separate-from-pack/

2014 Senior Bowl: Under-the-radar defenders highlight North practice: http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/24417067/senior-bowl-under-the-radar-defenders-highlight-north-practice

2014 Senior Bowl: OLBs Attaochu, Van Noy step up to pressure: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24417284/senior-bowl-olbs-attaochu-van-noy-step-up-to-pressure

Senior Bowl Practice, Wednesday: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2404/20140122/senior_bowl_practice_wednesday/

Optimum Scouting Wednesday Senior Bowl North Notes: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-wednesday-north-practice-notes.html

Optimum Scouting Wednesday Senior Bowl South Notes: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-wednesday-south-practice-notes.html

Senior Bowl Day 3 Notebook: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/senior-bowl-day-3-notebook/

Senior Bowl: Wisconsin's Chris Borland stands above the rest Top performers and disappointments during Wednesday's Senior Bowl practice: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/22/senior-bowl-draft-risers-fallers-nfl-draft-wednesday/

Senior Bowl Wednesday update: Iron Bowl hero has ups, downs; Tahj Boyd rebounds: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/senior-bowl-wednesday-iron-bowl-hero-ups-downs-012509797--nfl.html

Senior Bowl Notes: Wednesday: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46076/351/senior-bowl-notes-wednesday

Senior Bowl Buzz: Wednesday: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9360

Brooks: Nebraska CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste's stock rising fast, Stanford's Murphy trends down: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000316892/article/stanfords-trent-murphy-a-disappointment-at-senior-bowl

Senior Bowl notes: Practices keep U-M's Schofield busy: http://www.freep.com/article/20140123/SPORTS01/301230032/michael-schofield-michigan-wolverines-senior-bowl

SVUS's Janis undeterred by being D-II product now in Senior Bowl: http://www.freep.com/article/20140123/SPORTS01/301230033/senior-bowl-saginaw-valley-state-jeff-janis

Video - Bradley breaks down South practice: http://sports.yahoo.com/video/bradley-breaks-down-south-practice-194558280.html

Video - Pat Kirwan lists the players who've impressed him at the Senior Bowl: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/124759107592/0/senior-bowl-players-to-watch

Video:

Top Plays of 2013: Ndamukong Suh: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Top-Plays-of-2013-Ndamukong-Suh/2cf6dd54-3755-42f5-a2ca-45b4246cb77a

Top 10 of 2013: Ziggy Ansah: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Top-10-of-2013-Ziggy-Ansah/a5ee625a-f48d-4b56-8f79-d673fb902b76

Suh aspires to be a GM one day: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000316805/Suh-aspires-to-be-a-GM-one-day

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 1-22-14

Lions Articles:

TWENTYMAN: Lions to hire Joe Lombardi as offensive coordinator: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-to-hire-Joe-Lombardi-as-offensive-coordinator/8d28ff06-855d-4f25-bb86-15e028ff1397

O'HARA: Joe Lombardi had a rare experience as an honored guest in September: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Joe-Lombardi-had-a-rare-experience-as-an-honored-guest-in-September/7822794d-01c5-45d4-964b-722c5a5190ca

Teryl Austin is determined to have an aggressive defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Teryl-Austin-is-determined-to-have-an-aggressive-defense/73cc06b7-382d-485a-b3c9-a3fec2cc4db1

Caldwell specifically wanted a secondary coach as his defensive coordinator: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Caldwell-specifically-wanted-a-secondary-coach-as-his-defensive-coordinator/26f5e565-5735-43e1-af7c-1c72236bdea0

Caldwell kept a number of Jim Schwartz’s assistant coaches who are on the "upswing": http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Caldwell-kept-a-number-of-Jim-Schwartz%E2%80%99s-assistant-coaches-who-are-on-the-upswing/a37de364-e6ec-40f7-bc09-5be51ae72604

Lions' Suh picked first in Pro Bowl draft: http://www.freep.com/article/20140121/SPORTS01/301210141/Lions-Suh-picked-first-Pro-Bowl-draft

New Lions offensive coordinator Lombardi is 'a (bleeping) great one': http://www.freep.com/article/20140121/SPORTS01/301210067/detroit-lions-joe-lombardi-new-orleans-saints

Wide-nine defense likely to stay around with Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140121/SPORTS01/301210063/detroit-lions-wide-nine-9

Lions' Mayhew: Fairley needs to mature mentally, physically for consistency: http://www.freep.com/article/20140121/SPORTS01/140121001/Lions-Mayhew-Fairley-needs-mature-mentally-physically-consistency

ESPN the Magazine, with Calvin Johnson and Eminem on the cover, revisits Nipplegate 10 years later: http://www.freep.com/article/20140121/SPORTS01/301210098/espn-the-magazine-music-issue-eminem-calvin-johnson

New Lions coordinator Joe Lombardi will put Lions offense on the attack: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140121/SPORTS0101/301210060/1126/sports0101/New-Lions-coordinator-Joe-Lombardi-will-put-Lions-offense-attack

Lions will retain 4-3 defense, with some twists: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140121/SPORTS0101/301210113/1361/Lions-will-retain-4-3-defense--with-some-twists

Detroit Lions hiring Joe Lombardi, Saints QB coach, as offensive coordinator: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/mortensen_detroit_lions_hiring.html

Saints staff: New Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi has extraordinary football IQ, wide-open scheme: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/saints_staff_new_lions_offensi.html

Detroit Lions OC Joe Lombardi: Matthew Stafford is not broken: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_oc_joe_lombardi.html

Detroit Lions' new offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi's wife is Bay City Native: http://www.mlive.com/sports/bay-city/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_new_offensive_co.html

Detroit Lions coordinator Teryl Austin aims to install aggressive, multiple-front defense: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_coordinator_tery.html

Detroit Lions: It's time for Nick Fairley to mature, 're-position' weight: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/lions_martin_mayhew_nick_fairl.html

Detroit Lions hire Joe Lombardi as offensive coordinator: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140121/detroit-lions-hire-joe-lombardi-as-offensive-coordinator

What hiring Joe Lombardi as offensive coordinator means to the Lions offense: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2014/01/what-hiring-joe-lombardi-as-offensive.html

Lions notes: Jim Caldwell, Senior Bowl news, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/21/5328828/lions-notes-jim-caldwell-senior-bowl-news

Examiner on Detroit Lions hiring Joe Lombardi as offensive coordinator: http://www.examiner.com/article/detroit-lions-hire-joe-lombardi-as-offensive-coordinator

Lombardi hire shows focus is on Stafford: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5274/lombardi-hire-shows-focus-is-on-stafford

A Suh extension would be huge for Detroit: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5284/a-suh-extension-would-be-huge-for-detroit

GM eyes Ndamukong Suh extension: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10326895/detroit-lions-gm-hints-ndamukong-suh-contract-extension

Lions position outlook: Running backs: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5253/lions-position-outlook-running-backs

Joe Lombardi was ready for next step: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/114016/joe-lombardi-was-ready-for-next-step

Lions pick Joe Lombardi as offensive coordinator: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-pick-joe-lombardi-as-offensive-coordinator-012114

Joe Lombardi as Offensive Coordinator is Perfect Fit for Detroit Lions: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/21/joe-lombardi-as-offensive-coordinator-is-perfect-fit-for-detroit-lions/

Detroit Lions Hiring Joe Lombardi as Offensive Coordinator Gets Lions closer to SB dreams: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/21/detroit-lions-hiring-joe-lombardi-as-offensive-coordinator-gets-team-closer-to-super-bowl-dreams/

2014 Draft:

Lions draft outlook: Running backs: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5265/lions-draft-outlook-running-backs

Senior Bowl:

2014 Senior Bowl: Trio of lineman highlight physical North practice: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24416034/senior-bowl-trio-of-lineman-highlight-physical-north-practice

2014 Senior Bowl: Another mixed bag from the North QBs on Tuesday: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24415999/senior-bowl-another-mixed-bag-from-the-north-qbs-on-tuesday

2014 Senior Bowl: Defenders Ford, Watkins shine on Tuesday: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24416286/senior-bowl-former-sec-defenders-ford-and-watkins-shine-on-tuesday

2014 Senior Bowl: UVA's Moses parts the red D at South practice: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24416308/senior-bowl-uvas-moses-parts-the-red-d-at-south-practice

Optimum Scouting Tuesday North Notes: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-tuesday-north-practice-notes.html

Optimum Scouting Tuesday South notes: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-tuesday-south-practice-notes.html

Senior Bowl Notes: Tuesday: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46066/351/senior-bowl-notes-tuesday

SN's Tuesday's practice notes: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-21/2014-senior-bowl-nfl-draft-scouting-report-derek-carr-dee-ford-daniel-mccullers-will-sutton-south-practice-roster

Senior Bowl Practice, Tuesday: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2403/20140121/senior_bowl_practice_tuesday/

Senior Bowl Day 2 Notebook: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/senior-bowl-day-2-notebook/

Shutdown Corner's Tuesday notebook: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/senior-bowl-tuesday-quarterbacks-struggle-oklahoma-colvin-tears-235134573--nfl.html

Senior Bowl Buzz: Tuesday: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9333

Senior Bowl: Tuesday Thoughts: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/senior-bowl-tuesday-thoughts/

An inside look at the player interview process at the Senior Bowl: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/An-inside-look-at-the-player-interview-process-at-the-Senior-Bowl/c6d24d48-e605-420c-8d2f-d18f06d37c30

Vanderbilt's Jordan Matthews works on being standout receiver: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140121/SPORTS0101/301210115/1126/sports0101/Vanderbilt-s-Jordan-Matthews-works-being-standout-receiver

Aaron Colvin tears ACL at Senior Bowl practice: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/21/aaron-colvin-tears-acl-at-senior-bowl-practice/

Mock Draft Round Up #7

Mock Drafts:

Walterfootball Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Marqise Lee with the #10 pick. C Travis Swanson with the #45 pick, CB Victor Hampton with the #76 pick and DE/OLB Demarcus Lawrence with the #107 pick) (1-21-14): http://walterfootball.com/draft2014.php

SN/Optimum Scouting Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Marqise Lee with the #10 pick) (1-21-13): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-21/2014-nfl-mock-draft-browns-watkins-manziel-texans-clowney-bridgewater-matthews/slide/10

CBS Mock Drafts (Both have the Lions taking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (1-20-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft

NFL.com's Matt Smith's mock draft (he has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (1-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/mock-drafts/matt-smith/175604

NFL RealGM Mock Draft, version 3.0 (He Has the Lions drafting TE Eric Ebron with the #10 pick) (1-20-14): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2401/20140120/$05_after_championship_weekend/

Drafttek's mock draft (the Lions take WR Sammy Watkins with the #10 pick, LB Christian Jones with the #45 pick, OC Weston Richburg with the #76 pick, WR Bruce Ellington with the #107, CB Ross Cockrell with the #173 pick and FS Tre Boston with the #205 pick) (1-18-14): http://www.drafttek.com/2014-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp

Draft count down Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking OLB Khalil Mack with the #10 pick) (1-17-14): http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php

Shutdown Corner's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick) (1-17-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/2014-nfl-draft-report-latest-mock-draft-lands-173115408--nfl.html

Walterfootball's Charlie's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Sammy Watkins with the #10 pick, WR Odell Beckham Jr. with the #45 pick and TE Troy Niklas with the #76 pick) (1-17-14): http://walterfootball.com/draft2014charlie.php

NFL.com's Charles Davis' Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (1-16-14):    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/mock-drafts/charles-davis/175603

Schrager's 2014 Mock Draft version 1 (he has the Lions taking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (1-15-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/schrager-s-nfl-mock-draft-1-0-120413

Mel Kiper's Mock Draft 1.0 (Lions take CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (1-15-14):    https://twitter.com/jkatzenstein/status/423501204581134336

NFL.com's Jeremiah's Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick) (1-15-14):    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/175601

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (1-15-14):    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/mock-drafts/bucky-brooks/175600

SI's mock draft 4.0 (he has the Lions taking WR Sammy Watkins with the #10 pick) (1-8-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/08/2014-nfl-mock-draft-johnny-manziel-2/

USA Today Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (1-7-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/07/early-mock-draft-19-johnny-manziel-cleveland-browns/

TFY Draft Insider Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick) (1-7-14): http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9170#comment-14557

Rotoworld Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Sammy Watkins with the #10 pick) (12-30-13): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/45864/344/norris-mock-draft-dec-30

Football's Future Mock Draft ( he has the Lions taking CB Ife Ekpre-Olomu with the #10 pick) (12-30-13): http://www.footballsfuture.com/2014/nflmockdraft.html

McShay's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Marqise Lee with the #15 pick) (12-18-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4117/with-the-15th-pick-the-lions-select

Lions First Round Picks:

5 CB Darqueze Dennard
4 WR Sammy Watkins
3 WR Mike Evans
3 CB Justin Gilbert
3 WR Marqise Lee
2 CB Ife Ekpre-Olomu
1 TE Eric Ebron
1 OLB Khalil Mack
1 OLB CJ Mosley

Lions Second Round Pick:

1 LB Christian Jones
1 C Travis Swanson
1 WR Odell Beckham Jr.

Lions Third Round Pick:

1 OC Weston Richburg
1 CB Victor Hampton
1 TE Troy Niklas

Lions Fourth Round Pick:

1 WR Bruce Ellington

1 DE/OLB Demarcus Lawrence

Lions 6th Round Pick:

1 CB Ross Cockrell

Lions 7th Round Pick:

1 FS Tre Boston