Morning Lions Links for Sunday 5-18-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Mailbag: Post draft questions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7900/lions-mailbag-post-draft-questions

Versatility will be key for Kyle Van Noy: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7932/versatility-will-be-key-for-kyle-van-noy

Jones explains his name, role with Detroit: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7937/jones-explains-his-name-role-with-detroit

Local Media:

Lions Could Shake Up The Quarterback Depth Chart: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Lions-could-shake-up-the-quarterback-depth-chart/53195874-2b8d-4304-99a4-a68f1f69d76f

Cornelius Lucas Has A Real Shot To Make Lions Roster: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Cornelius-Lucas-has-a-real-shot-to-make-Lions-roster/5a2d8833-25d3-4010-8fdc-28d7641ae2d5

TJ Jones' Performance, Not Name To Decide Future: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/TJ-Jones-performance-not-name-to-decide-future/1a35f1cd-c002-4d27-acbe-82872facb23c

Lions rookie Webster looks promising with his raw ability at DE: http://www.freep.com/article/20140518/SPORTS01/305180122/detroit-lions-larry-webster-nfl-draft-bloomsburg

Lions rookie WR Jones could help fill Burleson's role in slot: http://www.freep.com/article/20140518/SPORTS01/305180115/detroit-lions-tj-jones-rookie-minicamp

Raiola plenty motivated after Lions drafted his possible replacement: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140518/SPORTS0101/305180011/Raiola-plenty-motivated-after-Lions-drafted-his-possible-replacement

Why the Tigers and Red Wings win, and the Lions and Pistons lose, writes Pat Caputo: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140517/why-the-tigers-and-red-wings-win-and-the-lions-and-pistons-lose-writes-pat-caputo

Nate Freese talks about being picked by Lions: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/17/5708390/2014-nfl-draft-nate-freese-lions-pick

TJ Jones talks about being picked by Lions: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/17/5708386/2014-nfl-draft-tj-jones-lions-pick

Lions Mini-Camp:

Local Media:

Notebook: Van Noy Already Getting A Sense Of What His Role Will Be: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Van-Noy-already-getting-a-sense-of-what-his-role-will-be/1c7e2be6-b968-42ab-9393-5560b2281ca0

Lions' tryout Gilbert Pena tries to jump start career at age 27: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140516/SPORTS0101/305160123/Lions-tryout-Gilbert-Pena-tries-jump-start-career-age-27

A star at Notre Dame, TJ Jones admits to being star struck entering Lions' rookie camp: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140517/SPORTS0101/305170056/0/sports0101/A-star-Notre-Dame-TJ-Jones-admits-being-star-struck-entering-Lions-rookie-camp

Lions rookie minicamp notes: LB Van Noy getting reps at many positions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140517/SPORTS01/305170111/detroit-lions-rookie-minicamp-kyle-van-noy

Detroit Lions didn't specifically target dual-threat QBs for rookie minicamp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/jim_caldwell_says_detroit_lion.html

Why Detroit Lions rookie Caraun Reid doesn't wear his glasses on the field: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/caraun_reid_glasses_detroit_li.html

Detroit Lions notes - Kyle Van Noy, a do-it-all type of backer; rookies in awe of Calvin Johnson: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140517/detroit-lions-notes-kyle-van-noy-a-do-it-all-type-of-backer-rookies-in-awe-of-calvin-johnson

Video:

Local Media:

Nevin Lawson on advice he's received: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Nevin-Lawson-on-advice-hes-received/d9905aeb-c981-4800-880a-98892e1f6212

Kyle Van Noy on first practices: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Kyle-Van-Noy-on-first-practices/129bd9c1-47a0-430e-8e90-ed99694560d9

TJ Jones on meeting Calvin Johnson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TJ-Jones-on-meeting-Calvin-Johnson/5700a635-27c3-4612-96dd-1e2ab285b2b8

Miscellaneous:

Jeff Jacobs: At This Point, Spievey Isn't Taking Any Chances: http://www.courant.com/sports/hc-jacobs-column-0518-20140517,0,1250791.column

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 5-17-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Houston's injury should be concerning: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7909/houstons-injury-should-be-concerning-for-detroit

Predicting Lions depth, fall roster: offense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7862/predicting-lions-depth-fall-roster-offense

Predicting Lions depth, fall roster: defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7867/predicting-lions-depth-fall-roster-defense

Best, Worst Draft Marriages (Ebron was picked as one of the five worst): http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10920670/best-worst-draft-marriages-2014-draft

Deone Bucannon, Trai Turner, Carlos Hyde could have biggest draft impacts for NFC teams (For the Lions he picks Ebron): http://nfl.si.com/2014/05/15/deone-bucannon-trai-turner-carlos-hyde-nfl-draft-2014-nfc/

PFF’s Top 101 of 2013: 20 to 11 (Suh is 17): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/05/16/pffs-top-101-of-2013-20-to-11/

Local Media:

Twentyman: Lions Sign Two More Rookies: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-sign-two-more-rookies/dcfad70e-c582-40cf-9d62-c5dc323daa96

Van Noy Felt A Connection With Caldwell, Lions Right Away: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Van-Noy-felt-a-connection-with-Caldwell-Lions-right-away/f84762be-31bc-4f65-8a59-480067b269a6

Kyle Van Noy Blog: My Expectation For Rookie Camp Is To Learn The Defense Completely: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Kyle-Van-Noy-Blog-My-expectation-for-rookie-camp-is-to-learn-the-defense-completely/bf709463-e1b4-4b51-a6d3-bbb0ecd01f3c

O'hara: Glasses Off, Intensity On For Dt Caraun Reid: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Glasses-off-intensity-on-for-DT-Caraun-Reid/6d461ab3-adc7-4f35-9ffd-4e8aa6d1d377

Lions uncertain whether Houston will be ready for training camp: http://www.freep.com/article/20140516/SPORTS01/305160150/detroit-lions-chris-houston

Which undrafted free agents are most likely to stick with Lions?: http://www.freep.com/article/20140516/SPORTS01/305160094/detroit-lions-undrafted-free-agents

Lions sign two more draft picks: http://www.freep.com/article/20140516/SPORTS01/305160110/detroit-lions-rookie-camp

Drew Sharp: Lions need to let Stafford grow up: http://www.freep.com/article/20140517/COL08/305170026/matthew-stafford-detroit-lions

Ditka renews dictum vs. Stafford's backward cap: http://www.freep.com/article/20140517/SPORTS01/305170034/Ditka-renews-dictum-vs-Stafford-s-backward-cap

Mike Ditka: Lions have all the ingredients to be 'pretty good': http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140516/SPORTS0101/305160131/Mike-Ditka-Lions-all-ingredients-pretty-good-

CB Nevin Lawson ($2.5 million), WR TJ Jones ($2.3 million) sign rookie deals with Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/cb_nevin_lawson_25_million_wr.html

Detroit Lions sign 2 more players from 2014 draft class: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_ink_2_more_draft.html

Detroit Lions uncertain whether Chris Houston will be ready for training camp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_uncertain_chris.html

Bill Bentley: Detroit Lions cornerbacks will become more aggressive in new defense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_cornerbacks_will.html

The ultimate guide to all 11 Detroit Lions undrafted rookie free agents (including highlight videos): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/the_ultimate_guide_to_all_11_o.html

Ask Kyle: On the draft, which UDFAs have the best chance to stick, and hoopin' with the Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/ask_kyle_detroit_lions_7.html

Basketball key to Webster's success in football: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/basketball-key-to-webster-s-success-in-football-051614

Eric Ebron scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/16/5717988/lions-draft-picks-2014-eric-ebron-scouting-report

Lions Mini-Camp:

National Media:

Ebron good with his start with Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7918/ebron-good-with-his-first-week-with-the-lions

Local Media:

Notebook: Rookies To Hear Jim Caldwell's Message At Least Four Times: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Rookies-to-hear-Jim-Caldwells-message-at-least-four-times/29c6b7b8-86e0-44a9-b295-f834bce1bb2f

First-round Draft Pick Eric Ebron Just Taking It All In: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/First-round-draft-pick-Eric-Ebron-just-taking-it-all-in/b0b3a24b-f944-45f1-80fc-73453387d097

Lions rookie camp notes: Reid can't see well, but doesn't need lenses on field: http://www.freep.com/article/20140516/SPORTS01/305160159/detroit-lions-rookie-camp-caraun-reid

Lions rookies, hopefuls hit field for weekend minicamp: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140516/SPORTS0101/305160106/Lions-rookies-hopefuls-hit-field-weekend-minicamp

Lions rookie Eric Ebron impressed by his surroundings but ready to work: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140517/SPORTS0101/305170022/Lions-rookie-Eric-Ebron-impressed-by-his-surroundings-ready-work

Detroit Lions 2014 rookie minicamp roster, including 20 tryout players: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/complete_detroit_lions_minicam.html

Detroit Lions rookie TE Eric Ebron practices with Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/eric_ebrons_head_swimming_but.html

Detroit Lions notes - Repetition key with rookies; no word on Chris Houston status: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140516/detroit-lions-notes-repetition-key-with-rookies-no-word-on-chris-houston-status

Detroit Lions kick off rookie minicamp: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/05/detroit-lions-kick-off-rookie-minicamp.html

So Far, So Good - Caldwell Says Ebron As Solid As Advertised: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/05/16/so-far-so-good-caldwell-says-ebron-as-solid-as-advertised/

Caldwell's comments from Day 1 of rookie minicamp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/16/5725130/jim-caldwell-lions-rookie-minicamp-day-1

Video:

Local Media:

Eric Ebron on lining up with Calvin Johnson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Eric-Ebron-on-lining-up-with-Calvin-Johnson/938929a9-463e-4370-bc31-c00c7be9b77c

Caraun Reid on making the jump to the NFL: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caraun-Reid-on-making-the-jump-to-the-NFL/4e409a8a-86cc-4cec-9ae4-610d79ba8063

Caldwell on first day of rookie minicamp: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-first-day-of-rookie-minicamp/5d929ad3-195a-4687-b253-f0769290b4fe

Larry Webster on move to football: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Larry-Webster-on-move-to-football/f1ab2412-d397-4bbd-b22b-2a5f2c4b318e

Morning Lions Links for Friday 5-16-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Fifth-round pick Reid signs with Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7853/fifth-round-pick-reid-signs-with-lions

Lions UDFA profiles: OL D.J. Morrell: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7834/lions-udfa-profiles-ol-d-j-morrell

Lions UDFA profiles: WR Andrew Peacock: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7837/lions-udfa-profiles-wr-andrew-peacock

Lions UDFA profile: DB Mohammed Seisay: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7841/lions-udfa-profile-db-mohammed-seisay

Jadeveon Clowney, Khalil Mack leading candidates for Defensive Rookie of Year (Van Noy is picked as a wildcard): http://nfl.si.com/2014/05/15/2014-nfl-defensive-rookie-of-year-jadeveon-clowney/

PFF’s Top 101 of 2013: 40 to 31 (CJ is 35): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/05/15/pffs-top-101-of-2013-40-to-31/

2014 Draft odds and ends: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2014-Draft-odds-and-ends.html

The Best Pick For Every Team (For the Lions it's Kyle Van Noy): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2462/20140515/the_best_pick_for_every_team/

Another year at the office for Kellen: http://www.ktvb.com/sports/Another-year-at-the-office-for-Kellen-259378981.html

Detroit Lions Draft Profile: What You Might Not Know About WR TJ Jones: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/05/15/detroit-lions-draft-profile-what-you-might-not-know-about-wr-t-j-jones/

Local Media:

Mayhew Excited About Undrafted Free Agent Class: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Mayhew-excited-about-undrafted-free-agent-class/cb6ca0db-4b9e-482f-9c69-9aaab5916155

O'hara: Larry Webster's Future Is In Football: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Larry-Websters-future-is-in-football/0aba22aa-c7f4-4a2f-b2c0-48be955cd8f9

O'hara: Reggie Bush Advises Upcoming Stars To Keep Life Simple: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Reggie-Bush-advises-upcoming-stars-to-keep-life-simple/071f0e6a-b2f9-4b6f-9381-ab3eb6fd32b4

Lions rookie DT Reid brings 'tremendous' leadership: http://www.freep.com/article/20140516/SPORTS01/305160043/Lions-rookie-DT-Reid-brings-tremendous-leadership

Reid the first Lions draft pick to sign; more coming very soon: http://www.freep.com/article/20140515/SPORTS01/305150175/detroit-lions-caraun-reid

Lions' hopes high for Ansah: 'We'll see him as a Pro Bowler': http://www.freep.com/article/20140515/SPORTS01/305150096/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah-kyle-van-noy

Fifth-rounder Caruan Reid the first Detroit Lions draft pick to sign rookie contract: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/fifth-rounder_caruan_reid_the.html

Analysis: Expect modest rookie numbers from Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/based_on_performance_of_other.html

Devin Taylor talks new Detroit Lions defense, including possible five-man fronts: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_experimenting_wi.html

Detroit Lions WR TJ Jones has football -- and Shamu -- in his DNA: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/tj_jones_detroit_lions.html

Detroit Lions: Five players to watch at rookie minicamp: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/05/detroit-lions-five-players-to-watch-at.html

New Lions Tackle Cornelius Lucas Recounts Draft Weekend - 'Stressful': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/05/15/new-lions-tackle-cornelius-lucas-recounts-draft-weekend-stressful/

Lions notes: Raiola ready to mentor Swanson: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/15/5717150/lions-notes-dominic-raiola-travis-swanson

2015 Draft:

Local Media:

Lions (7-9?) take Florida State CB P.J. Williams in McShay's 2015 mock draft: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140515/SPORTS0101/305150100/Lions-7-9-take-Florida-State-CB-P-J-Williams-McShay-s-2015-mock-draft

Video:

Local Media:

Top 100 plays of 2013: No. 82: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Top-100-plays-of-2013-No-82/a3474b78-e8c8-4614-8bdc-03c8449792e8

Miscellaneous:

Ronnell Lewis finds a new home with the Oklahoma Defenders: http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/ou/football/ronnell-lewis-finds-a-new-home-with-the-oklahoma-defenders/article_5cd787e8-dfdf-5a71-84dd-58583368072f.html

2014 Detroit Lions UDFA Prospects Articles and Scouting Reports

Prospects A-F (FB Chad Abrams, OG Alex Bullard, S Jerome Couplin, OG AJ Dalton and QB James Franklin):   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/05/2014-lions-udfas.html

Prospects H-L (OT Greg Hickman, LB Justin Jackson, OT Cornelius Lucas and S Gabe Lynn):    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/05/2014-lions-udfa-prospects-with-last.html

Prospects N-S (S Isaiah Newsome, TE Jacob Maxwell, OG/OT DJ Morrell, WR Andrew Peacock and S Mohammed Seisay):    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/05/2014-lions-udfa-prospects-with-last_14.html

Articles on all the prospects:

The ultimate guide to all 11 Detroit Lions undrafted rookie free agents (including highlight videos) (5-16-14): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/the_ultimate_guide_to_all_11_o.html

Prospect Rankings:

These are the lists the Prospects were in:

NFL.com's Draft Tracker: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/tracker/by-name#dt-tabs:dt-by-grade

Foxsports Top Prospects:   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/draft-prospects?season=2014&schoolID=0&undrafted=1&page=1

Drafttek's Big Board (5-7-14):    http://www.drafttek.com/Top-100-NFL-Draft-Prospects-2014.asp

NFL DraftScout Ranking (5-6-14):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings

The Sideline View Big Board (5-4-14):    http://thesidelineview.com/big-board

TFY Draft Insider Big Board (5-8-14):     http://www.draftinsider.net/top150

NFP's Big Board:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/scouting_department.html

SI BPA:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/draft-2014/tracker/#bestAvailable

Rotoworld's Norris' Top 200 (5-8-14):     http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/47004/325/rankings

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 5-15-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Morning Roar: Leftover chat questions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7803/morning-roar-leftover-chat-questions

Lions UDFA profile: OL Alex Bullard: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7792/lions-udfa-profile-ol-alex-bullard

UDFA profiles: S Jerome 'Osprey' Couplin: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7797/lions-udfa-profiles-s-jerome-osprey-couplin

Lions UDFA profile: LB Justin Jackson: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7809/lions-udfa-profile-lb-justin-jackson

Lions UDFA profile: DB Gabe Lynn: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7820/lions-udfa-profile-db-gabe-lynn

Lions UDFA profile: TE Jacob Maxwell: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7822/lions-udfa-profile-te-jacob-maxwell

Collateral benefits: Veterans who benefited from draft (Stafford is one of the veterans): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000349986/article/collateral-benefits-veterans-who-benefited-from-draft

2014 NFL Draft: Bears, Texans, 49ers lead in Big Board prospects (Lions drafted 2 players in the top 100): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24562434/nfl-draft-bears-texans-49ers-lead-in-big-board-prospects

What It All Means: NFC Draft Breakdowns: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/05/14/2014-nfl-draft-breakdowns-nfc/2/

PFT’s 2014 All-Unemployed Team: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/14/pfts-2014-all-unemployed-team/

Jackson following familiar path to NFL: http://www.yourdailyjournal.com/news/sports/4742732/Jackson-following-familiar-path-to-NFL#.U3R7et_D_qA

Former Portsmouth standout gets a shot with Lions: http://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/news/sports/3685708/Former-Portsmouth-standout-gets-a-shot-with-Lions

Local Media:

O'hara: Raiola Ready To Help, But Not Surrender His Job: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Raiola-ready-to-help-but-not-surrender-his-job/5a7be307-c404-4712-9f54-32207ec8a3fa

How Will Eric Ebron Affect Opposing Defenses?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/How-will-Eric-Ebron-affect-opposing-defenses/c1e3d367-d31d-4562-b141-c163114bc1ff

Lions likely will get rookies signed quickly: http://www.freep.com/article/20140514/SPORTS01/305140110/detroit-lions-nfl-draft

Rookie Kyle Van Noy will give Lions defense versatility, safety Glover Quin says: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140514/SPORTS0101/305140108/0/sports0101/Rookie-Kyle-Van-Noy-will-give-Lions-defense-versatility-safety-Glover-Quin-says

Detroit Lions' WR Calvin Johnson not going anywhere, at least not for a couple seasons: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_wr_calvin_johnso_31.html

Detroit Lions LB Kyle Van Noy eager to be reunited with former roommate Ezekiel Ansah: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_lb_kyle_van_noy.html

Detroit Lions will have separate defensive end designations in new scheme: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_will_have_separa.html

Ryan Broyles could be squeezed out of slot by Eric Ebron, Golden Tate, TJ Jones: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/ryan_broyles_could_be_squeezed.html

Caraun Reid talks about being picked by Lions: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/14/5708384/2014-nfl-draft-caraun-reid-lions-pick

Grades:

Which Division Did The Best Work In The NFL Draft? And Worst? (The NFC North is in the middle. The Lions grade is 75 or a C): https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/which-division-did-the-best-work-in-the-nfl-draft--and-worst---hint--afc-least-152120026.html

NFL Draft Grades: NFC: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/75452756/nfl-draft-grades-nfc-cowboys-giants-49ers-seahawks-rams#!NE2Cb

Video:

National Media:

Reggie Bush ranked 85 in NFL's top 100 players: http://www.nfl.com/top100/2014#video=0ap2000000350437

NFL Nation Buzz: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7763/nfl-nation-buzz-detroit-lions-27

2014 Lions UDFA Prospects with the Last Name M-S

TE Jacob Maxwell:

Articles:

Lions UDFA profile: TE Jacob Maxwell (5-14-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7822/lions-udfa-profile-te-jacob-maxwell

Maxwell signed with the Lions (5-12-14):    http://www.klfy.com/story/25491751/five-cajuns-sign-free-agent-deals-with-nfl-teams

TE Maxwell on NFL teams' radar (5-4-14):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/LouisianaLafayette-TE-Jacob-Maxwell-on-NFL-teams-radar.html

Ragin' Cajuns try to put best foot forward at Pro Day (4-21-14):   http://theadvocate.com/sports/ullafayette/8844462-123/ragin-cajuns-try-to-put

Video - Interview with Maxwell (8-22-13):   http://espn1420.com/cajun-te-jacob-maxwell-one-on-one-exclusive-video/

Scouting Reports:

Louisiana Lafayette Profile Page:   http://www.ragincajuns.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3691

NFL Draft Scout (He's ranked 53 for TEs):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=110200&draftyear=2014&genpos=TE

OG DJ Morrell:

Articles:

Lions UDFA profiles: OL D.J. Morrell (5-15-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7834/lions-udfa-profiles-ol-d-j-morrell

ODU Morell signs FA deal with the Lions (5-11-14):   http://hamptonroads.com/2014/05/odus-dj-morrell-signs-freeagent-deal-lions

2014 NFL Draft: 126 FBS programs, 126 possible UDFAs (Part 2) (A player with snaps at both right guard and right tackle, Morrell isn't the most fluid athlete, but he's country strong with the smarts to possibly stick on a NFL roster.) (5-7-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24552515/nfl-draft-126-fbs-programs-126-possible-udfas-part-2

Morrell hopes to be ODU's first draft pick (5-5-14):   http://hamptonroads.com/2014/05/morrell-hopes-be-odus-first-nfl-draft-pick

ODU Pro Day - Morrell a potential rookie free agent (3-31-14):   http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/31/d-j-morrell-of-old-dominion-a-potential-rookie-free-agent/

Prospective Pros put on show for NFL Scouts (3-19-14):   http://hamptonroads.com/2014/03/prospective-pros-put-show-nfl-scouts-odu#

Morrell's experience at the NFLPA Bowl (1-27-14):   http://www.odusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31100&ATCLID=209385605

ODU players spark NFL scouts interest (11-15-13):   http://hamptonroads.com/2013/11/old-dominion-players-spark-nfl-scouts-interest

Morrell plays for love of his brother (10-19-13):   http://hamptonroads.com/2013/10/odu-tackle-morrell-plays-love-his-brother

Scouting Reports:

NFL Draft Profile:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/d.j.-morrell?id=2549969

NFL Draft Scout (He's ranked 40 for OGs and 657 overall):    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=95322&draftyear=2014&genpos=OG

TFY Draft Scouting Report:   http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2014/G/DJ-Morrell

TFY Guard Rankings (He's ranked 57):    http://www.draftinsider.net/rankings/2014/G

Draft Countdown's Guard Rankings (he's ranked 20):   http://www.draftcountdown.com/Rankings/OG.php

S Isaiah Newsome: 

Articles:

Newsome has signed a free agent contract with the Lions (5-13-14):   https://twitter.com/Justin_Rogers/status/466281333820780544

2014 NFL Draft: 126 FBS programs, 126 possible UDFAs (An All-Conference First Teamer, Newsome had a team-best four interceptions in 2013 with 175 interception return yards, including a pair of scores.) (5-5-14): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24551676/nfl-draft-126-fbs-programs-126-possible-udfas

Lions scout at ULM pro day (he's in the black jacket standing next to the guy in the green jets jacket) (3-26-14):   http://www.ulmwarhawks.com/pics33/160/GP/GPMRCQEUUJHQFXH.20140326190956.JPG

Newsome named the Jim Thorpe DB of the week (10-16-13):   http://sportsnola.com/sports/local-sports-news/ulm-news/600792-isaiah-newsome-named-the-jim-thorpe-defensive-back-of-the-week.html

Newsome's picks, Donald's heroics give ULM 21-14 victory over Texas State (He returned 2 interceptions for TDs) (10-13-13):   http://www.ulmwarhawks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=19000&ATCLID=209282511&SPID=10968&SPSID=90583

Scouting the Independents and Sunbelts (Probably a mid- to late-round prospect right now, Newsome plays a physical and rangy game from the defensive backfield. He has seven interceptions over the past two seasons, helping him earn a spot on the watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award, presented to the nation’s best defensive back.) (8-14-14):   http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/13/nfl-draft-2014-primer-scouting-the-independents-and-sun-belt/

Scouting Reports:

Louisiana Monroe Profile Page:   http://www.ulmwarhawks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=19000&ATCLID=3660984

NFL Draft Scout (He's ranked 22 for FS and 498 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=95458&draftyear=2014&genpos=FS

Draft Tek FS Rankings (He's ranked 14 for FS and 381 overall):   http://www.drafttek.com/2014-NFL-Draft-Prospect-Rankings/Top-College-Free-Safeties-2014-Draft.asp

WR Andrew Peacock:

Articles:

Lions UDFA profiles: WR Andrew Peacock (5-15-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7837/lions-udfa-profiles-wr-andrew-peacock

Peacock and Washington one step closer to NFL dream (5-13-14):   http://www.journalnow.com/sports/asu/football/asu-s-washington-a-step-closer-to-nfl-dream/article_dbc049f9-c80c-5e63-949b-33430a64b81a.html

Peacock signs free agent deal with the Lions (5-10-14):   http://www.appstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=209494076&SPID=12811&SPSID=104458

Peacock Interview (He was asked about teams showing interest.   He mentioned the Seahawks being in constant contact.   Also said the Lions had shown interest) (4-19-14):   http://nfldraftdiamonds.com/draft-diamonds-prospect-interview-andrew-peacock-wr-appalachian-state/

App. State Pro Day (Peacock bench-pressed 225 pounds 17 times, had a 38-inch vertical and a 10-foot, two-inch broad jump. There was a Lions scout there.  There's a picture of him in the photo gallery) (3-17-14):    http://www.appstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=209437715&SPID=12811&SPSID=104458

Peacock breaks reception record in 33-21 win (11-16-13):   http://www.appstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=209310626&SPID=12811&SPSID=104458

Peacock, Washington finishing as friends, rivals at ASU (11-13-14):    http://www.journalnow.com/sports/asu/football/peacock-washington-finishing-as-rivals-friends-at-asu/article_973e077a-4cbd-11e3-8756-001a4bcf6878.html

Scouting Reports:

Applachain State Profile Page:    http://www.appstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=204766611&

NFL Draft Scout (he was ranked 200 for WRs):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=95683&draftyear=2014&genpos=WR

CB Mohammed Seisay:

Articles:

Lions UDFA profile: DB Mohammed Seisay (5-15-14): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7841/lions-udfa-profile-db-mohammed-seisay

Lions sign Seisay (5-12-14):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_cut_8_players_in.html

Seisay no longer a secret (4-25-14):   http://nfldraftgm.com/2014/04/25/mohammed-seisay-no-longer-a-secret/

Seisay, Huskers' hidden gem, exceeds expectations during pro day workout (4-16-14):   http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/04/prweb11755653.htm

Video - Seisay exceeds expectations during the March 6th Pro Day (There's a Lions scout at around 1:58) (4-9-14):   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxSp8jRcJ-E

Scouting Reports:

Nebraska Profile Page:    http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205371664

NFL Draft Profile:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/mo-seisay?id=2549952

NFL Draft Scout (He's ranked 45 for CBs and 407 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=125135&draftyear=2014&genpos=CB

CBS:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1686136/mohammed-seisay

Draft Countdown CB Rankings (He's ranked 50):   http://www.draftcountdown.com/Rankings/CB.php

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 5-14-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions UDFA profile: FB Chad Abram: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7783/lions-udfa-profile-fb-chad-abram

Lions UDFA profile: QB James Franklin: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7775/lions-udfa-profile-qb-james-franklin

ESPN's 2014 NFL Power Rankings: Post-draft (Lions ranked 20th): http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2014/week/0

NFL.com Power Rankings (Lions ranked 24): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000349990/article/nfl-power-rankings-packers-rise-after-draft-while-panthers-slip

PFF’s Top 101 of 2013: 70 to 61 (Warford is ranked 67 and Tulloch is ranked 62): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/05/13/pffs-top-101-of-2013-70-to-61/

2014 NFL rookie minicamp dates: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/13/2014-nfl-rookie-minicamp-dates/

Ex-Penguins seek training camp spot: http://www.vindy.com/news/2014/may/13/ysus-liste-bryant-earn-tryouts/

Local Media:

Lions' Kicking Competition Down To Two: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-kicking-competition-down-to-two/14352441-82ad-4021-8c11-101c0cb29121

Lions' Houston 'doing great' after toe surgery: http://www.freep.com/article/20140513/SPORTS01/305130093/detroit-lions-chris-houston-toe-surgery

For Lions GM, drops a bigger concern than route-running for receivers: http://www.freep.com/article/20140514/SPORTS01/305140046/detroit-lions-drops-receivers

Column: The time is now for Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford: http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/05/column_the_time_is_now_for_det.html

Lions notes: Stafford, rookie jersey numbers, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/13/5710584/lions-notes-matthew-stafford-rookie-jersey-numbers

2014 Draft:

National Media:

Ebron gives Lions many offensive options: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7737/drafting-ebron-gives-the-lions-multiple-offensive-options

Post Draft Report – Way Too Early First Impressions: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2461/20140513/post_draft_report_%E2%80%93_way_too_early_first_impressions_(nfc_edition)/

5LOL: Talking Lions, NFL Draft, Tigers: http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20140512/SPORTS/305120035/5LOL-Talking-Lions-NFL-Draft-Tigers

Local Media:

NFC North: Looking Back At The 2014 NFL Draft: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NFC-NORTH-Looking-back-at-the-2014-NFL-Draft/2e6e04b6-5c3c-4f38-a23e-bfe6e9c403bb

Lions Gab: Goals accomplished in NFL draft (for the most part): http://www.freep.com/article/20140514/SPORTS01/305140056/detroit-lions-gab-nfl-draft

For second consecutive year, Detroit Lions had significant pre-draft contact with selections: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/for_the_second_consecutive_yea.html

Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron, Kyle Van Noy should be 'impact' rookies, Mel Kiper says: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_eric_ebron_kyle.html

Caraun Reid: Singer, drummer, guitarist, Princeton pre-med ... and now Detroit Lions defensive tackle: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/caraun_reid_singer_drummer_gui.html

Detroit Lions like CB Nevin Lawson's scrappiness, man-coverage skills: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_like_cb_nevin_la.html

Regner: Ebron drafted to extend Megatron's career: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/regner-ebron-drafted-to-extend-megatron-s-career-051314

Was The Lions 2014 Draft Millen-esque?: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/05/13/was-the-lions-2014-draft-millen-esque-blog/

Larry Webster talks about being picked by Lions: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/13/5708382/2014-nfl-draft-larry-webster-lions-pick

Grades:

Video - NFC North Grades (Lions get a B): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000350152/NFC-North-draft-grades

Sports Network Grades (Lions grade a B): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4693219

NFL.com's Bucky Brooks Draft Grades (he gives the Lions a B-): http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap2000000349959/article/nfc-north-draft-grades-minnesota-vikings-finagle-a-quarterback

Fox sports Grades (Lions great a B-): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/photos/now-it-s-time-to-judge-grading-the-2014-nfl-draft-051214#img_11