Lions Articles:
O'HARA: Jim Caldwell on ESPN's Mike and Mike: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Jim-Caldwell-on-ESPNs-Mike--Mike/3d1a3096-60f0-48b2-be8e-a9234416ec96
O'HARA: Did Joseph Fauria meet his expectations last season?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Did-Joseph-Fauria-meet-his-expectations-last-season/1e3cf37c-dcd4-467b-adad-398c37369ffc
Lions backup QB hunt: 'All options are open,' including Orlovsky: http://www.freep.com/article/20140331/SPORTS01/303310057/detroit-lions-dan-orlovsky
Lions coach Caldwell soaks in Opening Day at CoPa: http://www.freep.com/article/20140331/SPORTS01/303310076/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-tigers-comerica-park
Lions' Caldwell won't tip hand on WR Mike Evans: http://www.freep.com/article/20140331/SPORTS01/303310065/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-mike-evans-johnny-manziel
Detroit Lions' top 5 roster needs after the first wave of free agency: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/5_top_areas_of_need_for_the_de.html
Jim Caldwell, after years of plotting, builds promising Detroit Lions coaching staff: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/jim_caldwell_builds_promising.html
Detroit Lions do not have interest -- right now -- in DeSean Jackson: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_do_not_have_inte.html
Who will be the Lions' new kicker?: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/who-will-be-the-lions-new-kicker-033114
Caldwell likes two-point experimentation: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6886/caldwell-likes-two-point-experimentation
Breaking down remaining FAs: http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/31/2014-nfl-free-agency-best-remaining/
FA Power Rankings (Lions ranked 11): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-03-28/nfl-free-agency-power-rankings-bucs-broncos-patriots-raiders/slide/11
Rookies In Focus: Edge Rushers: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/03/31/rookies-in-focus-edge-rushers/
2014 Pro Days:
Stanford’s Cameron Fleming looks like a 10-year NFL starter: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/31/stanfords-cameron-fleming-looks-like-a-10-year-nfl-starter/
Large group of Oakland Raiders coaches check out Cal’s pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/31/large-group-of-oakland-raiders-coaches-check-out-cals-pro-day/
Jerick McKinnon draws crowd to Georgia Southern’s pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/31/jerick-mckinnon-draws-crowd-to-georgia-southerns-pro-day/
D.J. Morrell of Old Dominion a potential rookie free agent: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/31/d-j-morrell-of-old-dominion-a-potential-rookie-free-agent/
Three teams send assistants to check out UNA’s Tavarius Wilson: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/31/three-teams-send-assistants-to-check-out-unas-tavarius-wilson/
Three potential free-agent pickups work out at EKU’s pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/31/three-potential-free-agent-pickups-work-out-at-ekus-pro-day/
2014 Draft:
Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_5.html
Dedication made Donald elite prospect: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6876/dedication-made-donald-elite-prospect
NFL Executive Blasts Eric Ebron, Entire TE Draft Class: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338148/article/nfl-executive-blasts-eric-ebron-entire-te-draft-class
In the Green Room with former Michigan OT Taylor Lewan: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338226/article/in-the-green-room-with-former-michigan-ot-taylor-lewan
Can Auburn DE Dee Ford be an LB in a 3-4? He says yes -- and thanks for asking: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338176/article/auburns-dee-ford-says-he-could-be-a-34-linebacker-if-need-be
Mayock's Top 5 positional rankings: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338425/article/mike-mayocks-updated-position-rankings-for-2014-nfl-draft
2014 NFL Draft: Auburn's Ford has a proven motor -- and confidence: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24508826/nfl-draft-auburns-ford-has-proven-motor
2014 NFL Draft DL capsules: Clowney starts on top of deep class: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24508816/nfl-draft-dl-capsules-bring-on-the-clowney
2014 NFL Draft position breakdown: Defensive line prospects limited: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24508804/nfl-draft-position-breakdown-defensive-line-prospects-limited
NFL Prospect Focus: Chris Borland and Jordan Tripp: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Chris-Borland-and-Jordan-Tripp.html
Brandon Thomas Scouting Report: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/03/brandon-thomas-scouting-report/
Jeremiah Attaochu: McShay on Attaochu: Most upside among LB/DBs: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=130802&line=30819&spln=1
Jeremiah Attaochu: OLB Attaochu's game tape impresses evaluator: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=130802&line=30815&spln=1
Anthony Barr: McShay: Barr is highest risk amongst LB/DB: http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=131821&line=30842&spln=1
Miscellaneous:
Jason Fox visits the Chiefs: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/31/jason-fox-visits-the-chiefs/
Monday, March 31, 2014
Scouting Reports and Articles for the Lions prospects possible at the #10 pick
This post has scouting reports and articles for other possible Lions picks at #10 besides WRs and CBs. Watkins, Evans and Lee are found in my WR page: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014-draft-scouting-reports-and.html and Gilbert and Dennard are found in my CB page: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014-draft-scouting-reports-and_30.html
LB Anthony Barr:
Articles:
What we learned about defensive prospects at pro day-workouts (Barr had a blazing 40 time that was good enough to get him drafted in the top 12) (4-18-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342238/article/what-we-learned-about-defensive-prospects-at-pro-dayworkouts
UCLA's Mora: Barr reminds me of Pro Bowl linebacker John Abraham (4-15-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000341653/article/jim-mora-anthony-barr-reminds-me-of-john-abraham
Ranking the NFL draft's top LBs (Barr is ranked 2) (4-14-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/14/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-linebackers/
2014 NFL Draft: Diversity a must at linebacker (Barr is ranked 2 for OLBs and 8 overall) (4-11-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24520885/nfl-draft-diversity-a-must-at-linebacker
Anthony Barr: Kiper: UCLA OLB Barr's tape wasn't impressive (4-8-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=131821&line=31028&spln=1
ICYMI: Top 10 draft takeaways of the week (Brooks thinks Barr is a better prospect than Mack) (4-4-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339411/article/icymi-what-we-learned-about-draft-prospects-this-week
Anthony Barr: McShay: Barr is highest risk amongst LB/DB (3-31-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=131821&line=30842&spln=1
Barr met with Mayhew the day before his pro day (3-25-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/anthony-barr-set-to-meet-with-cowboys-falcons-titans-and-vikings-032514
NFL draft: Top 10 edge rushers/3-4 outside linebackers (Barr is ranked 1st) (3-25-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/03/25/nfl-draft-top-10-outside-linebackers-anthony-barr-khalil-mack-dee-ford/
Barr, Mack measure up well with recent OLBs drafted in top 10 (3-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336340/article/anthony-barr-khalil-mack-fit-mold-of-olbs-drafted-in-top-10
Jeremiah: Mack has two advantages over Barr as draft's top LB (3-21-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336141/article/jeremiah-khalil-mack-over-anthony-barr-as-top-lb-in-nfl-draft
Video - Best linebacker in the draft: Barr or Mack? (3-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/0ap2000000336103/Best-linebacker-in-the-draft-Barr-or-Mack
Why Detroit could move up or down in draft (He thinks Barr is worth picking at 11) (3-20-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6707/why-the-lions-could-move-up-or-down-in-the-draft
The perfect prospect? UCLA linebacker Barr says he's it (3-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000335771/article/ucla-lb-anthony-barr-im-the-perfect-nfl-draft-prospect
First Draft: Anthony Barr (3-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000335380/First-Draft-Anthony-Barr
Rising stock report (Ford, Mack, Barr, Shazier, Dennard and Ward had strong showings in the first two weeks of pro days) (3-15-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Rising-stock-report.html
UCLA's Anthony Barr would be great pick for Detroit Lions, says Mel Kiper (3-14-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/uclas_anthony_barr_would_be_gr.html
Scout's Take: Barr vs. Mack debate (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329921/article/scouts-take-blog-draft-observations-by-an-exnfl-player-scout
ICYMI: Top draft prospect takeaways of the week (Barr is really, really fast) (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000334126/article/icymi-what-we-learned-about-top-nfl-draft-prospects-this-week
2014 NFL Draft: Week two Pro Day takeaway (Barr is a star. His ceiling is high. He's only played the position for two years. He was a RB before.) (3-14-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24483896/nfl-draft-week-two-pro-day-takeaways
Analyzing 5 draft myths (One of the myths discussed is that Mack is a lock to be picked in the top 5. He thinks Barr is still in the conversation and it will be a roller coaster ride between the two until the end) (3-13-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333778/article/should-qb-first-tier-be-capped-at-manziel-bridgewater-bortles
Report: Detroit Lions GM Martin Mayhew scopes out UCLA LB Anthony Barr's pro day (3-12-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/report_detroit_lions_gm_martin.html
LB Anthony Barr wows at UCLA Pro Day (3-12-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/west/story/lb-anthony-barr-wows-at-ucla-pro-day-031114
Anthony Barr runs 4.41 and 4.49 40s at UCLA’s pro day (3-12-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/14/anthony-barr-runs-4-41-and-4-49-40s-at-uclas-pro-day/
2014 Pro Days: According to Mora, OLB Anthony Barr runs 4.44 (3-11-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24478567/pro-days-according-to-mora-olb-anthony-barr-runs-444
Barr's incredible 40 time at UCLA pro day met with skepticism (3-11-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333239/article/anthony-barrs-pro-day-40-time-met-with-some-skepticism
2014 NFL Draft: Anthony Barr, Darqueze Dennard And Max Bullough Performances Led March 11 Pro Days (3-11-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-draft-anthony-barr-darqueze-dennard-and-max-bullough-performances-led-march-11-pro-days.html
Film study: Anthony Barr, Kyle Van Noy, Scott Crichton, Trent Murphy (3-8-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24471561/film-study-anthony-barr-scott-crichton-trent-murphy-kyle-van-noy
Draft Spotlight: UCLA LB Anthony Barr (2-27-14): http://blogs.atlantafalcons.com/2014/02/27/draft-spotlight-ucla-lb-anthony-barr/
Khalil Mack edges Anthony Barr in 40-yard dash at NFL combine (Barr ran a 4.66 while Mack ran a 4.65) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328836/article/khalil-mack-edges-anthony-barr-in-40yard-dash-at-nfl-combine
2014 NFL combine: UCLA LB Anthony Barr still learning his position (2-22-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24453025/nfl-comboine-ucla-lb-anthony-barr-still-learning-his-position
Anthony Barr says he 'absolutely' should be No. 1 overall pick (2-17-14):http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/anthony-barr-says-he-absolutely-should-be-no-1-overall-pick-021714
Draft Q and A: Anthony Barr (1-30-14): http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Draft-QA-Anthony-Barr/9f65cccd-2ca3-4263-8855-2e607f78b66a
Scouting Reports:
UCLA Profile Page: http://www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30500&ATCLID=208195150
NFL: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/anthony-barr?id=2543459
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1784741/anthony-barr/a>
NFP: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=8
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=105122&draftyear=2014&genpos=OLB
Prospect Profile: Anthony Barr - Sports on Earth: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/67213810/anthony-barr-top-nfl-draft-pass-rush-prospect
Walterfootball: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014abarr.php
DetroitLionsDraft: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/03/anthony-barr-scouting-report/
The Sideline View: http://www.thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/anthony-barr
OLB CJ Mosley:
Articles:
NFL Draft Under the Microscope: Alabama LB C.J. Mosley (4-18-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-under-the-microscope--alabama-lb-c-j--mosley-173958591.html
Ranking the NFL draft's top LBs (Mosley is ranked 3) (4-14-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/14/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-linebackers/
Kouandjio gets chance to work out at Alabama’s second pro day (Lions d-line coach attended it. Mosley only did bench presses. He did 15 reps) (4-11-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/04/11/cyrus-kouandjio-gets-chance-to-work-out-at-alabamas-second-pro-day/
2014 NFL Draft: Diversity a must at linebacker (Mosley is ranked 1 for ILBs and 21 overall) (4-11-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24520885/nfl-draft-diversity-a-must-at-linebacker
Jeremiah: Alabama LB Mosley worthy of top 10 pick in 2014 draft (4-8-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000340137/article/jeremiah-cj-mosley-worthy-of-top-10-pick-in-2014-nfl-draft
Five prospects worth trading up for in 2014 NFL Draft (Mosley is the top inside linebacker prospect in the 2014 class -- and it's not even close. He is a superior athlete at the position with the potential to be an exceptional "three-down" linebacker as a pro.) (4-4-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339514/article/five-prospects-worth-trading-up-for-in-2014-nfl-draft
NFL draft: Top 10 traditional linebackers (Mosley is 1st in the rankings) (3-26-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/03/26/nfl-draft-top-10-linebackers-c-j-mosley-ryan-shazier-chris-borland/
AJ McCarron has A-plus workout at Alabama’s pro day (He went through LB drills and had a quality workout that validates his first round status) (3-14-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/14/aj-mccarron-has-a-plus-workout-at-alabamas-pro-day/
C.J. Mosley's Speed Under Review At Alabama Pro Day (3-12-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333287/article/cj-mosleys-speed-under-review-at-alabama-pro-day
2014 Pro Days: Alabama's Mosley runs well, Kouandjio holds off (3-12-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24480243/pro-days-alabamas-mosley-runs-well-kouandjio-holds-off
Alabama LB Mosley refutes rumors of red-flagged combine medical reports (3-12-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333286/article/alabamas-cj-mosley-says-medical-reports-were-positive
What we learned: 25 post-combine takeaways (CJ Mosley's absence from the press was the most conspicuous) (2-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329324/article/25-things-we-learned-from-the-nfl-scouting-combine
Mayock's Combine Takeaway (Mosley is Mayock's #2 LB behind Mack. He said Mosley is a top 10 kind of player) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328861/article/mayock-pitts-donald-just-as-impressive-as-clowney-at-combine
NFL Combine 2014: Monday's studs and duds (Mosley picked as a dud) (2-24-14): http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_2014_mondays_studs.html
Walterfootball 2014 Combine LB Field Drills Recap (Mosley did well in the field drills) (2-23-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014workoutLB.php
The SEC's best players in 2013, No. 3 CJ Mosley (1-31-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/79003/the-secs-best-players-no-3
Oklahoma co-offensive coordinator compares Mosley to Ray Lewis (12-30-13): http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/12/oklahoma_co-offensive_coordina.html
Mosley wins Butkus award as nations top LB (12-9-13): http://www.rolltide.com/allaccess/?,edoa=423906
Five NFL personnel executives make NFL comparison to Mosley (11-20-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000284985/article/ask-5-what-nfl-player-does-cj-mosley-remind-you-of
Mosley's draft stock on the rise, Kiper says (11-14-13): http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/11/alabama_linebacker_cj_mosleys.html
Mosley perfect LB prospect, Senior Bowl scouting report says (11-14-13): http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/11/cj_mosley_perfect_linebacker_p.html
Brandt compares Mosley to Derrick Coleman (11-4-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000276810/article/tajh-boyd-cj-mosley-top-prospects-to-watch-down-stretch
CJ Mosley had shoulder surgery after 2012 BCS game (4-17-13): http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/04/alabama_lb_cj_mosley_happy_wit.html
Scouting Reports:
Roll Tide Profile Page: http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/cj_mosley_713434.html
NFL.com profile page: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/c.j.-mosley?id=2543464
NFP Scouting Report: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=9
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1762120/cj-mosley
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=110707&draftyear=2014&genpos=OLB
Walterfootball: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014cmosley.php
The Sideline View: http://www.thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/cj-mosley
Rantsports: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/26/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-alabama-ilb-c-j-mosley/
OLB Khalil Mack:
Articles:
NFL draft Under the Microscope: Buffalo LB Khalil Mack (4-15-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-under-the-microscope--buffalo-lb-khalil-mack-172406009.html
2014 NFL draft Round 1 trade scenarios: Players, positions each team should target (he thinks the Lions should consider trading for Mack) (4-15-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/15/2014-nfl-draft-round-1-trade-possibilities/
Ranking the NFL draft's top LBs (Mack is ranked 1) (4-14-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/14/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-linebackers/
2014 NFL Draft: Diversity a must at linebacker (Mack is ranked 1 for OLBs and 6 overall) (4-11-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24520885/nfl-draft-diversity-a-must-at-linebacker
2014 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions Should Trade Up for Khalil Mack (4-10-14): http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/04/09/2014-nfl-draft-detroit-lions-should-trade-up-for-khalil-mack/
ICYMI: Top 10 draft takeaways of the week (Brooks thinks Barr is a better prospect than Mack) (4-4-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339411/article/icymi-what-we-learned-about-draft-prospects-this-week
Browns coach Pettine likens OLB Mack to former No. 1 overall draft pick (4-3-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339306/article/browns-head-coach-likens-khalil-mack-to-bills-mario-williams
NFL draft: Top 10 edge rushers/3-4 outside linebackers (Mack is ranked 2nd) (3-25-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/03/25/nfl-draft-top-10-outside-linebackers-anthony-barr-khalil-mack-dee-ford/
Barr, Mack measure up well with recent OLBs drafted in top 10 (3-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336340/article/anthony-barr-khalil-mack-fit-mold-of-olbs-drafted-in-top-10
Jeremiah: Mack has two advantages over Barr as draft's top LB (3-21-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336141/article/jeremiah-khalil-mack-over-anthony-barr-as-top-lb-in-nfl-draft
Video - Best linebacker in the draft: Barr or Mack? (3-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/0ap2000000336103/Best-linebacker-in-the-draft-Barr-or-Mack
Davis: Five 2014 NFL Draft slam dunks (he thinks Mack will prove doubters wrong) (3-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000335665/article/sammy-watkins-among-five-2014-nfl-draft-slam-dunks
Why Detroit could move up or down in draft (He thinks Mack is worth moving up for) (3-20-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6707/why-the-lions-could-move-up-or-down-in-the-draft
Video - First Draft: Khalil Mack (3-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000335342/First-Draft-Khalil-Mack
Rising stock report (Ford, Mack, Barr, Shazier, Dennard and Ward had strong showings in the first two weeks of pro days) (3-15-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Rising-stock-report.html
Scout's Take: Barr vs. Mack debate (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329921/article/scouts-take-blog-draft-observations-by-an-exnfl-player-scout
Analyzing 5 draft myths (One of the myths discussed is that Mack is a lock to be picked in the top 5. He thinks Barr is still in the conversation and it will be a roller coaster ride between the two until the end) (3-13-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333778/article/should-qb-first-tier-be-capped-at-manziel-bridgewater-bortles
Some teams prefer Mack's consistency to Clowney's talent (3-8-14): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/08/some-in-the-nfl-prefer-macks-consistency-to-clowneys-talent
2014 NFL Draft: Week One Pro Day Takeaways (Shazier had a terrific pro day, but he's chasing Mack who is viewed as a top 6 lock) (3-7-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24472232/nfl-draft-week-one-pro-day-takeaways
College Football 24/7's Top Draft Prospect Takeaways of the Week (Mack is in play to go #1) (3-7-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331686/article/sammy-watkins-khalil-mack-solidify-spots-near-top-of-draft
Best fits for Khalil Mack (Lions are picked as one) (3-6-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331288/article/khalil-macks-best-fits-include-jaguars-buccaneers-lions
Mack discusses unlikely path to top prospect (3-5-14): http://www.nfl.com/podcast/nfl-draft-tracker-podcast
Brandt: Mack among seven in play to be top pick (3-4-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330704/article/buffalos-khalil-mack-in-play-to-be-first-overall-pick-in-draft
2014 Pro Days: Buffalo's Khalil Mack runs 4.53-4.55 (3-4-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24467537/pro-days-buffalos-mack-runs-453-455
Khalil Mack’s tour de force toward draft continues at pro day (3-4-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/04/khalil-macks-tour-de-force-toward-draft-continues-at-pro-day/
Video - NFL Comparisons: Khalil Mack (2-27-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000329726/NFL-Comparisons-Khalil-Mack
Buffalo LB Khalil Mack goes from 2-star recruit to potential top-5 draft pick (2-26-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/buffalo_lb_khalil_mack_goes_fr.html
Nine players that impressed Brandt (Mack is one of the nine players) (2-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329257/article/johnny-manziel-sammy-watkins-among-combine-standouts
Buffalo LB Khalil Mack goes from 2-star recruit to potential top-5 draft pick (2-26-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/buffalo_lb_khalil_mack_goes_fr.html
Did Bridgewater blow it? Combine truths, myths (Schein says Mack won't be drafted ahead of Clowney) (2-25-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329103/article/jadeveon-clowney-sammy-watkins-dazzle-as-myths-truths-swirl
Report: Falcons favor Mack over Barr (2-25-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329049/article/report-falcons-favor-khalil-mack-over-anthony-barr
Mack picked as winner from Day 4 of the Combine (He has all the measurables a team could want in the top pick. The only downside is that he played in the MAC and had some huge games against bad offenses) (2-24-14): http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/02/nfl_scouting_combine_2014_jade.html
Clayton's Monday Combine Observations (He says some people believe Mack could be the #1 pick) (2-24-14): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10513222/draft-keeps-looking-better-combine-progresses
Mayock's Combine Takeaway (Mack is fluid and explosive) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328861/article/mayock-pitts-donald-just-as-impressive-as-clowney-at-combine
Combine takeaways: Manziel's steel-trap memory (Mack winning the battle against Barr) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328820/article/what-we-learned-takeways-from-monday-at-nfl-combine
Monday's winners and losers (Mack picked as a winner) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328922/article/jadeveon-clowney-aaron-donald-shine-michael-sam-struggles
Video - Mack showcases on field ability (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328865/Mack-showcases-on-field-ability
Mack edges Barr among 'backers (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328836/article/khalil-mack-edges-anthony-barr-in-40yard-dash-at-nfl-combine
2014 NFL combine: Mack, Barr raise stakes with stellar numbers (2-24-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24455760/nfl-combine-mack-barr-raise-stakes-with-stellar-numbers
Walterfootball 2014 Combine LB Field Drills (Mack had a solid performance on Monday. He didn't hurt himself, but didn't blow the combine away) (2-24-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchLB.php
Walterfootball 2014 Combine LB Bench Press (Mack had a solid showing with 23 reps) (2-23-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchLB.php
Khalil Mack out to prove video game wrong (2-23-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/23/khalil-mack-nfl-combine-nfl-draft-buffalo-bulls/
Notes from Indianapolis: Part II: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Notes-from-Indianapolis-Part-II.html
Buffalo's Mack ready to dominate (2-23-14): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140223/khalil-mack-buffalo-nfl-draft/
LB Mack can be a versatile weapon (2-23-14): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/LB-Khalil-Mack-can-be-a-versatile-weapon/c951ed5a-6601-484f-99ac-bb4055cc88c4
NFL Saturday Combine Musings: Mack could be pass-rush star (2-23-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24453305/nfl-saturday-combine-musings-buffalos-mack-could-be-pass-rush-star
Mayock would take Mack No. 1 (2-21-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000327619/article/mayock-khalil-mack-would-be-my-no-1-overall-pick
Video - Khalil Mack breakdown (2-21-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap2000000326289/Breaking-down-Khalil-Mack
10 players with big questions to answer at combine (Mack is picked as one) (2-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000326394/article/brooks-10-players-with-big-questions-to-answer-at-combine
Got draft questions? Mayock's got answers (Mayock is high on Mack) (2-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326391/article/mayock-11-takeaways-on-draft-prospects-entering-combine
2014 NFL Draft prospects: Is Khalil Mack a good fit with the Eagles (1-24-14): http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/01/2014_nfl_draft_prospects_is_khalil_mack_a_good_fit_with_the_eagles.html
5 Reasons Khalil Mack is the Best OLB In the 2014 NFL Draft (1-20-14): http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/20/5-reasons-khalil-mack-is-the-best-olb-in-the-2014-nfl-draft/
Will Khalil Mack's Senior Bowl absence impact draft stock? (1-15-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000313738/article/will-khalil-macks-senior-bowl-absence-impact-draft-stock
Jeremiah: Buffalo's Khalil Mack is surest thing in 2014 NFL Draft (1-2-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000308233/article/jeremiah-buffalos-khalil-mack-is-surest-thing-in-2014-nfl-draft
Mack fits as late first round pick in the NFL 12-23-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000303450/article/buffalos-khalil-mack-fits-as-late-firstround-pick-in-nfl-draft
Buffalo's Khalil Mack is a name to remember (12-21-13): http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/12/21/2938238/remember-the-name.html
Khalil Mack makes Aztecs worth watching: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Dec/18/khalil-mack-aztecs-sdsu-buffalo-calkins/
Q and A With Buffalo Bulls LB Khalil Mack (11-26-13): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/q-buffalo-bulls-lb-khalil-mack-170100233--ncaaf.html
Scout compares Mack's speed/size to Von Miller's (near the bottom of the article) (12-20-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000301203/article/joe-philbin-deftly-guiding-miami-dolphins-through-turbulent-ride
Breaking Records and a Senior Bowl Invite: All Eyes On Khalil Mack (11-20-13): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/breaking-records-and-a-senior-bowl-invite-all-eyes-on-khalil-mack.html
Khalil Mack: The Buffalo Bulls' star linebacker's rise to become a top draft prospect (11-19-13): http://college-football.si.com/2013/11/19/khalil-mack-buffalo-bulls/
Mack Q and A (he talks about getting in a fight with his teammates: http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/nov/08/mack-climbing-buffalo-record-books-one-sack-at-a/
» UB suspends Mack; Star linebacker disciplined after fight with teammate: http://www.buffalonews.com/article/20120821/SPORTS/308219956
Scouting Reports:
NFL.com draft page: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/khalil-mack?id=2543463
NFP Scouting Report: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=5
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1754653/khalil-mack
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=94839&draftyear=2014&genpos=OLB
SOE's Prospect Profile: Khalil Mack: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/67157122/khalil-mack-top-10-pick-in-the-nfl-draft
Rant Sports: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/27/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-buffalo-olbde-khalil-mack/
PROSPECT PROFILE: KHALIL MACK: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/67157122/khalil-mack-top-10-pick-in-the-nfl-draft
LB Anthony Barr:
Articles:
What we learned about defensive prospects at pro day-workouts (Barr had a blazing 40 time that was good enough to get him drafted in the top 12) (4-18-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342238/article/what-we-learned-about-defensive-prospects-at-pro-dayworkouts
UCLA's Mora: Barr reminds me of Pro Bowl linebacker John Abraham (4-15-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000341653/article/jim-mora-anthony-barr-reminds-me-of-john-abraham
Ranking the NFL draft's top LBs (Barr is ranked 2) (4-14-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/14/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-linebackers/
2014 NFL Draft: Diversity a must at linebacker (Barr is ranked 2 for OLBs and 8 overall) (4-11-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24520885/nfl-draft-diversity-a-must-at-linebacker
Anthony Barr: Kiper: UCLA OLB Barr's tape wasn't impressive (4-8-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=131821&line=31028&spln=1
ICYMI: Top 10 draft takeaways of the week (Brooks thinks Barr is a better prospect than Mack) (4-4-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339411/article/icymi-what-we-learned-about-draft-prospects-this-week
Anthony Barr: McShay: Barr is highest risk amongst LB/DB (3-31-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=CFB&id=131821&line=30842&spln=1
Barr met with Mayhew the day before his pro day (3-25-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/anthony-barr-set-to-meet-with-cowboys-falcons-titans-and-vikings-032514
NFL draft: Top 10 edge rushers/3-4 outside linebackers (Barr is ranked 1st) (3-25-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/03/25/nfl-draft-top-10-outside-linebackers-anthony-barr-khalil-mack-dee-ford/
Barr, Mack measure up well with recent OLBs drafted in top 10 (3-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336340/article/anthony-barr-khalil-mack-fit-mold-of-olbs-drafted-in-top-10
Jeremiah: Mack has two advantages over Barr as draft's top LB (3-21-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336141/article/jeremiah-khalil-mack-over-anthony-barr-as-top-lb-in-nfl-draft
Video - Best linebacker in the draft: Barr or Mack? (3-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/0ap2000000336103/Best-linebacker-in-the-draft-Barr-or-Mack
Why Detroit could move up or down in draft (He thinks Barr is worth picking at 11) (3-20-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6707/why-the-lions-could-move-up-or-down-in-the-draft
The perfect prospect? UCLA linebacker Barr says he's it (3-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000335771/article/ucla-lb-anthony-barr-im-the-perfect-nfl-draft-prospect
First Draft: Anthony Barr (3-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000335380/First-Draft-Anthony-Barr
Rising stock report (Ford, Mack, Barr, Shazier, Dennard and Ward had strong showings in the first two weeks of pro days) (3-15-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Rising-stock-report.html
UCLA's Anthony Barr would be great pick for Detroit Lions, says Mel Kiper (3-14-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/uclas_anthony_barr_would_be_gr.html
Scout's Take: Barr vs. Mack debate (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329921/article/scouts-take-blog-draft-observations-by-an-exnfl-player-scout
ICYMI: Top draft prospect takeaways of the week (Barr is really, really fast) (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000334126/article/icymi-what-we-learned-about-top-nfl-draft-prospects-this-week
2014 NFL Draft: Week two Pro Day takeaway (Barr is a star. His ceiling is high. He's only played the position for two years. He was a RB before.) (3-14-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24483896/nfl-draft-week-two-pro-day-takeaways
Analyzing 5 draft myths (One of the myths discussed is that Mack is a lock to be picked in the top 5. He thinks Barr is still in the conversation and it will be a roller coaster ride between the two until the end) (3-13-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333778/article/should-qb-first-tier-be-capped-at-manziel-bridgewater-bortles
Report: Detroit Lions GM Martin Mayhew scopes out UCLA LB Anthony Barr's pro day (3-12-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/report_detroit_lions_gm_martin.html
LB Anthony Barr wows at UCLA Pro Day (3-12-14): http://msn.foxsports.com/west/story/lb-anthony-barr-wows-at-ucla-pro-day-031114
Anthony Barr runs 4.41 and 4.49 40s at UCLA’s pro day (3-12-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/14/anthony-barr-runs-4-41-and-4-49-40s-at-uclas-pro-day/
2014 Pro Days: According to Mora, OLB Anthony Barr runs 4.44 (3-11-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24478567/pro-days-according-to-mora-olb-anthony-barr-runs-444
Barr's incredible 40 time at UCLA pro day met with skepticism (3-11-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333239/article/anthony-barrs-pro-day-40-time-met-with-some-skepticism
2014 NFL Draft: Anthony Barr, Darqueze Dennard And Max Bullough Performances Led March 11 Pro Days (3-11-14): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-draft-anthony-barr-darqueze-dennard-and-max-bullough-performances-led-march-11-pro-days.html
Film study: Anthony Barr, Kyle Van Noy, Scott Crichton, Trent Murphy (3-8-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24471561/film-study-anthony-barr-scott-crichton-trent-murphy-kyle-van-noy
Draft Spotlight: UCLA LB Anthony Barr (2-27-14): http://blogs.atlantafalcons.com/2014/02/27/draft-spotlight-ucla-lb-anthony-barr/
Khalil Mack edges Anthony Barr in 40-yard dash at NFL combine (Barr ran a 4.66 while Mack ran a 4.65) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328836/article/khalil-mack-edges-anthony-barr-in-40yard-dash-at-nfl-combine
2014 NFL combine: UCLA LB Anthony Barr still learning his position (2-22-14):http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24453025/nfl-comboine-ucla-lb-anthony-barr-still-learning-his-position
Anthony Barr says he 'absolutely' should be No. 1 overall pick (2-17-14):http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/anthony-barr-says-he-absolutely-should-be-no-1-overall-pick-021714
Draft Q and A: Anthony Barr (1-30-14): http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Draft-QA-Anthony-Barr/9f65cccd-2ca3-4263-8855-2e607f78b66a
Scouting Reports:
UCLA Profile Page: http://www.uclabruins.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30500&ATCLID=208195150
NFL: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/anthony-barr?id=2543459
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1784741/anthony-barr/a>
NFP: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=8
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=105122&draftyear=2014&genpos=OLB
Prospect Profile: Anthony Barr - Sports on Earth: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/67213810/anthony-barr-top-nfl-draft-pass-rush-prospect
Walterfootball: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014abarr.php
DetroitLionsDraft: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/03/anthony-barr-scouting-report/
The Sideline View: http://www.thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/anthony-barr
OLB CJ Mosley:
Articles:
NFL Draft Under the Microscope: Alabama LB C.J. Mosley (4-18-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-under-the-microscope--alabama-lb-c-j--mosley-173958591.html
Ranking the NFL draft's top LBs (Mosley is ranked 3) (4-14-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/14/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-linebackers/
Kouandjio gets chance to work out at Alabama’s second pro day (Lions d-line coach attended it. Mosley only did bench presses. He did 15 reps) (4-11-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/04/11/cyrus-kouandjio-gets-chance-to-work-out-at-alabamas-second-pro-day/
2014 NFL Draft: Diversity a must at linebacker (Mosley is ranked 1 for ILBs and 21 overall) (4-11-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24520885/nfl-draft-diversity-a-must-at-linebacker
Jeremiah: Alabama LB Mosley worthy of top 10 pick in 2014 draft (4-8-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000340137/article/jeremiah-cj-mosley-worthy-of-top-10-pick-in-2014-nfl-draft
Five prospects worth trading up for in 2014 NFL Draft (Mosley is the top inside linebacker prospect in the 2014 class -- and it's not even close. He is a superior athlete at the position with the potential to be an exceptional "three-down" linebacker as a pro.) (4-4-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339514/article/five-prospects-worth-trading-up-for-in-2014-nfl-draft
NFL draft: Top 10 traditional linebackers (Mosley is 1st in the rankings) (3-26-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/03/26/nfl-draft-top-10-linebackers-c-j-mosley-ryan-shazier-chris-borland/
AJ McCarron has A-plus workout at Alabama’s pro day (He went through LB drills and had a quality workout that validates his first round status) (3-14-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/14/aj-mccarron-has-a-plus-workout-at-alabamas-pro-day/
C.J. Mosley's Speed Under Review At Alabama Pro Day (3-12-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333287/article/cj-mosleys-speed-under-review-at-alabama-pro-day
2014 Pro Days: Alabama's Mosley runs well, Kouandjio holds off (3-12-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24480243/pro-days-alabamas-mosley-runs-well-kouandjio-holds-off
Alabama LB Mosley refutes rumors of red-flagged combine medical reports (3-12-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333286/article/alabamas-cj-mosley-says-medical-reports-were-positive
What we learned: 25 post-combine takeaways (CJ Mosley's absence from the press was the most conspicuous) (2-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329324/article/25-things-we-learned-from-the-nfl-scouting-combine
Mayock's Combine Takeaway (Mosley is Mayock's #2 LB behind Mack. He said Mosley is a top 10 kind of player) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328861/article/mayock-pitts-donald-just-as-impressive-as-clowney-at-combine
NFL Combine 2014: Monday's studs and duds (Mosley picked as a dud) (2-24-14): http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_2014_mondays_studs.html
Walterfootball 2014 Combine LB Field Drills Recap (Mosley did well in the field drills) (2-23-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014workoutLB.php
The SEC's best players in 2013, No. 3 CJ Mosley (1-31-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/79003/the-secs-best-players-no-3
Oklahoma co-offensive coordinator compares Mosley to Ray Lewis (12-30-13): http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/12/oklahoma_co-offensive_coordina.html
Mosley wins Butkus award as nations top LB (12-9-13): http://www.rolltide.com/allaccess/?,edoa=423906
Five NFL personnel executives make NFL comparison to Mosley (11-20-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000284985/article/ask-5-what-nfl-player-does-cj-mosley-remind-you-of
Mosley's draft stock on the rise, Kiper says (11-14-13): http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/11/alabama_linebacker_cj_mosleys.html
Mosley perfect LB prospect, Senior Bowl scouting report says (11-14-13): http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/11/cj_mosley_perfect_linebacker_p.html
Brandt compares Mosley to Derrick Coleman (11-4-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000276810/article/tajh-boyd-cj-mosley-top-prospects-to-watch-down-stretch
CJ Mosley had shoulder surgery after 2012 BCS game (4-17-13): http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/index.ssf/2013/04/alabama_lb_cj_mosley_happy_wit.html
Scouting Reports:
Roll Tide Profile Page: http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/cj_mosley_713434.html
NFL.com profile page: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/c.j.-mosley?id=2543464
NFP Scouting Report: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=9
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1762120/cj-mosley
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=110707&draftyear=2014&genpos=OLB
Walterfootball: http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2014cmosley.php
The Sideline View: http://www.thesidelineview.com/scouting-report/cj-mosley
Rantsports: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/26/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-alabama-ilb-c-j-mosley/
OLB Khalil Mack:
Articles:
NFL draft Under the Microscope: Buffalo LB Khalil Mack (4-15-14): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-under-the-microscope--buffalo-lb-khalil-mack-172406009.html
2014 NFL draft Round 1 trade scenarios: Players, positions each team should target (he thinks the Lions should consider trading for Mack) (4-15-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/15/2014-nfl-draft-round-1-trade-possibilities/
Ranking the NFL draft's top LBs (Mack is ranked 1) (4-14-14): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/14/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-linebackers/
2014 NFL Draft: Diversity a must at linebacker (Mack is ranked 1 for OLBs and 6 overall) (4-11-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24520885/nfl-draft-diversity-a-must-at-linebacker
2014 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions Should Trade Up for Khalil Mack (4-10-14): http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/04/09/2014-nfl-draft-detroit-lions-should-trade-up-for-khalil-mack/
ICYMI: Top 10 draft takeaways of the week (Brooks thinks Barr is a better prospect than Mack) (4-4-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339411/article/icymi-what-we-learned-about-draft-prospects-this-week
Browns coach Pettine likens OLB Mack to former No. 1 overall draft pick (4-3-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339306/article/browns-head-coach-likens-khalil-mack-to-bills-mario-williams
NFL draft: Top 10 edge rushers/3-4 outside linebackers (Mack is ranked 2nd) (3-25-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/03/25/nfl-draft-top-10-outside-linebackers-anthony-barr-khalil-mack-dee-ford/
Barr, Mack measure up well with recent OLBs drafted in top 10 (3-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336340/article/anthony-barr-khalil-mack-fit-mold-of-olbs-drafted-in-top-10
Jeremiah: Mack has two advantages over Barr as draft's top LB (3-21-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000336141/article/jeremiah-khalil-mack-over-anthony-barr-as-top-lb-in-nfl-draft
Video - Best linebacker in the draft: Barr or Mack? (3-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/0ap2000000336103/Best-linebacker-in-the-draft-Barr-or-Mack
Davis: Five 2014 NFL Draft slam dunks (he thinks Mack will prove doubters wrong) (3-20-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000335665/article/sammy-watkins-among-five-2014-nfl-draft-slam-dunks
Why Detroit could move up or down in draft (He thinks Mack is worth moving up for) (3-20-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6707/why-the-lions-could-move-up-or-down-in-the-draft
Video - First Draft: Khalil Mack (3-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000335342/First-Draft-Khalil-Mack
Rising stock report (Ford, Mack, Barr, Shazier, Dennard and Ward had strong showings in the first two weeks of pro days) (3-15-14): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Rising-stock-report.html
Scout's Take: Barr vs. Mack debate (3-14-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329921/article/scouts-take-blog-draft-observations-by-an-exnfl-player-scout
Analyzing 5 draft myths (One of the myths discussed is that Mack is a lock to be picked in the top 5. He thinks Barr is still in the conversation and it will be a roller coaster ride between the two until the end) (3-13-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000333778/article/should-qb-first-tier-be-capped-at-manziel-bridgewater-bortles
Some teams prefer Mack's consistency to Clowney's talent (3-8-14): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/08/some-in-the-nfl-prefer-macks-consistency-to-clowneys-talent
2014 NFL Draft: Week One Pro Day Takeaways (Shazier had a terrific pro day, but he's chasing Mack who is viewed as a top 6 lock) (3-7-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24472232/nfl-draft-week-one-pro-day-takeaways
College Football 24/7's Top Draft Prospect Takeaways of the Week (Mack is in play to go #1) (3-7-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331686/article/sammy-watkins-khalil-mack-solidify-spots-near-top-of-draft
Best fits for Khalil Mack (Lions are picked as one) (3-6-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000331288/article/khalil-macks-best-fits-include-jaguars-buccaneers-lions
Mack discusses unlikely path to top prospect (3-5-14): http://www.nfl.com/podcast/nfl-draft-tracker-podcast
Brandt: Mack among seven in play to be top pick (3-4-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330704/article/buffalos-khalil-mack-in-play-to-be-first-overall-pick-in-draft
2014 Pro Days: Buffalo's Khalil Mack runs 4.53-4.55 (3-4-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24467537/pro-days-buffalos-mack-runs-453-455
Khalil Mack’s tour de force toward draft continues at pro day (3-4-14): http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/04/khalil-macks-tour-de-force-toward-draft-continues-at-pro-day/
Video - NFL Comparisons: Khalil Mack (2-27-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000329726/NFL-Comparisons-Khalil-Mack
Buffalo LB Khalil Mack goes from 2-star recruit to potential top-5 draft pick (2-26-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/buffalo_lb_khalil_mack_goes_fr.html
Nine players that impressed Brandt (Mack is one of the nine players) (2-26-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329257/article/johnny-manziel-sammy-watkins-among-combine-standouts
Buffalo LB Khalil Mack goes from 2-star recruit to potential top-5 draft pick (2-26-14): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/buffalo_lb_khalil_mack_goes_fr.html
Did Bridgewater blow it? Combine truths, myths (Schein says Mack won't be drafted ahead of Clowney) (2-25-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329103/article/jadeveon-clowney-sammy-watkins-dazzle-as-myths-truths-swirl
Report: Falcons favor Mack over Barr (2-25-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329049/article/report-falcons-favor-khalil-mack-over-anthony-barr
Mack picked as winner from Day 4 of the Combine (He has all the measurables a team could want in the top pick. The only downside is that he played in the MAC and had some huge games against bad offenses) (2-24-14): http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/02/nfl_scouting_combine_2014_jade.html
Clayton's Monday Combine Observations (He says some people believe Mack could be the #1 pick) (2-24-14): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10513222/draft-keeps-looking-better-combine-progresses
Mayock's Combine Takeaway (Mack is fluid and explosive) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328861/article/mayock-pitts-donald-just-as-impressive-as-clowney-at-combine
Combine takeaways: Manziel's steel-trap memory (Mack winning the battle against Barr) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328820/article/what-we-learned-takeways-from-monday-at-nfl-combine
Monday's winners and losers (Mack picked as a winner) (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328922/article/jadeveon-clowney-aaron-donald-shine-michael-sam-struggles
Video - Mack showcases on field ability (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328865/Mack-showcases-on-field-ability
Mack edges Barr among 'backers (2-24-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328836/article/khalil-mack-edges-anthony-barr-in-40yard-dash-at-nfl-combine
2014 NFL combine: Mack, Barr raise stakes with stellar numbers (2-24-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24455760/nfl-combine-mack-barr-raise-stakes-with-stellar-numbers
Walterfootball 2014 Combine LB Field Drills (Mack had a solid performance on Monday. He didn't hurt himself, but didn't blow the combine away) (2-24-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchLB.php
Walterfootball 2014 Combine LB Bench Press (Mack had a solid showing with 23 reps) (2-23-14): http://walterfootball.com/combine2014benchLB.php
Khalil Mack out to prove video game wrong (2-23-14): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/23/khalil-mack-nfl-combine-nfl-draft-buffalo-bulls/
Notes from Indianapolis: Part II: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Notes-from-Indianapolis-Part-II.html
Buffalo's Mack ready to dominate (2-23-14): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140223/khalil-mack-buffalo-nfl-draft/
LB Mack can be a versatile weapon (2-23-14): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/LB-Khalil-Mack-can-be-a-versatile-weapon/c951ed5a-6601-484f-99ac-bb4055cc88c4
NFL Saturday Combine Musings: Mack could be pass-rush star (2-23-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24453305/nfl-saturday-combine-musings-buffalos-mack-could-be-pass-rush-star
Mayock would take Mack No. 1 (2-21-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000327619/article/mayock-khalil-mack-would-be-my-no-1-overall-pick
Video - Khalil Mack breakdown (2-21-14): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap2000000326289/Breaking-down-Khalil-Mack
10 players with big questions to answer at combine (Mack is picked as one) (2-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000326394/article/brooks-10-players-with-big-questions-to-answer-at-combine
Got draft questions? Mayock's got answers (Mayock is high on Mack) (2-19-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326391/article/mayock-11-takeaways-on-draft-prospects-entering-combine
2014 NFL Draft prospects: Is Khalil Mack a good fit with the Eagles (1-24-14): http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/01/2014_nfl_draft_prospects_is_khalil_mack_a_good_fit_with_the_eagles.html
5 Reasons Khalil Mack is the Best OLB In the 2014 NFL Draft (1-20-14): http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/20/5-reasons-khalil-mack-is-the-best-olb-in-the-2014-nfl-draft/
Will Khalil Mack's Senior Bowl absence impact draft stock? (1-15-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000313738/article/will-khalil-macks-senior-bowl-absence-impact-draft-stock
Jeremiah: Buffalo's Khalil Mack is surest thing in 2014 NFL Draft (1-2-14): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000308233/article/jeremiah-buffalos-khalil-mack-is-surest-thing-in-2014-nfl-draft
Mack fits as late first round pick in the NFL 12-23-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000303450/article/buffalos-khalil-mack-fits-as-late-firstround-pick-in-nfl-draft
Buffalo's Khalil Mack is a name to remember (12-21-13): http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/12/21/2938238/remember-the-name.html
Khalil Mack makes Aztecs worth watching: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Dec/18/khalil-mack-aztecs-sdsu-buffalo-calkins/
Q and A With Buffalo Bulls LB Khalil Mack (11-26-13): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/q-buffalo-bulls-lb-khalil-mack-170100233--ncaaf.html
Scout compares Mack's speed/size to Von Miller's (near the bottom of the article) (12-20-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000301203/article/joe-philbin-deftly-guiding-miami-dolphins-through-turbulent-ride
Breaking Records and a Senior Bowl Invite: All Eyes On Khalil Mack (11-20-13): http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/breaking-records-and-a-senior-bowl-invite-all-eyes-on-khalil-mack.html
Khalil Mack: The Buffalo Bulls' star linebacker's rise to become a top draft prospect (11-19-13): http://college-football.si.com/2013/11/19/khalil-mack-buffalo-bulls/
Mack Q and A (he talks about getting in a fight with his teammates: http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/nov/08/mack-climbing-buffalo-record-books-one-sack-at-a/
» UB suspends Mack; Star linebacker disciplined after fight with teammate: http://www.buffalonews.com/article/20120821/SPORTS/308219956
Scouting Reports:
NFL.com draft page: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/khalil-mack?id=2543463
NFP Scouting Report: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=5
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1754653/khalil-mack
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=94839&draftyear=2014&genpos=OLB
SOE's Prospect Profile: Khalil Mack: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/67157122/khalil-mack-top-10-pick-in-the-nfl-draft
Rant Sports: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/27/2014-nfl-draft-scouting-report-buffalo-olbde-khalil-mack/
PROSPECT PROFILE: KHALIL MACK: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/67157122/khalil-mack-top-10-pick-in-the-nfl-draft
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Morning Lions Links for Monday 3-31-14
Lions Articles:
Lions expecting a lot from CB Darius Slay in 2014: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-expecting-a-lot-from-CB-Darius-Slay-in-2014/08c352c8-4946-4b3a-a2ea-99c317800fbd
Detroit Lions open to carrying 2 fullbacks in 2014: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_open_to_carrying.html
Poll: Are Detroit Lions fans OK with cost of trading up to get Sammy Watkins: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/poll_are_detroit_lions_fans_wi.html
Matthew Stafford: Lots of bad habits to break: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/fantasy-football-today/24507882/matthew-stafford-lots-of-bad-habits-to-break
2014 Pro Days:
Pro days notebook: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Pro-days-notebook-8642.html
2014 Draft:
NFC scout: Mike Evans made Manziel: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338091/article/scout-mike-evans-made-johnny-manziel-not-other-way-around>/a>
Eckel: Three men love NFL draft for wide receivers, so-so for tight ends (This article has quotes from scouts on TE and WR prospects) (3-30-14): http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2014/03/eckel_three_men_love_nfl_draft.html
Lions expecting a lot from CB Darius Slay in 2014: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-expecting-a-lot-from-CB-Darius-Slay-in-2014/08c352c8-4946-4b3a-a2ea-99c317800fbd
Detroit Lions open to carrying 2 fullbacks in 2014: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_open_to_carrying.html
Poll: Are Detroit Lions fans OK with cost of trading up to get Sammy Watkins: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/poll_are_detroit_lions_fans_wi.html
Matthew Stafford: Lots of bad habits to break: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/fantasy-football-today/24507882/matthew-stafford-lots-of-bad-habits-to-break
2014 Pro Days:
Pro days notebook: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Pro-days-notebook-8642.html
2014 Draft:
NFC scout: Mike Evans made Manziel: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338091/article/scout-mike-evans-made-johnny-manziel-not-other-way-around>/a>
Eckel: Three men love NFL draft for wide receivers, so-so for tight ends (This article has quotes from scouts on TE and WR prospects) (3-30-14): http://www.nj.com/times-sports/index.ssf/2014/03/eckel_three_men_love_nfl_draft.html
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Morning Lions Links for Sunday 3-30-13
Lions Articles:
Lions on the lookout for versatile, edge-rushing LB: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-on-the-lookout-for-versatile-edge-rushing-LB/2c0c23d2-13ac-47d0-af02-846412d1241b
WEEK IN REVIEW: Top news from the NFL Owners Meetings: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/WEEK-IN-REVIEW-Top-news-from-the-NFL-Owners-Meetings/0781388a-5485-45de-8945-e8c9f644c36d
New Lions head coach Jim Caldwell scores with inspiring attitude: http://www.freep.com/article/20140330/COL10/303300057/Rochelle-Riley-New-Lions-head-coach-Jim-Caldwell-scores-with-inspiring-attitude
Lions ready to 'hit the road running' with new coaching staff: http://www.freep.com/article/20140329/SPORTS01/303290068/detroit-lions-new-coaching-staff
James Ihedigbo lauds the diversity of Lions' new defensive scheme: www.detroitnews.com/article/20140329/SPORTS0101/303290055/James-Ihedigbo-lauds-diversity-Lions-new-defensive-scheme
What exactly is Brian Xanders' role in the Detroit Lions' draft process?: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/what_exactly_does_brian_xander.html
Lions Mailbag: Can Lions win now?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6871/lions-mailbag-can-lions-win-now
2014 Pro Days:
Jeremiah Attaochu to visit Lions, Chargers, Colts: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/29/jeremiah-attaochu-to-visit-lions-chargers-colts/
Louisiana Tech’s Justin Ellis could be third-round pick: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/29/louisiana-techs-justin-ellis-could-be-third-round-pick/
Giants OL coach attends East Carolina pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/29/giants-ol-coach-attends-east-carolina-pro-day/
June Jones: Gilbert's pro day workout best since Jeff George in 1990: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338045/article/june-jones-garrett-gilberts-pro-day-best-since-jeff-george
2014 Draft:
Small Receivers, Big Impact: http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/small-receivers-big-impact/
Lions on the lookout for versatile, edge-rushing LB: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-on-the-lookout-for-versatile-edge-rushing-LB/2c0c23d2-13ac-47d0-af02-846412d1241b
WEEK IN REVIEW: Top news from the NFL Owners Meetings: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/WEEK-IN-REVIEW-Top-news-from-the-NFL-Owners-Meetings/0781388a-5485-45de-8945-e8c9f644c36d
New Lions head coach Jim Caldwell scores with inspiring attitude: http://www.freep.com/article/20140330/COL10/303300057/Rochelle-Riley-New-Lions-head-coach-Jim-Caldwell-scores-with-inspiring-attitude
Lions ready to 'hit the road running' with new coaching staff: http://www.freep.com/article/20140329/SPORTS01/303290068/detroit-lions-new-coaching-staff
James Ihedigbo lauds the diversity of Lions' new defensive scheme: www.detroitnews.com/article/20140329/SPORTS0101/303290055/James-Ihedigbo-lauds-diversity-Lions-new-defensive-scheme
What exactly is Brian Xanders' role in the Detroit Lions' draft process?: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/what_exactly_does_brian_xander.html
Lions Mailbag: Can Lions win now?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6871/lions-mailbag-can-lions-win-now
2014 Pro Days:
Jeremiah Attaochu to visit Lions, Chargers, Colts: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/29/jeremiah-attaochu-to-visit-lions-chargers-colts/
Louisiana Tech’s Justin Ellis could be third-round pick: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/29/louisiana-techs-justin-ellis-could-be-third-round-pick/
Giants OL coach attends East Carolina pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/29/giants-ol-coach-attends-east-carolina-pro-day/
June Jones: Gilbert's pro day workout best since Jeff George in 1990: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338045/article/june-jones-garrett-gilberts-pro-day-best-since-jeff-george
2014 Draft:
Small Receivers, Big Impact: http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/small-receivers-big-impact/
Friday, March 28, 2014
Morning Lions Links for Saturday 3-29-14
Lions Articles:
TIM AND MIKE: Is moving up in draft best option for Detroit?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Is-moving-up-in-draft-best-option-for-Detroit/7c46a0b0-ff70-40f9-920f-3e8298ae0787
Sean Payton says Joe Lombardi is "forward thinking": http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Sean-Payton-says-Joe-Lombardi-is-forward-thinking-/350fbeaf-66ed-45fa-85ad-a180669bcced
New safety James Ihedigbo: It's time to make the Detroit Lions a world champion: http://www.freep.com/article/20140328/SPORTS01/303280115/detroit-lions-james-ihedigbo
Lions' Quin still rehabbing from ankle surgery but working out with Ihedigbo: http://www.freep.com/article/20140328/SPORTS01/303280103/detroit-lions-glover-quin-ankle-injury
Ihedigbo's contract with Lions far from exorbitant: http://www.freep.com/article/20140328/SPORTS01/303280078/detroit-lions-jame-ihedigbo-contract
Lions' Glover Quin impressed by veteran additions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140327/SPORTS0101/303270131/Lions-Glover-Quin-impressed-by-veteran-additions
James Ihedigbo predicts Super Bowl for Lions, and it's not just talk: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140328/SPORTS0101/303280084/James-Ihedigbo-predicts-Super-Bowl-Lions-s-not-just-talk
James Ihedigbo, already working out with Glover Quin in Houston, explains move to Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/james_ihedigbo_already_working.html
Column: The Detroit Lions shouldn't reward Nick Fairley for a big 2014, if he has one: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/column_if_nick_fairley_has_a_m.html
Jim Caldwell brings 'calmness and maturity' to Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/jim_caldwell_brings_calmness_a.html
Detroit Lions - Shaun Hill will be tough to replace: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/03/detroit-lions-shaun-hill-will-be-tough.html
Lions notes: Ansah still recovering from surgery: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/3/28/5549930/lions-notes-ziggy-ansah-injury-shoulder-surgery
Breaking down James Ihedigbo's contract: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6863/breaking-down-james-ihedigbos-contract
Players poised to get extensions (Suh is one of the players mentioned): http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/28/colin-kaepernick-extension-dez-bryant/
2014 Pro Days:
Garrett Gilbert, two others shine at SMU pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/28/garrett-gilbert-two-others-shine-at-smu-pro-day/
Pro day roundup: SMU's Gilbert, Georgia Tech's Attaochu have big days: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337926/article/2014-nfl-draft-what-we-learned-from-fridays-pro-days
Texas Two-step: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/70285872/johnny-manziel-mike-evans-texas-am-pro-day
2014 NFL Draft: Week four Pro Day takeaways: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24504996/nfl-draft-week-four-pro-day-takeaways
2014 Draft:
Mock Draft Round Up: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/03/mock-draft-round-up-16.html
NFL draft order released: Lions' Mayhew says there are not 10 elite prospects: http://www.freep.com/article/20140328/SPORTS01/303280090/2014-nfl-draft-order-detroit-lions
Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Nebraska CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_4.html
ICYMI: 10 things we learned about draft's top prospects this week: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337790/article/icymi-what-we-learned-about-draft-prospects-this-week
Lewan: Best decision I ever made was converting from DL to OL: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337995/article/michigans-taylor-lewan-i-was-an-awful-defensive-lineman
Report: Texans trying hard to trade first-overall draft pick: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24504817/report-texans-trying-hard-to-trade-first-overall-draft-pick
NFL Prospect Focus: Jon Halapio and Seantrel Henderson: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Jon-Halapio-and-Seantrel-Henderson.html
TIM AND MIKE: Is moving up in draft best option for Detroit?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Is-moving-up-in-draft-best-option-for-Detroit/7c46a0b0-ff70-40f9-920f-3e8298ae0787
Sean Payton says Joe Lombardi is "forward thinking": http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Sean-Payton-says-Joe-Lombardi-is-forward-thinking-/350fbeaf-66ed-45fa-85ad-a180669bcced
New safety James Ihedigbo: It's time to make the Detroit Lions a world champion: http://www.freep.com/article/20140328/SPORTS01/303280115/detroit-lions-james-ihedigbo
Lions' Quin still rehabbing from ankle surgery but working out with Ihedigbo: http://www.freep.com/article/20140328/SPORTS01/303280103/detroit-lions-glover-quin-ankle-injury
Ihedigbo's contract with Lions far from exorbitant: http://www.freep.com/article/20140328/SPORTS01/303280078/detroit-lions-jame-ihedigbo-contract
Lions' Glover Quin impressed by veteran additions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140327/SPORTS0101/303270131/Lions-Glover-Quin-impressed-by-veteran-additions
James Ihedigbo predicts Super Bowl for Lions, and it's not just talk: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140328/SPORTS0101/303280084/James-Ihedigbo-predicts-Super-Bowl-Lions-s-not-just-talk
James Ihedigbo, already working out with Glover Quin in Houston, explains move to Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/james_ihedigbo_already_working.html
Column: The Detroit Lions shouldn't reward Nick Fairley for a big 2014, if he has one: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/column_if_nick_fairley_has_a_m.html
Jim Caldwell brings 'calmness and maturity' to Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/jim_caldwell_brings_calmness_a.html
Detroit Lions - Shaun Hill will be tough to replace: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/03/detroit-lions-shaun-hill-will-be-tough.html
Lions notes: Ansah still recovering from surgery: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/3/28/5549930/lions-notes-ziggy-ansah-injury-shoulder-surgery
Breaking down James Ihedigbo's contract: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6863/breaking-down-james-ihedigbos-contract
Players poised to get extensions (Suh is one of the players mentioned): http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/28/colin-kaepernick-extension-dez-bryant/
2014 Pro Days:
Garrett Gilbert, two others shine at SMU pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/28/garrett-gilbert-two-others-shine-at-smu-pro-day/
Pro day roundup: SMU's Gilbert, Georgia Tech's Attaochu have big days: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337926/article/2014-nfl-draft-what-we-learned-from-fridays-pro-days
Texas Two-step: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/70285872/johnny-manziel-mike-evans-texas-am-pro-day
2014 NFL Draft: Week four Pro Day takeaways: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24504996/nfl-draft-week-four-pro-day-takeaways
2014 Draft:
Mock Draft Round Up: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/03/mock-draft-round-up-16.html
NFL draft order released: Lions' Mayhew says there are not 10 elite prospects: http://www.freep.com/article/20140328/SPORTS01/303280090/2014-nfl-draft-order-detroit-lions
Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Nebraska CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_4.html
ICYMI: 10 things we learned about draft's top prospects this week: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337790/article/icymi-what-we-learned-about-draft-prospects-this-week
Lewan: Best decision I ever made was converting from DL to OL: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337995/article/michigans-taylor-lewan-i-was-an-awful-defensive-lineman
Report: Texans trying hard to trade first-overall draft pick: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24504817/report-texans-trying-hard-to-trade-first-overall-draft-pick
NFL Prospect Focus: Jon Halapio and Seantrel Henderson: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Jon-Halapio-and-Seantrel-Henderson.html
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Morning Lions Links for Friday 3-28-14
Lions Articles:
Lions want an edge-rushing LB, but they don't seem to have one: http://www.freep.com/article/20140327/SPORTS01/303270081/detroit-lions-anthony-barr-nfl-draft
Lions QB Hill leaves for Rams; could Orlovsky replace him?: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260126/shaun-hill-rams-detroit-lions
Lions' Glover Quin impressed by veteran additions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140327/SPORTS0101/303270131/1361/Lions--Glover-Quin-impressed-by-veteran-additions
Detroit Lions' James Ihedigbo will have a cap hit of $1.15 million in 2014: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_james_ihedigbo_w.html
Where does Ryan Broyles fit into the Detroit Lions' remade receiver corps?: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/while_detroit_lions_stock_up_o.html
What the Lions lineup looks like right now: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6849/what-the-lions-lineup-looks-like-right-now
Double Coverage: QB Shaun Hill: http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/7082/double-coverage-qb-shaun-hill
Notes: Lewand discusses third jersey, cheerleaders: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/3/27/5549926/lions-notes-tom-lewand-third-jersey-cheerleaders
2014 Pro Days:
TWENTYMAN: An inside look at Pro Day and scouting: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-An-inside-look-at-Pro-Day-and-scouting/4f7a9542-1e36-44b8-b3c9-e0196ff13b1a
Mike Evans impresses on pro day: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337554/article/mike-evans-impresses-on-pro-day
Pro-day roundup: Manziel not only QB prospect to hold workout Thursday (Lions went to Coastal Carolina's Pro Day): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337627/article/2014-nfl-draft-what-we-learned-from-thursdays-pro-days
Johnny Manziel, Mike Evans both put on a show: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/27/johnny-manziel-mike-evans-both-put-on-a-show/
Mike Davis, Jackson Jeffcoat work for 32 teams at Texas pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/27/mike-davis-jackson-jeffcoat-work-out-for-32-teams-at-texas-pro-day/
Texas State’s pro day held under the lights: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/27/texas-states-pro-day-held-under-the-lights/
McGill University OL attracts nine NFL teams to Canada: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/27/mcgill-university-ol-attracts-nine-nfl-teams-to-canada/
2014 Pro Days: Johnny Manziel knocks it out of the park at pro day: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24502968/pro-days-johnny-manziel-knocks-it-out-of-the-park-at-pro-day
Texas pro day: Recapping the results: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/colleges/post/_/id/4688033/texas-pro-day-recapping-the-results
Tape vs. Workouts: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Tape-vs-Workouts.html
Evans' 60 yd catch at pro day: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000337458/Manziel-ends-pro-day-with-a-bang
2014 Draft:
Report: Detroit Lions to host Iowa tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz for a visit: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/report_detroit_lions_to_host_i.html
Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_3.html
Where Detroit Lions will pick in 2014 draft: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6855/where-detroit-lions-will-pick-in-2014-draft
Jeremiah: Evans will be most productive in Year 1 among rookie WRs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337375/article/jeremiah-mike-evans-will-be-better-rookie-than-sammy-watkins
Brandt: 'Mike Evans has the best hands I've seen since Calvin Johnson': http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337507/article/brandt-mike-evans-has-best-hands-since-calvin-johnson
In the Green Room with former Auburn DE Dee Ford: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337564/article/in-the-green-room-with-former-auburn-de-dee-ford
Eric Ebron: Why He’s Still An Option for the 10th Overall Pick: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/03/eric-ebron-why-hes-still-an-option-for-the-10th-overall-pick/
NFL draft: Top 10 cornerbacks: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/03/27/nfl-draft-top-10-cornerbacks-justin-gilbert-darqueze-dennard-kyle-fuller-bradley-roby-jason-verrett/
2014 Nfl Draft: Evaluating The Top 25 Small School Prospects: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-draft-small-school-garoppolo-desir-aikens-ranking-crowell-turner-reid-butler.html
Video:
Let's Do Lunch: Joseph Fauria: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000337506/Let-s-Do-Lunch-Joseph-Fauria
Lions want an edge-rushing LB, but they don't seem to have one: http://www.freep.com/article/20140327/SPORTS01/303270081/detroit-lions-anthony-barr-nfl-draft
Lions QB Hill leaves for Rams; could Orlovsky replace him?: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260126/shaun-hill-rams-detroit-lions
Lions' Glover Quin impressed by veteran additions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140327/SPORTS0101/303270131/1361/Lions--Glover-Quin-impressed-by-veteran-additions
Detroit Lions' James Ihedigbo will have a cap hit of $1.15 million in 2014: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_james_ihedigbo_w.html
Where does Ryan Broyles fit into the Detroit Lions' remade receiver corps?: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/while_detroit_lions_stock_up_o.html
What the Lions lineup looks like right now: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6849/what-the-lions-lineup-looks-like-right-now
Double Coverage: QB Shaun Hill: http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/7082/double-coverage-qb-shaun-hill
Notes: Lewand discusses third jersey, cheerleaders: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/3/27/5549926/lions-notes-tom-lewand-third-jersey-cheerleaders
2014 Pro Days:
TWENTYMAN: An inside look at Pro Day and scouting: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-An-inside-look-at-Pro-Day-and-scouting/4f7a9542-1e36-44b8-b3c9-e0196ff13b1a
Mike Evans impresses on pro day: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337554/article/mike-evans-impresses-on-pro-day
Pro-day roundup: Manziel not only QB prospect to hold workout Thursday (Lions went to Coastal Carolina's Pro Day): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337627/article/2014-nfl-draft-what-we-learned-from-thursdays-pro-days
Johnny Manziel, Mike Evans both put on a show: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/27/johnny-manziel-mike-evans-both-put-on-a-show/
Mike Davis, Jackson Jeffcoat work for 32 teams at Texas pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/27/mike-davis-jackson-jeffcoat-work-out-for-32-teams-at-texas-pro-day/
Texas State’s pro day held under the lights: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/27/texas-states-pro-day-held-under-the-lights/
McGill University OL attracts nine NFL teams to Canada: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/27/mcgill-university-ol-attracts-nine-nfl-teams-to-canada/
2014 Pro Days: Johnny Manziel knocks it out of the park at pro day: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24502968/pro-days-johnny-manziel-knocks-it-out-of-the-park-at-pro-day
Texas pro day: Recapping the results: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/colleges/post/_/id/4688033/texas-pro-day-recapping-the-results
Tape vs. Workouts: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Tape-vs-Workouts.html
Evans' 60 yd catch at pro day: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000337458/Manziel-ends-pro-day-with-a-bang
2014 Draft:
Report: Detroit Lions to host Iowa tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz for a visit: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/report_detroit_lions_to_host_i.html
Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_3.html
Where Detroit Lions will pick in 2014 draft: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6855/where-detroit-lions-will-pick-in-2014-draft
Jeremiah: Evans will be most productive in Year 1 among rookie WRs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337375/article/jeremiah-mike-evans-will-be-better-rookie-than-sammy-watkins
Brandt: 'Mike Evans has the best hands I've seen since Calvin Johnson': http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337507/article/brandt-mike-evans-has-best-hands-since-calvin-johnson
In the Green Room with former Auburn DE Dee Ford: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337564/article/in-the-green-room-with-former-auburn-de-dee-ford
Eric Ebron: Why He’s Still An Option for the 10th Overall Pick: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/03/eric-ebron-why-hes-still-an-option-for-the-10th-overall-pick/
NFL draft: Top 10 cornerbacks: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/03/27/nfl-draft-top-10-cornerbacks-justin-gilbert-darqueze-dennard-kyle-fuller-bradley-roby-jason-verrett/
2014 Nfl Draft: Evaluating The Top 25 Small School Prospects: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-draft-small-school-garoppolo-desir-aikens-ranking-crowell-turner-reid-butler.html
Video:
Let's Do Lunch: Joseph Fauria: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000337506/Let-s-Do-Lunch-Joseph-Fauria
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Morning Lions Links for Thursday 3-27-14
Lions Articles:
Detroit Lions backup QB Shaun Hill leaves for Rams: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260126/shaun-hill-rams-detroit-lions
Mark Sanchez not on Lions' radar for backup QB: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260120/mark-sanchez-detroit-lions-eagles-jets
Lions not worried about distraction if Suh doesn't sign an extension: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260117/ndamukong-suh-contract-detroit-lions
Lions 'certainly' could draft a QB this year: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260067/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-2014
NFL coaches share how Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell can succeed in NFL: http://www.freep.com/article/20140327/SPORTS01/303270043/detroit-lions-first-year-coach-jim-caldwell
Detroit Lions' Tom Lewand gives his take on the proposed NFL rules changes: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260115/nfl-rules-changes-detroit-lions
Lions' Mayhew to check out WR Evans, remains fond of Watkins: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260085/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-sammy-watkins-mike-evans
Lions might wear alternate jerseys again, but still a big 'no' on cheerleaders: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260096/detroit-lions-cheerleaders-uniforms
Saints coach sees no credibility issues for Lions rookie offensive coordinator: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140326/SPORTS0101/303260061/0/sports0101/Saints-coach-sees-no-credibility-issues-Lions-rookie-offensive-coordinator
Detroit Lions say Ndamukong Suh's contract won't be distraction if deal isn't completed before the season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_say_ndamukong_su.html
Lions On Lookout For New Backup QB As Shaun Hill Leaves Goes To Rams: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/03/26/lions-on-lookout-for-new-backup-qb-as-shaun-hill-leaves-goes-to-rams/
Where do Lions go without Hill?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6835/where-do-lions-go-without-hill
Caldwell, Zimmer challenge Packers' hold on NFC North: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Caldwell-Zimmer-challenge-Packers%E2%80%99-hold-on-NFC-North/9acaa563-4759-4cea-a742-8218b3f69224
Detroit Lions Made Mistake Letting Backup QB Shaun Hill Get Away: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/03/26/detroit-lions-made-mistake-letting-backup-qb-shaun-hill-get-away/
2014 Pro Days:
Lions head to TAMU for Mike Evans, not Johnny Manziel: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337282/article/lions-head-to-tamu-for-mike-evans-not-johnny-manziel
Latimer still healing from foot injury, but runs 4.44 40 at Indiana's pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/26/cody-latimer-of-indiana-still-healing-but-does-run-4-44-40/
Jason Bromley of Syracuse could be fifth- or sixth-round pick: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/26/jason-bromley-of-syracuse-could-be-fifth-or-sixth-round-pick/
Ross Cockrell impressive at Duke’s pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/26/ross-cockrell-impressive-at-dukes-pro-day/
What we learned from Wednesday's pro days: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337298/article/2014-nfl-draft-what-we-learned-from-wednesdays-pro-days
2014 Pro Days: Indiana's Latimer, Texas' Davis show off health, speed: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24501919/pro-days-indianas-latimer-texas-davis-show-off-health-speed
Lions went to Louisiana Monroe pro day: http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20140327/SPORTS/303270017
2014 Draft:
Mock Draft Round Up: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/03/mock-draft-round-up-16.html
WR Mike Davis to visit the Lions: https://twitter.com/BDavisAAS/status/448934200071057408
Lion among teams set to meet with Fiedorowicz: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337257/article/cowboys-among-teams-set-to-meet-with-iowas-cj-fiedorowicz
Jeremiah: Evans will be most productive in Year 1 among rookie WRs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337375/article/jeremiah-mike-evans-will-be-better-rookie-than-sammy-watkins
Mayock: Ebron a top-10 pick in any draft: http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/26/2014-nfl-draft-mike-mayock-eric-ebron/
NFL draft: Top 10 traditional linebackers: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/03/26/nfl-draft-top-10-linebackers-c-j-mosley-ryan-shazier-chris-borland/
WATCH: Louis Nix prepares for NFL Draft with weighted pull-ups: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24501784/watch-louis-nix-prepares-for-nfl-draft-with-weighted-pull-ups
Brandin Cooks and Darqueze Dennard podcast: http://www.nfl.com/podcast/nfl-draft-tracker-podcast/1395865025000/detail
Miscellaneous:
Owners Meetings Recap: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10679680/bill-belichick-makes-impact-nfl-owners-meetings
Play It Again: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/70123992/nfl-referees-will-now-be-able-to-communicate-with-an-officiating-command-center-during-replays
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Don't forget to read the Afternoon Lions Links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/03/afternoon-lions-links-for-wednesday-3.html
Detroit Lions backup QB Shaun Hill leaves for Rams: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260126/shaun-hill-rams-detroit-lions
Mark Sanchez not on Lions' radar for backup QB: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260120/mark-sanchez-detroit-lions-eagles-jets
Lions not worried about distraction if Suh doesn't sign an extension: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260117/ndamukong-suh-contract-detroit-lions
Lions 'certainly' could draft a QB this year: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260067/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-2014
NFL coaches share how Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell can succeed in NFL: http://www.freep.com/article/20140327/SPORTS01/303270043/detroit-lions-first-year-coach-jim-caldwell
Detroit Lions' Tom Lewand gives his take on the proposed NFL rules changes: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260115/nfl-rules-changes-detroit-lions
Lions' Mayhew to check out WR Evans, remains fond of Watkins: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260085/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-sammy-watkins-mike-evans
Lions might wear alternate jerseys again, but still a big 'no' on cheerleaders: http://www.freep.com/article/20140326/SPORTS01/303260096/detroit-lions-cheerleaders-uniforms
Saints coach sees no credibility issues for Lions rookie offensive coordinator: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140326/SPORTS0101/303260061/0/sports0101/Saints-coach-sees-no-credibility-issues-Lions-rookie-offensive-coordinator
Detroit Lions say Ndamukong Suh's contract won't be distraction if deal isn't completed before the season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_say_ndamukong_su.html
Lions On Lookout For New Backup QB As Shaun Hill Leaves Goes To Rams: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/03/26/lions-on-lookout-for-new-backup-qb-as-shaun-hill-leaves-goes-to-rams/
Where do Lions go without Hill?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6835/where-do-lions-go-without-hill
Caldwell, Zimmer challenge Packers' hold on NFC North: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Caldwell-Zimmer-challenge-Packers%E2%80%99-hold-on-NFC-North/9acaa563-4759-4cea-a742-8218b3f69224
Detroit Lions Made Mistake Letting Backup QB Shaun Hill Get Away: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/03/26/detroit-lions-made-mistake-letting-backup-qb-shaun-hill-get-away/
2014 Pro Days:
Lions head to TAMU for Mike Evans, not Johnny Manziel: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337282/article/lions-head-to-tamu-for-mike-evans-not-johnny-manziel
Latimer still healing from foot injury, but runs 4.44 40 at Indiana's pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/26/cody-latimer-of-indiana-still-healing-but-does-run-4-44-40/
Jason Bromley of Syracuse could be fifth- or sixth-round pick: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/26/jason-bromley-of-syracuse-could-be-fifth-or-sixth-round-pick/
Ross Cockrell impressive at Duke’s pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/26/ross-cockrell-impressive-at-dukes-pro-day/
What we learned from Wednesday's pro days: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337298/article/2014-nfl-draft-what-we-learned-from-wednesdays-pro-days
2014 Pro Days: Indiana's Latimer, Texas' Davis show off health, speed: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24501919/pro-days-indianas-latimer-texas-davis-show-off-health-speed
Lions went to Louisiana Monroe pro day: http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20140327/SPORTS/303270017
2014 Draft:
Mock Draft Round Up: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/03/mock-draft-round-up-16.html
WR Mike Davis to visit the Lions: https://twitter.com/BDavisAAS/status/448934200071057408
Lion among teams set to meet with Fiedorowicz: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337257/article/cowboys-among-teams-set-to-meet-with-iowas-cj-fiedorowicz
Jeremiah: Evans will be most productive in Year 1 among rookie WRs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000337375/article/jeremiah-mike-evans-will-be-better-rookie-than-sammy-watkins
Mayock: Ebron a top-10 pick in any draft: http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/26/2014-nfl-draft-mike-mayock-eric-ebron/
NFL draft: Top 10 traditional linebackers: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/03/26/nfl-draft-top-10-linebackers-c-j-mosley-ryan-shazier-chris-borland/
WATCH: Louis Nix prepares for NFL Draft with weighted pull-ups: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24501784/watch-louis-nix-prepares-for-nfl-draft-with-weighted-pull-ups
Brandin Cooks and Darqueze Dennard podcast: http://www.nfl.com/podcast/nfl-draft-tracker-podcast/1395865025000/detail
Miscellaneous:
Owners Meetings Recap: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10679680/bill-belichick-makes-impact-nfl-owners-meetings
Play It Again: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/70123992/nfl-referees-will-now-be-able-to-communicate-with-an-officiating-command-center-during-replays
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Don't forget to read the Afternoon Lions Links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/03/afternoon-lions-links-for-wednesday-3.html
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