Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 6-11-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Ross transforms his game in offseason:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8510/how-ross-enhanced-his-game-in-offseason

Observations from Day 1 of Lions minicamp:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8527/observations-from-day-1-of-lions-minicamp

Tavecchio has rough day in kicking battle:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8542/tavecchio-has-rough-day-in-kicking-battle

New coaches facing challenges: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000357326/article/obstacles-for-new-coaches-in-cleveland-tampa-detroit

Getting a read on NFL's new offensive coordinators requires digging:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24584657/getting-a-read-on-nfls-new-offensive-coordinators-requires-digging

Local Media:

O'hara: So Far, So Good For Kyle Van Noy: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-So-far-so-good-for-Kyle-Van-Noy/09b8ffbd-1d0e-4c4a-946f-a7bcfcb7d40f

Notebook: Chris Greenwood Knows He Needs To Stay Healthy: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Chris-Greenwood-knows-he-needs-to-stay-healthy/8b328459-a393-4e85-ab13-ebc2204ed84f

Drew Sharp: A lot is riding on Lions coach Caldwell's stoicism: http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/COL08/306110036/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-stoicism

Lions Gab: Predictability negates a team's talent advantage: http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110048/detroit-lions-gab-predictability

Detroit Lions' Reggie Bush among sports 'pretty boys': http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110044/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-pretty-boys

Detroit Lions minicamp: Backup QB Kellen Moore finally comfortable: http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110038/detroit-lions-minicamp-kellen-moore

Lions minicamp: Houston, Jones have excused absences today: http://www.freep.com/article/20140610/SPORTS01/306100163/detroit-lions-minicamp-chris-houston

Corey Hilliard still thinks of himself as Lions' starting right tackle: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140610/SPORTS0101/306100126/0/sports0101/Corey-Hilliard-still-thinks-himself-Lions-starting-right-tackle

Lions' Jeremy Ross pushing for a greater workload: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140610/SPORTS0101/306100127/0/sports0101/Lions-Jeremy-Ross-pushing-greater-workload

Lions offense takes charge on first day of minicamp: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140610/SPORTS0101/306100121/0/sports0101/Lions-offense-takes-charge-first-day-minicamp

Lions cornerback Chris Houston remains 'excused,' away from practice: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140610/SPORTS0101/306100124/0/sports0101/Lions-cornerback-Chris-Houston-remains-excused-away-from-practice

Houston misses first day of Lions' mandatory mini-camp: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/houston-misses-first-day-of-lions-mandatory-mini-camp-061014

Reggie Bush: Theo Riddick is Detroit Lions' sleeper for 2014: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/reggie_bush_theo_riddick_is_th.html

Jeremy Ross, already an ace return man, headed for bigger offensive role: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/jeremy_ross_already_an_ace_ret.html

Ask Kyle: Which Detroit Lions rookie has impressed the most so far?: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/ask_kyle_detroit_lions_8.html

Nate Burleson: Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford, Johnny Manziel share quiet cockiness: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/nate_burleson_johnny_manziel_d.html

Detroit Lions minicamp notes and observations: Calvin Johnson returns to form: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_minicamp_notes_a.html

Chris Houston a no-show for first day of Lions mandatory minicamp; Jim Caldwell not disappointed: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/chris_houston_a_no-show_for_fi.html 

Oakland Press Lions notes:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140610/detroit-lions-notes-questions-surround-chris-houstons-excused-absence

 Gunther Cunningham Likes New Lions Defense, Happy To See More Blitzing:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/10/gunther-cunningham-likes-new-lions-defense-happy-to-see-more-blitzing/

Buoyed By New Diet, Jeremy Ross Poised For Bigger Role In Offense:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/10/buoyed-by-new-diet-jeremy-ross-poised-for-bigger-role-in-offense/

Lions notes: Glover Quin, James Ihedigbo, more:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/10/5794480/lions-notes-glover-quin-james-ihedigbo
 
Miscellaneous:

National Media:

The case for a developmental league:   http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2014/06/09/walkthrough-the-case-for-a-d-league/10223955/

Video:
National Media:

Megatron: 'We're getting better every day': http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-player-interviews/0ap2000000357362/Megatron-We-re-getting-better-every-day 

 Pat Kirwan on changes to watch during OTAs, minicamps (They talk about the Lions at the 0:50 and at 1:45):     http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/278126147951/0/nfl-team-changes-to-watch-for-during-otas-minicamps


Local Media:

Sims, Raiola on fine-tuning offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sims-Raiola-on-fine-tuning-offense/a3d651e0-8944-4f71-bf1e-9a9a3ebd4673

Jeremy Ross on new opportunities: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jeremy-Ross-on-new-opportunities/e811baa2-2535-4615-a75b-2d8bae3a6db9

Calvin Johnson on watching Saints' tape: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-on-watching-Saints-tape/2ccad6c9-0fa7-4049-bff6-aaae42f83de5

Reggie Bush on grasping the offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Reggie-Bush-on-grasping-the-offense/55945f45-3b84-4291-9df4-610c087013a6

Jim Caldwell on minicamp expectations: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-on-minicamp-expectations/b4dc8f72-9c27-4a8e-9b3e-4fd49bb4b5d6

Video: How concerning is Chris Houston's absence from Detroit Lions mandatory minicamp?: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/06/video_how_concerning_is_chris.html

Lions Tuesday Mini Camp Wrap: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/25744976/lions-tuesday-mini-camp-wrap 

Paula Pasche's video from Lions training camp:    http://www.tout.com/u/paulapasche

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 6-10-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Five things to watch at Lions' minicamp: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8484/five-things-to-watch-during-lions-minicamp

Ready to explode: Breakout players for every NFL team (For the Lions it's Fairley): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/photos/ready-to-explode-breakout-players-for-every-nfl-team-060914#img_11

Best/worst-case scenarios for high-profile rookies (he projects Ebron projection to have 45 catches, 550 receiving yards, 5 touchdowns.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000356768/article/nfl-rookie-projections-sammy-watkins-johnny-manziel-more

Lions could add more running backs to offense: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/06/09/lions-could-add-more-running-backs-to-offense/

Organic Email Chain: Picking playoff sleeper in 2014 (the Lions playoff chances are discussed): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000356874/article/organic-email-chain-picking-playoff-sleeper-in-2014

Bush: Expect to see more Theo Riddick in Lions' offense: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000356739/article/bush-expect-to-see-more-theo-riddick-in-lions-offense

NFL coach rankings: Belichick stands pat, but shakeup down the line (Caldwell ranked 16): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-06-09/nfl-coach-rankings-2014-bill-belichick-carroll-coughlin-tomlin-allen/slide/16

Local Media:

O'hara's Now And Then: Nevin Lawson And Dre Bly: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-NOW-AND-THEN-Nevin-Lawson-and-Dre-Bly/2c88ee4d-8e44-46f5-bf70-dc99ebd3acf1

Five things to watch in Lions minicamp: http://www.freep.com/article/20140610/SPORTS01/306100046/detroit-lions-minicamp-what-to-watch

Lions' Golden Tate wants minicamp to 'stay turned up': http://www.freep.com/article/20140609/SPORTS01/306090181/detroit-lions-golden-tate

Lions great Sanders: Caldwell's calm demeanor will impact players: http://www.freep.com/article/20140610/SPORTS01/306100045/detroit-lions-charlie-sanders-jim-caldwell

Lions minicamp set to gather some steam: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140609/SPORTS0101/306090098/Lions-minicamp-set-gather-some-steam

Detroit Lions rookie Eric Ebron battling through some 'terrible days' in first month as a pro: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_rookie_eric_ebro_1.html

Golden Tate, Reggie Bush likely won't return kicks/punts; Jeremy Ross eyes No. 1 spot ... in NFL: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/reggie_bush_golden_tate_bow_ou.html

Ask Kyle: Submit questions now for Detroit Lions mailbag (mandatory minicamp edition): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/ask_kyle_submit_questions_now_20.html

Lions notes: Nate Burleson, Willie Young, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/9/5794478/lions-notes-nate-burleson-willie-young

Lions now last in NFL in cap space: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/9/5794214/nfl-cap-space-2014-detroit-lions

A.J. Dalton scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/9/5779946/a-j-dalton-scouting-report

Video:

National Media:

Willie Young, Lions broke on good terms: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8472/young-he-and-lions-broke-on-good-terms

Morning Lions Links for Monday 6-9-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Seven teams holding mandatory minicamps this week: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/08/seven-teams-holding-mandatory-minicamps-this-week/

Local Media:

Ross may go unchallenged as Lions' punt returner: http://www.freep.com/article/20140609/SPORTS01/306090033/Detroit-Lions

Best and worst of the off season for Detroit Lions, according to Pat Caputo: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140608/best-and-worst-of-the-off-season-for-detroit-lions-according-to-pat-caputo

Alex Bullard scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/8/5779944/alex-bullard-scouting-report

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Nebraska head coach Tim Miles plays Ndamukong Suh one-on-one (Suh looks huge compared to the coach): http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/08/nebraska-head-coach-tim-miles-plays-ndamukong-suh-one-on-one-photo/

Local Media:

Top Lions Social Media Posts Of The Week: June 8: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Top-Lions-Social-Media-Posts-of-the-Week-June-8/0b1ec4cf-8db5-4f8c-99a7-f4fb5e8d4ed7

Heart of a Lion: Stephen Tulloch always ready to give: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140609/SPORTS0101/306090021/Heart-Lion-Stephen-Tulloch-always-ready-give

Nate Burleson, on his return to Detroit: 'I'm going to get a fine': http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/nate_burleson_detroit_lions_cl.html

Video:

Local Media:

1-on-1 with Nate Burleson in the 7 Sports Cave: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/we-go-1-on-1-with-nate-burleson-in-the-7-sports-cave-to-talk-lions-browns-and-his-future

7 Sports Cave Fast Five Mintues for 6/8/2014 takes on the Red Wings and Lions): http://www.wxyz.com/sports/7-sports-cave-fast-five-mintues-for-682014-takes-on-the-red-wings-coaches-the-mlb-draft-and-more

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 6-8-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Mailbag: Who could Detroit pursue?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8440/lions-mailbag-who-could-detroit-pursue

Mikel Leshoure: 'I'll be more involved' in ground attack: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000356627/article/mikel-leshoure-ill-be-more-involved-in-ground-attack

Are they really worth it? Top 10 highest-paid NFL QBs: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/photos/are-they-really-worth-it-top-10-highest-paid-nfl-quarterbacks-060414#img_4

Local Media:

Week In Review: Lions Wrap Up OTAs: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/WEEK-IN-REVIEW-Lions-wrap-up-OTAs/e7649a67-cee1-454d-9963-49387e92ea0e

Don Carey provides solid depth for Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Don-Carey-provides-solid-depth-for-Lions/9983149e-0075-4704-96d7-611ac55c58de

Guard Rob Sims: 'I pray' to avoid free agency, finish career as Lion: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140608/SPORTS0101/306080014/Guard-Rob-Sims-pray-avoid-free-agency-finish-career-Lion

Lions' Teryl Austin: 'You've got to have a lot of guys like Don Carey': http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/don_carey_detroit_lions.html

Detroit Lions' Rob Sims, recovering from offseason surgery, has little interest in testing FA market: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_rob_sims_recover.html

Lions notes: Matthew Stafford, Chris Greenwood, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/7/5783130/lions-notes-matthew-stafford-chris-greenwood

D.J. Morrell scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/7/5779940/d-j-morrell-scouting-report

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Shutdown Corner's Overrated and Underrated: Roster building techniques: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-s-overrated-and-underrated--roster-building-techniques-170754232.html

Local Media:

Cleveland Browns' Nate Burleson gets warm reception from Lions fans: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/cleveland-browns-nate-burleson-gets.html

Cleveland Browns' Nate Burleson calls Johnny Manziel quietly cocky at Lions charity event: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/cleveland-browns-nate-burleson-calls.html

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 6-7-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Golden Tate, Lions work to pick up offense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8420/golden-tate-lions-work-to-pick-up-offense

Golden Tate works to figure out new offense: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/06/golden-tate-works-to-figure-out-new-offense/

Detroit Lions 2014 Training Camp Profile: Kyle Van Noy: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/06/05/detroit-lions-2014-training-camp-profile-kyle-van-noy/

Local Media:

Ziggy Ansah helping Kyle Van Noy adjust to NFL: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ziggy-Ansah-helping-Kyle-Van-Noy-adjust-to-NFL/00cef52d-f95a-4046-8232-a403ea87a4fb

Glover Quin And James Ihedigbo Building Chemistry At Safety: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Glover-Quin-and-James-Ihedigbo-building-chemistry-at-safety/8e2c5cc1-ba80-4952-95ec-2bd5c186a2cb

Lions use events such as charity softball to improve camaraderie: http://www.freep.com/article/20140606/SPORTS01/306060138/detroit-lions-charity-softball

Mikel Leshoure expects to be more involved in Detroit Lions offense this season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/mikel_leshoure_thinks_hell_be.html

Jim Caldwell hopeful that Eric Ebron negotiations won't 'infringe' upon training camp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/jim_caldwell_hopes_eric_ebron.html

Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell delivers passionate speech at Kalamazoo Big Brothers Big Sisters Benefit Dinner: http://www.mlive.com/sports/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_coach_jim_caldwe.html

Lions notes: Kyle Van Noy, Ziggy Ansah, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/6/5783128/lions-notes-kyle-van-noy-ziggy-ansah

Cornelius Lucas scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/6/5779936/cornelius-lucas-scouting-report

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Lawyer says Titus Young is getting better with treatment: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/06/lawyer-says-titus-young-is-getting-better-with-treatment/

Shutdown Corner's Overrated and Underrated: Fan complaint: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-s-overrated-and-underrated--fan-complaint-171449999.html

Video:

Local Media:

Lions' Caldwell not concerned about Ebron holding out: http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/3608352587001

Morning Lions Links for Friday 6-6-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

A look at Van Noy's rookie contract: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8429/a-look-at-van-noys-rookie-contract

One way the Lions hope to exploit defenses: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8411/one-way-the-lions-hope-to-exploit-defenses

Morning Roar: Kaepernick's effect on Suh: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8401/morning-roar-could-kapernick-affect-suh

Leftover questions from the Lions chat: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8388/leftover-questions-from-the-lions-chat

2011 draft grades: 49ers, Bears on opposite ends of grade curve (Lions grade is a D): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000356334/article/2011-nfl-draft-grades-49ers-get-a-bears-get-an-f

Prisco: Top 25 breakout players in the NFL for 2014 (Warford is picked as one): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24581140/prisco-top-25-breakout-players-in-the-nfl-for-2015

Oddsmaker: Patriots, Broncos heaviest favorites to make playoffs: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/05/linemaker-patriots-broncos-seahawks-heaviest-favorites-to-make-playoffs/

Detroit Lions have talent, but that's not new: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/chris-morgan

Local Media:

Ziggy Ansah Looking Forward To Expanded Role: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ziggy-Ansah-looking-forward-to-expanded-role-/a168efdf-421b-44f9-bed9-0aa02d440da2

Tim And Mike: Talking Defensive Tackle Nick Fairley: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Talking-defensive-tackle-Nick-Fairley/04f81f2f-edca-48f9-8517-f8cebcd00f5c

Lions' Ziggy Ansah behind on reps, but Teryl Austin not concerned: http://www.freep.com/article/20140605/SPORTS01/306050181/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah

Ticker: Writer ranks the Lions 11th in raw talent: http://www.freep.com/article/20140606/SPORTS18/306060033/Ticker-Writer-ranks-Lions-11th-raw-talent

Pain remains secondary to Lions safety Glover Quin: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140605/SPORTS0101/306050120/Pain-remains-secondary-Lions-safety-Glover-Quin

Detroit Lions see 'championship-level of thinking' from Jim Caldwell: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_see_championship.html

Another hernia is hurting Chris Greenwood's shot to impress new Detroit Lions coaches: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/another_hernia_is_hurting_chri.html

NFL vote: DeAndre Levy ranked league's 59th best player, ahead of Lions stars Reggie Bush, Matthew Stafford: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/nfl_vote_deandre_levy_ranked_l.html

Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin excited about possibilities: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140605/detroit-lions-safety-glover-quin-excited-about-possibilities

Lions notes: Eric Ebron, Calvin Johnson, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/5/5777282/lions-notes-eric-ebron-calvin-johnson

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Jahvid Best suit vs. NFL dismissed: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11038558/lawsuit-former-detroit-lions-rb-jahvid-best-vs-nfl-riddell-dismissed

Local Media:

Titus Young still being treated in medical facility, case delayed: http://www.freep.com/article/20140605/SPORTS01/306050166/titus-young-trial

Is The Quarterback Position In The NFL Dangerously Over-Inflated?: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/05/is-the-quarterback-position-in-the-nfl-dangerously-over-inflated/

Golden Tate Weighs In On Ray Rice, Domestic Violence In The NFL, Says Two Sides To Every Story: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/05/golden-tate-weighs-in-on-ray-rice-domestic-violence-in-the-nfl-says-two-sides-to-every-story/

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 6-5-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Ryan Broyles excited about return to field: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8379/ryan-broyles-looking-forward-to-return-to-field-for-lions

Adrian Peterson headlines nine indispensable offensive players (CJ is one of the 9 players): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000355372/article/adrian-peterson-headlines-nine-indispensable-offensive-players

Deep impact: Day 3 draft picks to watch (Nate Freese is one of the picks): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000355819/article/tom-savage-alfred-blue-among-impact-players-drafted-on-day-3

NFL's most intriguing players of 2014, a team-by-team examination (For the Lions it's Fairley): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24580367/nfls-most-intriguing-players-of-2014-a-team-by-team-examination

Taking the next step: 10 teams on the cusp of the NFL playoffs (the Lions are one of the teams): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/photos/taking-the-next-step-10-teams-on-the-cusp-of-the-nfl-playoffs-060414#img_1

Ezekiel Ansah watching and learning after shoulder surgery: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/04/ezekiel-ansah-watching-and-learning-as-he-recovers-from-shoulder-surgery/

How Lions, Patriots can improve their passing games: Start by catching the ball: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/how-lions--patriots-passing-games-can-be-even-better--start-by-catching-the-ball-150103071.html

Local Media:

Glover Quin Votes 'defense First' At Home Games: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Glover-Quin-votes-defense-first-at-home-games/5972fad3-0388-4f22-b260-b1f71d7dfde2

What is cornerback Nevin Lawson's most prized possession?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/What-is-cornerback-Nevin-Lawsons-most-prized-possession/9f140f49-e7cf-4574-8637-62e5f4c69d03

Lions sign Van Noy to 4-year deal; Ebron lone unsigned draft pick: http://www.freep.com/article/20140604/SPORTS01/306040182/detroit-lions-kyle-van-noy

Detroit Lions' Mikel Leshoure encouraged by opportunity with new coaching staff: http://www.freep.com/article/20140604/SPORTS01/306040160/detroit-lions-mikel-leshoure

Austin details Lions' defensive credo: 'A whole bunch of different tools': http://www.freep.com/article/20140604/SPORTS01/306040045/detroit-lions-defense-new-philosophy

Detroit Lions Sign Kyle Van Noy, Have Work To Do Before They Can Ink Eric Ebron: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_sign_lb_kyle_van.html

Pain-free, Lions WR Ryan Broyles confident he's headed to full recovery: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140604/SPORTS0101/306040099/Pain-free-Lions-WR-Ryan-Broyles-confident-he-s-headed-full-recovery

Column: Nick Fairley won't be enabled by new Detroit Lions staff, and that's exactly what he needs: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/column_nick_fairley_appears_to.html

Detroit Lions DE Ezekiel Ansah 'has some catching up to do' after missing minicamp, OTAs: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_de_ezekiel_ansah_2.html

With eye on future, Detroit Lions QB Dan Orlovsky to attend NFL's broadcast boot camp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/with_eye_on_future_detroit_lio.html

Detroit Lions’ defense will feature more speed, ever-changing looks: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140604/detroit-lions-defense-will-feature-more-speed-ever-changing-looks

Lions' new plan of attack on defense? Ever-changing looks: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-new-plan-of-attack-on-defense-ever-changing-looks-060414

Notes: Nick Fairley, news from Tuesday's OTA, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/4/5777074/lions-notes-nick-fairley-news-tuesday-ota

Jacob Maxwell scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/4/5764452/jacob-maxwell-scouting-report

Video:

National Media:

DeAndre Levy ranked 59 in NFL's top 100 players: http://www.nfl.com/top100/2014#video=0ap2000000355990

NFL Nation Buzz: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8257/nfl-nation-buzz-detroit-lions-30

Local Media:

Season Ticket Members Enjoy Lions OTA Practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Season-Ticket-Members-Enjoy-Lions-OTA-Practice/881e608f-7c2b-4485-a7ef-1a7cbc356e0a