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Sunday, February 23, 2014

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 2-23-14

Lions Articles:

DAY IN REVIEW: Saturday's coverage from Lucas Oil Stadium: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/DAY-IN-REVIEW-Saturdays-coverage-from-Lucas-Oil-Stadium/266df7b4-b521-4334-bbba-43b50c88df36

Here are some draft candidates who could line up with Lions' Megatron: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140223/SPORTS0101/302230013/0/sports0101/Here-some-draft-candidates-who-could-line-up-Lions-Megatron

Evolving TEs make for harder scouting: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6062/evolving-tight-ends-makes-for-harder-scouting

2014 Combine:

All Combine Links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/2014-combine.html

Clayton's Saturday Combine Observations: http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10504114/2014-nfl-combine-michael-sam-news-conference-o-linemen-ray-rice

NFL Combine 2014: Day 1 risers and fallers: http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/glauber-s-nfl-hot-reads-1.811959/nfl-combine-2014-day-1-risers-and-fallers-1.7177653

NFL combine: U-M's Lewan runs fastest 40 time (4.87 sec.) of any OL: http://www.freep.com/article/20140222/SPORTS06/302220070/nfl-combine-michigan-wolverines-taylor-lewan

Mizzou's Sam wishes to be seen as just football player: http://www.freep.com/article/20140223/SPORTS01/302230087/Mizzou-s-Sam-wishes-seen-just-football-player

NFL combine: MSU's Bullough still won't say why he missed Rose Bowl: http://www.freep.com/article/20140222/SPORTS07/302220091/nfl-combine-michigan-state-max-bullough

Lansing columnist: Bullough misses chance to clear air, repair legacy: http://www.freep.com/article/20140222/SPORTS07/302220092/michigan-state-max-bullough-rose-bowl-nfl-combine

Lewan impresses at NFL Scouting Combine: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lewan-impresses-at-nfl-scouting-combine-022214

UCLA's Marsh benefits from training with an elite friend: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/ucla-s-marsh-benefits-from-training-with-an-elite-friend-022214

Video - TIM AND MIKE: Day 3 Wrap-Up: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-Day-3-Wrap-Up/3393d37c-6f32-4a38-ba4b-b3daa6e38628

Video - Who has the most to gain at the combine?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328177/Who-has-the-most-to-gain-at-the-combine

Video - HD VIDEO: UNC DE Kareem Martin: http://profootball.scout.com/2/1377819.html

2014 Draft:

Two Broncos Inspire Draft Prospect Kareem Martin: http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Two-Broncos-Inspire-Draft-Prospect/521ef5e4-abdb-4f82-8208-de07ada8e4d8

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Evening Lions Links for Saturday 2-22-14

Friday, February 21, 2014

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 2-22-14

Lions Articles:

DAY IN REVIEW: Getting a deal done with Suh imminent, says Mayhew: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/DAY-IN-REVIEW-Getting-a-deal-done-with-Suh-imminent-says-Mayhew/164eefc8-f59f-41e1-b52e-1ed8bf173e03

Lions saying good-bye to 5 pending free agents: http://www.freep.com/article/20140221/SPORTS01/302210064/detroit-lions-nfl-free-agents

Mayhew: We knew last year Lions' Ansah may need shoulder surgery: http://www.freep.com/article/20140221/SPORTS01/302210100/detroit-lions-martin-mayhew-ziggy-ansah

Lions' Mayhew expects contract extension with Suh to get done soon: http://www.freep.com/article/20140221/SPORTS01/302210060/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-martin-mayhew

Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Stafford's hat a non-issue: http://www.freep.com/article/20140222/SPORTS01/302220043/matthew-stafford-hat

Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin has minor ankle surgery: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_safety_glover_qu_1.html

Detroit Lions notes - Brandon Pettigrew a priority: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140221/detroit-lions-notes-brandon-pettigrew-a-priority

Detroit Lions can’t negotiate extension until Ndamukong Suh hires agent: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140221/detroit-lions-cant-negotiate-extension-until-ndamukong-suh-hires-agent

Native Detroiter Tim Allen critical of Lions' hire of Jim Caldwell: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140221/native-detroiter-tim-allen-critical-of-lions-hire-of-jim-caldwell

Importance of 'quality' receivers for Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6035/the-importance-of-receivers-for-the-lions

Lions looking for WR to compliment Calvin Johnson: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/lions-looking-wr-compliment-calvin-johnson

Tim Allen -- Takes Shot at Detroit Lions ... Why Would They Hire Caldwell: http://www.tmz.com/2014/02/21/tim-allen-detroit-lions-head-coach-jim-caldwell/

Lions coach Caldwell wants wins, not stats: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-coach-caldwell-wants-wins-172013988--nfl.html

Detroit Lions Make Smart Move Releasing Kicker David Akers, 4 Other Players: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/21/detroit-lions-make-smart-move-releasing-kicker-david-akers-4-other-players/

Ranking the 2014 Free Agents: Centers: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/22/ranking-the-2014-free-agents-centers/

2014 Combine:

All 2014 Combine links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/2014-combine.html

Draft Countdown's Combine Page: http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/ScoutingCombine/ScoutingCombine.php

O'HARA: Odell Beckham Jr. was born with football and speed in his genes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/OHARA-Odell-Beckham-Jr-was-born-with-football-and-speed-in-his-genes/a8dc8b58-e1cc-42f7-960e-22ed71d0db7e

Friday's Combine 21 takeaways: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000327617/article/what-we-learned-combine-fridays-21-takeaways

Day 2 combine buzz (Manziel-free edition): http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000327347/article/what-we-learned-takeaways-from-day-2-at-the-nfl-combine

Seferian-Jenkins should be top TE performer at NFL Scouting Combine: http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000325940/article/austin-seferianjenkins-should-be-top-te-performer-at-combine

2014 NFL Combine: Five takeaways from Friday: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24451471/nfl-combine-five-takeaways-from-friday

NFL Combine Friday Musings: Receivers more valuable than ever: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24451555/combine-friday-musings-receivers-more-valuable-than-ever

2014 Combine: Workout Results: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24451463/combine-workout-results

2014 Combine Results: Bench Press (Tight Ends): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24451451/combine-results-bench-press-tight-ends

2014 Combine Results: Bench Press (Offensive Line): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24451360/combine-results-bench-press-offensive-line

2014 NFL Combine: Keep arm length, history in mind for bench press: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24451528/nfl-combine-keep-arm-length-history-in-mind-for-bench-press

TFY's Friday Combine news and notes: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9434

Video - Martin Mayhew NFL Combine press conference: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Martin-Mayhew-NFL-Combine-press-conference/7beffe42-00c6-4eb6-8313-98a4d8e6d0b4

Video - TIM AND MIKE: Day 2 Wrap-Up: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-Day-2-Wrap-Up/01694860-b6f8-4158-9039-26a49f8d4dc5

Video - TIM AND MIKE: Martin Mayhew at the Combine: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-Martin-Mayhew-at-the-Combine/4c717ac4-7936-440b-b373-85f15b53a674

Video - NFL Combine: NFC North News: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10497920

Video - Football 101: The Combine: http://www.nfl.com/videos/football-101/0ap2000000327645/Football-101-The-Combine

Lions scheduled to meet with Donte Moncrief: https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/436943394464473088

NFL combine Report: Day 2: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/22/nfl-combine-jeff-janis-aj-mccarron/

Clayton's Day 2 Combine Observations: http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10497775/2014-nfl-combine-blake-bortles-arrival-johnny-manziel-measurements-bizarre-browns

Friday’s NFL combine measurement superlatives: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/21/nfl-combine-measurements-johnny-manziel-mike-evans-logan-thomas/

NFL Scouting Combine - Three most important and unknown aspects: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-20/nfl-combine-2014-interviews-medical-tests-agents-general-managers-workouts-testing

Speed Coach Prepares NFL Prospects for Combine: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/22/sports/football/speed-coach-prepares-nfl-prospects-for-combine.html

Combine measures don't always measure up: http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/02/22/3785116/combine-measures-dont-always-measure.html

Vanderbilt's Matthews says he's fast enough for NFL: http://www.tennessean.com/article/20140222/SPORTS/302220025/Vanderbilt-s-Matthews-says-he-s-fast-enough-for-NFL?nclick_check=1

Auburn's Chris Davis looking for big numbers at NFL Combine: http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2014/02/auburns_chris_davis_looking_fo.html

Video - Top NFL Scouting Combine bench press performers from Friday: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000327662/Top-NFL-Scouting-Combine-bench-press-performers-from-Friday

Video - NFL Combine Day 2 Wrap: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/163973187797/0/nfl-combine-day-2-wrap

2014 Draft:

Lions' search is on for WR in what's shaping up to be a deep NFL draft: http://www.freep.com/article/20140222/SPORTS01/302220031/Lions-search-WR-what-s-shaping-up-deep-NFL-draft

2014 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions' 10 Possible First-Round Picks: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/21/2014-nfl-draft-10-possible-first-round-picks-for-detroit-lions/

Mizzou's Sam unlikely to fit with Lions' defensive scheme: http://www.freep.com/article/20140222/SPORTS01/302220035/Mizzou-s-Sam-unlikely-fit-Lions-defensive-scheme

Prospects' paths to primetime: http://www.nfl.com/qs/ontheclock/index.jsp

Mayock: Khalil Mack would be my No. 1 overall pick: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000327619/article/mayock-khalil-mack-would-be-my-no-1-overall-pick

Is Pitt's Donald the next Atkins?: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/02/21/geno-atkins-aaron-donald-nfl-draft/

LSU's Jeremy Hill sends letter to all 32 teams to explain arrests: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000327577/article/lsus-jeremy-hill-sends-letter-to-all-32-teams-to-explain-arrests

Plenty of tight end options in draft: http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/7740/plenty-of-tight-end-options-if-finleys-done

Miscellaneous:

NFL to adopt 15-yard penalty for use of racial slur?: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24451604/nfl-to-adopt-15-yard-penalty-for-use-of-racial-slur

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Don't forget to read the Friday Evening Lions Links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/evening-lions-links-for-friday-2-21-14.html

Evening Lions Links for Friday 2-21-14

Lions Articles:

NOTEBOOK:The future at center; free agents not returning and more: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/NOTEBOOKThe-future-at-center-free-agents-not-returning-and-more/a1151733-7e03-4991-9704-dc8bdfb8189a

Mayhew expects new deal with Suh to be done soon: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Mayhew-expects-new-deal-with-Suh-to-be-done-soon/019efece-f6cd-4a71-982b-ac31cd492ec6

COMBINE NOTEBOOK: Getting the most out of Fairley; Ansah shoulder surgery and more: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/COMBINE-NOTEBOOK-Getting-the-most-out-of-Fairley-Ansah-shoulder-surgery-and-more/73e71daf-afbc-498b-b0cd-2219c1bbbdf4

Lions' Mayhew: Stafford's hat a nonissue: http://www.freep.com/article/20140221/SPORTS01/302210094/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-martin-mayhew

New Lions coach means new chance for RB Mikel Leshoure: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140221/SPORTS0101/302210120/New-Lions-coach-means-new-chance-RB-Mikel-Leshoure

Detroit Lions sign safety Isa Abdul-Quddus to one-year contract: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_sign_safety_isa.html

Detroit Lions will re-sign exclusive rights free agents Jeremy Ross and Kris Durham: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_will_re-sign_exc.html

Detroit Lions cutting ties with 5 players, including kicker David Akers: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_cutting_ties_wit.html

Detroit Lions expect to extend contract of agent-less Ndamukong Suh near start of free agency: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_still_hoping_to.html

Lions Martin Mayhew says Joe Fauria's role could expand: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/lions-martin-mayhew-says-joe-faurias.html

Detroit Lions Mayhew: Nick Fairley needs improved commitment to offseason program: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/detroit-lions-mayhew-nick-fairley-needs.html

Long-term deal possible for Detroit Lions Joique Bell: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/long-term-deal-possible-for-detroit.html

Detroit Lions Gunther Cunningham new duties two-fold: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/detroit-lions-gunther-cunningham-new.html

FSD Lions notes: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/mayhew-still-expects-to-reach-a-contract-extension-with-suh-022114

Report: Quin has minor ankle surgery: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6031/report-quin-has-minor-ankle-surgery

Lions notes: Louis Delmas, Joe Lombardi, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/21/5431174/lions-notes-louis-delmas-joe-lombardi

Lions in the market for veteran backup quarterback: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/21/5433750/detroit-lions-backup-quarterback

Lions looking for connection like Bears' Trestman-Cutler: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/lions-looking-connection-bears%E2%80%99-trestman-cutler

Ranking the 2014 Free Agents: Safeties: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/21/ranking-the-2014-free-agents-safeties/

2014 Combine:

Detroit Lions interviewing country's top centers for possible successor to Dominic Raiola: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_3.html

North Carolina TE Eric Ebron would love to play with Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/north_carolina_te_eric_ebron_w.html

Being a kicker at the combine is different: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6026/being-a-kicker-at-the-combine-is-different

NFL draft: UCLA’s ‘X-factor’ Su’a-Filo thinks he can bring some nasty to the pros: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-ucla-x-factor-su-filo-thinks-152703862--nfl.html

Trey Burton's combine diary: 4 a.m. wake-up call begins long day: http://msn.foxsports.com/florida/story/trey-burton-s-combine-diary-4-a-m-wake-up-call-begins-long-day-022114

Combine prospects creating early buzz: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326849/article/what-we-learned-takeaways-from-day-1-at-the-nfl-combine

Optimum Scoutings Thursday Combine takeaways: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-combine-thursday-s-top-10-takeaway.html

Workout warriors: Who will emerge in Indy?: http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000327378/article/anthony-barr-justin-gilbert-among-five-potential-combine-stars

2014 NFL Combine: Giant receivers earning buzz at weigh-ins: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24451019/nfl-combine-giant-receivers-earning-buzz-at-weigh-ins

2014 NFL Combine: Towson RB West leads the small school hopefuls: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24451280/nfl-combine-towson-rb-west-leads-the-small-school-hopefuls

2014 NFL combine: Popular 40 shrouded in secrecy: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24450816/nfl-combine-popular-40-shrouded-in-secrecy

2014 NFL Combine: Whistle blower gets 40 started: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24450827/nfl-combine-whistle-blower-gets-40-started

The ultimate interview: http://www.nfl.com/combinestories

Video - Brandin Cooks: I'm a playmaker, I'm able to create plays from nothing: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2014/02/21/5704171/

Video - Kelvin Benjamin: You'll get a guy that's never going to give up: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2014/02/21/5704001/

Video - How important is a good combine performance?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000327107/How-important-is-a-good-combine-performance

2014 Draft: Ebron easily the best TE in the draft: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-20/eric-ebron-nfl-draft-combine-top-tight-end-confidence-comparison-vernon-davis-jace-amaro

TE Ebron belives he's a game-changer: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/21/eric-ebron-2014-nfl-draft/

NFL Prospect Focus: Xavier Grimble and Marcus Martin: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Xavier-Grimble-and-Marcus-Martin.html

NFL draft diary: Alabama WR Kevin Norwood: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/02/21/alabama-wr-kevin-norwood-nfl-draft-diary/5675337/

O-linemen recall their toughest opponents: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/20/2014-nfl-combine-toughest-opponents/

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Morning Lions Links for Friday 2-21-14

Lions Articles:

Ziggy Ansah has shoulder surgery, expected back for season: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/20/ziggy-ansah-has-shoulder-surgery-expected-back-for-season/

O'HARA: Jim Caldwell isn't interested in labels when it comes to Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/OHARA-Jim-Caldwell-isnt-interested-in-labels-when-it-comes-to-Matthew-Stafford/725767e2-184b-494a-9593-7bfb6ffdb8d7

New Lions coach Caldwell recalls living and learning in Indy: http://www.freep.com/article/20140221/SPORTS01/302210034/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-indianapolis

Lions' Caldwell wants Stafford to be a 'championship' QB: http://www.freep.com/article/20140220/SPORTS01/302200152/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-matthew-stafford

Lions' Caldwell: Stafford has makings of a champion: http://www.freep.com/article/20140221/SPORTS01/302210011/Lions-Caldwell-Stafford-has-makings-champion

Ken Whisenhunt felt 'honored' Lions considered him coaching candidate: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140220/SPORTS0101/302200081/0/sports0101/Ken-Whisenhunt-felt-honored-Lions-considered-him-coaching-candidate

Jim Caldwell noncommittal about whether Detroit Lions will try to re-sign Brandon Pettigrew: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/jim_caldwell_noncommittal_abou.html

Lions notes - Jim Caldwell says responsibility on coaches for locker room atmosphere: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140220/lions-notes-jim-caldwell-says-responsibility-on-coaches-for-locker-room-atmosphere

Lions focus on draft at Combine, but plenty of roster work to do: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140220/lions-focus-on-draft-at-combine-but-plenty-of-roster-work-to-do

Lions coaches hired for their QB prowess: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5997/lions-coaches-hired-for-their-qb-prowess

Mikel Leshoure Wants Out of Detroit and He May Get His Wish This Offseason: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/20/mikel-leshoure-wants-out-of-detroit-and-he-may-get-his-wish-this-offseason/

2014 Combine:

LIVE from the 2014 Combine: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/LIVE-from-the-2014-Combine/8566653a-1ac2-4832-8426-093a19bc0e3e

DAY IN REVIEW: Stafford evaluation, a compliment to Megatron, tight ends and more: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/DAY-IN-REVIEW-Stafford-evaluation-a-compliment-to-Megatron-tight-ends-and-more/daf6655b-889e-4670-8801-97e9bf1b38bd

Caldwell, at NFL combine: 'Extremely important' for Lions to find a No. 2 receiver: http://www.freep.com/article/20140220/SPORTS01/302200124/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell

Combine Thursday: 18 things we learned: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000327064/article/what-we-learned-combine-thursdays-18-takeaways

Rang: 5 takeaways from Day 1 at NFL combine: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24450170/nfl-combine-5-takeaways-from-thursday

Thursday NFL Combine Musings: FA guards, centers will be in demand: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24450194/thursday-nfl-combine-musings-free-agent-guards-and-centers-will-be-in-demand

10 takeaways from Day 1 of Combine: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-20/nfl-scouting-combine-2014-taylor-lewan-questioned-colt-lyerla-michael-sam-troy-niklas-philbin

Clayton's Thursday Combine Observations: http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10492427/2014-nfl-combine-dolphins-salary-cap-spotlight

Fearsome foursome - 2014 OTs best in a long time: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-20/nfl-scouting-combine-offensive-tackles-elite-talent-greg-robinson-cyrus-kouandjio-jake-matthews-taylor-lewan

Offensive linemen on toughest matchups: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/20/2014-nfl-combine-toughest-opponents/

Is this the funniest guy at combine?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6003/is-this-the-funniest-guy-at-the-combine

Tight end evolution creating new look for NFL: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tight-end-evolution-creating-look-003431573--nfl.html

Lyerla looks forward: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/bruce-feldman/24450090/lyerla-ready-to-show-hes-changed

Video - TIM AND MIKE: Jim Caldwell at the Combine: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-Jim-Caldwell-at-the-Combine/91d445bd-daef-42ab-93b9-973660075b35

Video - Khalil Mack breakdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap2000000326289/Breaking-down-Khalil-Mack

Video - Combine Confessionals: Eric Ebron: http://sports.yahoo.com/video/combine-confessionals-eric-ebron-025136075.html

2014 Draft:

Does the value of TE position reach as high as No. 10?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/Does-the-value-of-TE-position-reach-as-high-as-No-10/da384cf7-834b-4476-88e3-bbbedc83845a

NFL draft: Talented, troubled TE Colt Lyerla faces barrage of character questions: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-talented-troubled-te-colt-lyerla-faces-223418377--nfl.html

NFL draft diary: Wyoming WR Robert Herron: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/02/20/nfl-draft-diary-wyoming-wr-robert-herron/5658217/

NFL draft: Michigan OT Taylor Lewan tries to get noticed for all the right reasons: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-michigan-ot-taylor-lewan-tries-noticed-010047514--nfl.html

U-M's Lewan denies intimidating woman in Gibbons sexual assault case: http://www.freep.com/article/20140220/SPORTS06/302200167/michigan-taylor-lewan-nfl-combine

2014 NFL Draft team-by-team rumors: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000324494/article/2014-nfl-draft-rumors-nfc-north

Video: Inside the Huddle: Backup QBs Market: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10492327

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Evening Lions Links for Thursday 2-20-14

Lions Articles:

Caldwell admits that Megatron needs more help: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/Caldwell-admits-that-Megatron-needs-more-help/ba99f2b6-73ae-4d2e-90c5-437247e51971

REPORT: Lions get more relief under 2014 salary cap: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/REPORT-Lions-get-more-relief-under-2014-salary-cap/3d62a7e2-e585-47e9-a705-c51c8fd30a67

Whisenhunt: Nothing bad about Lions caused me to pick Titans: http://www.freep.com/article/20140220/SPORTS01/302200120/detroit-lions-tennessee-titans-ken-whisenhunt

NFL salary cap reportedly going up, which would benefit the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140220/SPORTS01/302200077/detroit-lions-nfl-salary-cap

Lions coach Jim Caldwell: No hazing in my locker room: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140220/SPORTS0101/302200091/0/sports0101/Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-No-hazing-my-locker-room

Report: Detroit Lions DE Ezekiel Ansah undergoes shoulder surgery; will be ready for 2014 season: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/report_detroit_lions_de_ezekie.html

Lions not optimistic about Louis Delmas returning to Detroit: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/lions_not_optimistic_about_lou.html

Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell focused on Matthew Stafford winning championships, not being elite: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_foc.html

Ken Whisenhunt says decision to spurn Lions for Titans 'absolutely not' an indictment of Matthew Stafford: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/ken_whisenhunt_says_his_move_t.html

Jim Caldwell on whether Lions will re-sign Brandon Pettigrew: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/jim-caldwell-on-whether-lions-will-re.html

Lions' Jim Caldwell says coaches responsible for lockerroom, everything: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/lions-jim-caldwell-says-coaches.html

Matt Stafford's Hat Is The Problem? Really?: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/02/20/matt-staffords-hat-is-the-problem-really-blog/

Caldwell believes Stafford can be a championship QB: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/caldwell-believes-stafford-can-be-a-championship-quarterback-022014

Jim Caldwell happy to be head coach again: http://espn.go.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/4099/caldwell-wasnt-sure-hed-get-another-head-coaching-job

Caldwell explains Delmas, Burleson moves: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5977/caldwell-explains-the-delmas-burleson-releases

Lions find a little more cap room: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5966/lions-find-a-little-more-cap-room

Meet the Free Agents: DE Israel Idonije: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5932/meet-the-free-agents-de-israel-idonije

Lions notes: Fauria, Bell, Akers, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/20/5427290/lions-notes-joseph-fauria-joique-bell-david-akers

Recapping Jim Caldwell's NFL Combine media session: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/20/5430896/jim-caldwell-nfl-combine-media-session

A simple problem of perception: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326840/article/matthew-staffords-backward-hat-a-simple-perception-problem

Ranking the 2014 Free Agents: Cornerbacks: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/20/ranking-the-2014-free-agents-cornerbacks/

Ranking the 2014 Free Agents: Offensive Tackles: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/20/ranking-the-2014-free-agents-offensive-tackles/

5 Detroit Lions Who Must Be Kicked To The Curb Before Free Agency: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/20/5-detroit-lions-who-must-be-kicked-to-the-curb-before-free-agency/

5 Overrated NFL Free Agents the Detroit Lions Should Avoid At All Costs: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/20/5-overrated-nfl-free-agents-the-detroit-lions-should-avoid-at-all-costs/

Video - Which coach will turn his team around?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000326984/Which-coach-will-turn-his-team-around

2014 Combine:

Walterfootball's Combine Stuff: http://walterfootball.com/combine.php

TFY's Combines News and Notes - Thursday: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9424

2014 Combine Preview: Center: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/2014-Combine-Preview-Center/2d3c39e5-ced6-4686-91dc-7c5fd43db2d4

Caldwell, at NFL combine: 'Extremely important' for Lions to find a No. 2 receiver: http://www.freep.com/article/20140220/SPORTS01/302200124/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell

Top tight end Eric Ebron compares himself to Vernon Davis: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/20/nfl-combine-tight-end-eric-ebron-compares-himself-to-vernon-davis/

NFL combine preview: What to watch for, when Lions brass will talk, TV times, etc.: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_preview_what_to_wa.html

2014 NFL Combine: Trio of Pac-12 offensive linemen turn heads: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24449993/nfl-combine-trio-of-pac-12-offensive-linemen-turn-heads

2014 combine: UNC ailing LT James Hurst to work out at pro day: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24449870/combine-unc-ailing-lt-james-hurst-to-work-out-at-pro-day

2014 NFL combine: Auburn OT Greg Robinson wows at weigh-in: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/rob-rang/24449549/nfl-combine-auburn-ot-greg-robinson-wows-at-weigh-in

Prospects who will impress with intangibles: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326716/article/derek-carr-zack-martin-will-impress-in-intangibles-category

Burning questions for the combine: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/20/2014-combine-questions/

Reality check for the NFL combine: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/02/20/peter-king-malcom-smith-2014-nfl-combine/

Biggest Combine tests: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-20/nfl-combine-2014-interviews-medical-tests-agents-general-managers-workouts-testing

Prepping for combine is well-rounded crash course: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/prepping-combine-well-rounded-crash-211531653--nfl.html

Norris: NFL Combine Preview: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46290/351/norris-nfl-combine-preview

Under the Magnifying Glass – 2014 Scouting Combine: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/02/under-the-magnifying-glass-2014-scouting-combine/

Video - Jim Caldwell NFL Combine press conference: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-NFL-Combine-press-conference/5f3c1361-2e1c-47c2-b559-9d322e4c9815

Video - NFL COMBINE: Kicker Chris Boswell: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/NFL-COMBINE-Kicker-Chris-Boswell-/0982f2ca-ed15-46a3-b660-e876a1b67c6f

Video - TE Seferian-Jenkins doesn't believe he's a 'character risk': http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/draft/2014/02/20/5651035/

Video - Ebron excited to play for any team: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000326982/Ebron-excited-to-play-for-any-team

Video - Lewan looking forward to NFL: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000326980/Lewan-looking-forward-to-NFL

2014 Draft:

Michigan's Taylor Lewan denies intimidating woman in Brendan Gibbons sexual misconduct case: http://mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/02/michigans_taylor_lewan_denies.html

Detroit Lions selecting a safety at No. 10 wouldn't surprise Mike Mayock: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_safety_at_no_10.html

Steelers GM: Draft class could be 'most immature' in 30 years: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/steelers-gm-draft-class-could-be-most-immature-in-30-years-022014

Immaturity of underclassmen a concern for some GMs: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/vikings/2014/02/20/immaturity-underclassmen-a-concern/5651927/

The battle within: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-battle-within.html

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