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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 1-18-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Mailbag: What are Detroit's biggest needs?:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14775/lions-mailbag-what-are-detroits-biggest-needs

Local Media:

Focus, leadership sets upcoming 2015 season apart:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Focus-leadership-sets-upcoming-2015-season-apart/f96561fd-b43f-4f01-935e-89e691f318e4

Lions kicker Matt Prater: I want to be here next season:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/17/detroit-lions-kicker-matt-prater/21945125/

MLive's Detroit Lions awards: Glover Quin, Golden Tate turn in plays of the year:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/mlives_detroit_lions_awards_gl.html

Pat Caputo - What it will take for the Detroit Lions to play in an NFL conference championship game:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150117/pat-caputo-what-it-will-take-for-the-detroit-lions-to-play-in-an-nfl-conference-championship-game

Lions notes: Martin Mayhew, salary cap, more:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/17/7547875/lions-notes-martin-mayhew-salary-cap

2015 Draft Articles:

Shrine Game Notes:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-shrine-game-notes.html

Senior Bowl Notes:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-senior-bowl-notes.html

86 College Players Apply For Early Entry To The Draft:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/17/86-college-players-apply-for-early-entry-to-the-draft/

2014 Grades:

Detroit Lions report card: Injury-riddled offensive line root of offense's struggles:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_report_card_offe.html

2015 Senior Bowl Notes

Previews:

2015 Senior Bowl: South Offense Scouting Preview: http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-senior-bowl-south-offense-scouting-preview.html

2015 Senior Bowl: North Offense Scouting Preview: http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-senior-bowl-north-offense-scouting-preview.html

2015 Senior Bowl: South Defense Scouting Preview:   http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-senior-bowl-south-defense-scouting-preview.html

2015 Senior Bowl: North Defense Scouting Preview:   http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-senior-bowl-north-defense-scouting-preview.html

2015 Senior Bowl: 10 defensive prospects to watch:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24978490/senior-bowl-10-defensive-prospects-to-watch

2015 Senior Bowl Preview: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/51714/351/2015-senior-bowl-preview

2015 Senior Bowl: 10 offensive prospects to watch: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24975640/senior-bowl-10-offensive-prospects-to-watch

Scout's Take: 10 most intriguing prospects at the Senior Bowl:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000460841/article/scouts-take-10-most-intriguing-senior-bowl-prospects

Washington star draws raves from analysts as Senior Bowl practices get set to begin:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000461003/article/washingtons-danny-shelton-the-guy-to-watch-in-senior-bowl

Instant debate: Who has most at stake in Senior Bowl?:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000460197/article/instant-debate-who-has-most-at-stake-in-senior-bowl

Senior Bowl: 7 players for Lions fans to watch:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/19/senior-bowl-top-nfl-prospects/21988067/

Ten draft prospects to watch in practices leading up to Senior Bowl: http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/01/19/senior-bowl-2015-preview-blake-sims-bryce-petty

Senior Bowl: Pauline's 20 To Watch:   http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Senior-Bowl-Paulines-20-To-Watch/aaef3e25-9c9b-4850-89e1-6ba8aa98f2f1

Senior Bowl Week Preview: http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2588/Senior-Bowl-Week-Preview

Mayhew eager to see Senior Bowl stars; 5 prospects to watch:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/19/lions-gm-mayhew-gets-ready-gauge-senior-bowl-stars/22029643/

NFL Draft Watch: 20 players we'll be watching at the Senior Bowl:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-watch--20-players-we-ll-be-watching-at-the-senior-bowl-025609307.html

Senior Bowl players to watch:   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/106825156/nfl-draft-prospects-to-watch-senior-bowl-bryce-petty-josh-shaw-blake-sims

10 Senior Bowl prospects to watch:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-Senior-Bowl-prospects-to-watch/cbee701a-3d15-4bf9-b7ca-7ff995760e9e

10 Senior Bowl prospects for Detroit Lions fans to watch:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/10_senior_bowl_prospects_for_d.html

Can't-miss Moments: Top plays from Senior Bowl: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000462779/article/cantmiss-moments-top-plays-from-2015-senior-bowl

Mayock: Iowa's Carl Davis could be first-round pick: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000462771/article/mayock-iowas-carl-davis-could-be-firstround-pick

Mayock: Washington's Shelton in same category as Vince Wilfork: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000462723/article/mayock-danny-shelton-in-same-category-as-vince-wilfork

Baylor QB Bryce Petty says he'll throw at NFL Scouting Combine: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000462926/article/baylor-qb-bryce-petty-says-hell-throw-at-nfl-scouting-combine

Mayock: Three Senior Bowl speedsters could post blazing 40 times at Combine: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000462916/article/phillip-dorsett-shooting-for-429-40yard-dash-at-combine

MSU's Kurtis Drummond tries to recover from falling stock: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2015/01/23/kurtis-drummonds-stock-falls/22249541/

Alabama's Blake Sims, Jalston Fowler, Arie Kouandjio Take Good With Bad From Senior Bowl (Jalston Fowler talked to a Lions scout): http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/01/alabama_players_take_the_good.html

Friday, January 16, 2015

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 1-17-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Detroit Lions position review/outlook: Offensive tackle:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14755/detroit-lions-position-reviewoutlook-offensive-tackle

A look at the Detroit Lions' offensive tackle stats in 2014:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14764/morning-roar-a-look-at-the-detroit-lions-offensive-tackle-stats-in-2014

Ndamukong or Megatron: Which guy should Lions keep?:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/16/ndamukong-or-megatron-which-guy-should-lions-keep/

What goes on in an NFL scouting department?:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/What-goes-on-in-an-NFL-scouting-department.html

Local Media:

Mayhew has better feel for new schemes: & nbsp http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Mayhew-has-better-feel-for-new-schemes/5e31bc69-98d4-43b1-93a3-105b3ed07841

O'HARA: Ebron's 2014 season on par with most rookie tight ends:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Ebrons-2014-season-on-par-with-most-rookie-tight-ends/6ecc13e8-91ba-4fce-af6d-b4d4a8d79e9b

If not Atlanta, looks like Austin will be with Lions:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/16/teryl-austin-broncos-falcons-lions/21853961/

With free agency pending, Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh pulls out of Pro Bowl:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/with_free_agency_pending_detro.html

Lions practice players shine, too:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/16/lions-practice-squad-players-good-season/21891843/

ESPN expert: Five possible landing spots for Lions’ Suh: & nbsp http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/16/espn-expert-five-possible-landing-spots-lions-suh/21865111/

Report: Detroit Lions' Teryl Austin pulls out of Broncos search:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/report_detroit_lions_teryl_aus_3.html

Ask Kyle: On whether Teryl Austin's fate affects the future of Ndamukong Suh with Detroit Lions:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/ask_kyle_detroit_lions_17.html

MLive's Detroit Lions awards: Rookie of the year a tough choice and not in a good way:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/mlives_detroit_lions_awards_ro.html

Lions' Reggie Bush could become cap-casualty candidate:    http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-bush-could-be-cap-casualty-candidate-011615

Tate Addresses Rumors About Him And Wilson's Wife, Him And Harvin:    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/01/16/tate-addresses-rumors-about-him-in-first-person-essay/

Lions notes: Ziggy Ansah, Sam Martin, more:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/16/7547863/lions-notes-ziggy-ansah-sam-martin

2015 Draft Articles:

Detroit Lions initial draft outlook: Offensive tackles:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14769/detroit-lions-initial-draft-outlook-offensive-tackles

2015 East-West Shrine Game Stock Report:    http://walterfootball.com/eastwest2015stock.php

2015 NFLPA Bowl: Wednesday Practice Notes:    http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-nflpa-bowl-wednesday-practice-notes.html

2015 Dream Bowl: Small School Focused All-star Game Offers NFL Prospects:    http://optimumscouting.com/uncatagorized/2015-dream-bowl-small-school-focused-star-game-offers-nfl-prospects.html

2014 Grades:

Detroit Lions report card: Tight ends fail 2014 season:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_report_card_tigh.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Bears Tab John Fox As Head Coach:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/16/bears-tab-john-fox-as-head-coach/

Bears Ask Permission To Interview Mike Mularkey For OC:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/16/bears-ask-permission-to-interview-mike-mularkey-for-oc/

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Morning Lions Links for Friday 1-16-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Detroit Lions position review/outlook: Tight ends: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14713/detroit-lions-position-reviewoutlook-tight-ends?ex_cid=espnapi_public

A look at the Detroit Lions' tight end stats in 2014: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14737/morning-roar-a-look-at-the-detroit-lions-tight-end-stats?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Local Media:

TWENTYMAN: Martin Mayhew reviews 2014 Draft Class:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Martin-Mayhew-reviews-2014-Draft-Class/3b397889-83c2-4ad5-992b-16205a6f0af0

Throwback Thursday: First quarter:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Throwback-Thursday-First-quarter/56f8795a-ff33-4ade-9ca4-c6d63f038b36

Lions' Ebron predicts shades of Beckham in his future:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/15/eric-ebron-detroit-lions/21802301/

Lions' Matthew Stafford might head to Pro Bowl:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/15/matthew-stafford-pro-browl/21832417/

Lions' Mathis keeps bouncing back:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/15/counted-age-lions-mathis-keeps-bouncing-back/21837475/

Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell undergoes surgery; LaAdrian Waddle too:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_rb_joique_bell_u.html

Report: Teryl Austin strengthens case for Atlanta job by pitching Adam Gase as OC:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/report_teryl_austin_strengthen.html

Detroit Lions second look: Breaking down Matthew Stafford's 48 sacks:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_second_look_offe.html

MLive's Detroit Lions awards: We can't decide whether Darius Slay or Tahir Whitehead is most improved:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/mlives_detroit_lions_awards_we.html

Jim Caldwell one year later:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/01/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-one-year.html

Lions notes: Rob Sims, Jerome Couplin, more:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/15/7533551/lions-notes-rob-sims-jerome-couplin

Lions roster review: QBs:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/15/7539695/detroit-lions-roster-review-quarterback

2015 Draft Articles:

2015 Shrine Game Notes:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-shrine-game-notes.html

Three names for Lions fans to know from Shrine Game are DT Derrick Lott, S Fritz Etienne and DE Ryan Russell:   https://twitter.com/JeffRisdon/status/555809858440929280

Detroit Lions initial draft outlook: Tight ends:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14744/detroit-lions-initial-draft-outlook-tight-ends?ex_cid=espnapi_public

NFL Draft Watch: Ranking the 2015 underclassmen by position:    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-watch--ranking-the-2015-underclassmen-by-position-020715874.html

2015 NFLPA Bowl Weigh in:   http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-nflpa-bowl-weigh-results.html

2014 Grades:

Detroit Lions report card: Wide receiving tandem a bright spot on offense:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_report_card_wide.html

2014 Report Card: Lions:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000459332/2014-Report-Card-Lions

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

NFL announces inaugural veteran combine:    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-announces-inaugural-veteran-combine-212522637.html

Video:

Local Media:

Detroit Lions off-season preview: Special teams:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/15/21810815/

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 1-15-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Detroit Lions position review/outlook: Receivers:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14711/detroit-lions-position-reviewoutlook-receivers?ex_cid=espnapi_public

A look at the Detroit Lions' 2014 receiver stats:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14727/morning-roar-a-look-at-the-detroit-lions-2014-receiver-stats?ex_cid=espnapi_public

PFF's All Sophomore Team (Ansah and Martin made this team): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/01/14/2014-pff-all-sophomore-team/2/

Local Media:

2014 Position Breakdown: Offensive line:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/2014-Position-Breakdown-Offensive-line/5ca15072-2df5-4691-8e3d-8b96ad29d4cc

TIM AND MIKE: Postseason Awards:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Postseason-Awards/ff0d1c9c-1bc3-4215-8688-4446eeed324d

Lions have no regrets on declining Nick Fairley's option:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/14/detroit-lions-nick-fairley/21757467/

Lions contemplate how to take next step in 2015: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/14/lions-contemplate-take-next-step/21779437/

Updated: Teryl Austin close to returning to Detroit Lions : http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/report_detroit_lions_teryl_aus_1.html

MLive's Detroit Lions awards: Ndamukong Suh trumps worthy competition for our defensive MVP: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/mlives_detroit_lions_awards_nd.html

Lions notes: Matthew Stafford, Ndamukong Suh, more:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/14/7533549/lions-notes-matthew-stafford-ndamukong-suh

2015 Draft Articles:

Photos: Potential Lions draft targets 1.0:   http://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/14/potential-lions-draft-targets-10/21750013/

Detroit Lions initial draft outlook: Receivers: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14700/detroit-lions-initial-draft-outlook-receivers

Georgia Tech WR Darren Waller's size a selling point to scouts:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000458806/article/georgia-tech-wr-darren-wallers-size-a-selling-point-to-scouts

Shrine Game Notes:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-shrine-game-notes.html

2014 Grades:

Detroit Lions report card: Tailbacks hit hard for lackluster production:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_report_card_tail.html

Video:

National Media:

Lions' window of opportunity could dictate Ndamukong Suh decision:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14656/lions-window-of-opportunity-could-dictate-ndamukong- suh-decision?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Local Media:

Detroit Lions off-season preview: Defense:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/14/21758427/

Mel Kiper's first mock draft: Detroit Lions select Texas DT Malcom Brown (1-15-15):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_select_texas_dt.html

Daniel Jeremiah's Mock Draft (he has the the Lions taking CB PJ Williams):    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/215603

SI's Don Banks' Mock Draft (OT Ereck Flowers) (1-14-15):   http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/01/13/2015-nfl-mock-draft-marcus-mariota-randy-gregory-leonard-williams

Football's Future Mock Draft (1-14-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman): http://www.footballsfuture.com/2015/nflmockdraft.html

Walter football Mock Draft (1-13-14) (he has the Lions taking RB Todd Gurley with pick 23, DE/DT Mario Edwards with pick 54 and OT Ty Sambrailo with pick 88):   http://walterfootball.com/draft2015_1.php

CBS Rang's Mock Draft (1-12-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/rob-rang

CBS Prisco's Mock Draft (1-12-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Michael Bennett): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/dane-brugler

Draftek Mock Draft (1-11-15) (he has the Lions taking OC Cameron Erving with pick 24, DE Nate Orchard with pick 54, FS Cody Prewitt with pick 88, SS Kyshoen Jarrett with pick 119, RB Kevin Parks with pick 150, CB Tracy Howard with pick 184 and OLB Denzell Devall with pick 215): http://www.drafttek.com/2015-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1b.asp

Draft Ace Mock Draft (1-11-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Michael Bennett): http://www.draftace.com/2013-nfl-mock-draft-picks-17-32/

Walter football Charlie's Mock Draft (1-9-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Danny Shelton with pick 24, RB TJ Yeldon with pick 54 and G AJ Cann with pick 88): http://walterfootball.com/draft2015charlie_1.php

Dueling mock drafts: Who stood out during bowl season? (Ruiz has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman, Middlehurst-Schwartz has the Lions taking DT Michael Bennett) (1-8-15): http://q.usatoday.com/2015/01/08/dueling-mock-drafts-who-stood-out-during-bowl-season/

Pro football Scout Mock Draft (1-5-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman): http://profootball.scout.com/story/1498999-2015-nfl-mock-draft-5-0

Optimum Scouting Mock Draft (1-5-15) (he has the Lions taking RB Todd Gurley with pick 25): http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-nfl-mock-draft/mock-draft.html

Draft King Mock Draft (1-5-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman): http://www.draftking.com/mock/2015/

DraftCountdown Mock Draft (12-13-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman): http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-C.php

Shutdown Corner Mock Draft (12-3-15) (he has the Lions taking CB Marcus Peters with pick 25): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-watch--2015-mock-draft-1-0-lands-mariota--winston-up-high-195046920.html

Lions First Round Draft Picks (11 DTs, 2 RBs, 2 CB, 1 OC, 1 OT):

6 DT Eddie Goldman
3 DT Michael Bennett
2 RB Todd Gurley
1 CB Marcus Peters
1 CB PJ Williams
1 OC Cameron Erving
1 OT Ereck Flowers
1 DT Danny Shelton
1 DT Malcom Brown

Lions Second Round Draft Picks (2 DE/DT, 1RB):

1 DE/DT Mario Edwards
1 DE Nate Orchard
1 RB TJ Yeldon

Lions Third Round Draft Picks (1 OT, 1 G, 1 FS):

1 OT Ty Sambrailo
1 G AJ Cann
1 FS Cody Prewitt

Lions Fourth Round Draft Picks (1 SS):

1 SS Kyshoen Jarrett

Lions Fifth Round Draft Picks (1 RB):

1 RB Kevin Parks

Lions Sixth Round Draft Picks (1 CB):

CB Tracy Howard

Lions Seventh Round Draft Picks (1 OLB):

OLB Denzell Devall

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 1-14-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Detroit Lions position review/outlook: Running backs:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14678/detroit-lions-position-reviewoutlook-running-backs?ex_cid=espnapi_public

A look at the Detroit Lions' 2014 RB stats:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14693/morning-roar-a-look-at-the-detroit-lions-2014-rb-stats?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Report: Broncos request to interview Lions DC Teryl Austin:    https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/555145539684012032

Local Media:

Golden Tate exceeds expectations in first year as a Lion: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Golden-Tate-exceeds-expectations-in-first-year-as-a-Lion/98a86584-83db-41a6-a14c-b154cba6c590

Mayhew: Lions learned lesson from off-season after 2011:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/13/detroit-lions-free-agency/21684059/

Watching from sidelines fuels Bentley:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/13/watching-sidelines-drives-lions-bill-bentley/21708523/

Foster: Isiah Thomas says Lions should embrace sting:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/terry-foster/2015/01/13/foster-isiah-thomas-says-lions-embrace-sting/21699827/

Detroit Lions' current cap situation and easiest options to clear extra space:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_current_cap_situ.html

MLive's Detroit Lions awards: Golden Tate, Calvin Johnson split offensive MVP:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_awards_golden_ta.html

Pat Caputo - The NFL, Roger Goodell and why change is needed at the top:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150113/pat-caputo-the-nfl-roger-goodell-and-why-change-is-needed-at-the-top

Five storylines to follow in Lions' offseason:    http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/five-storylines-to-follow-in-lions-offseason-011315

Lions notes: Jermelle Cudjo, Tahir Whitehead, more:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/13/7533539/lions-notes-jermelle-cudjo-tahir-whitehead

2015 Draft Articles:

2015 Shrine Game: Heinicke separating himself as week's top passer:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24959891/shrine-game-heinicke-separating-himself-as-weeks-top-passer

2015 Shrine Game: Ifedi, Williams create buzz during West Practice:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24960433/shrine-game-ifedi-williams-create-buzz-during-west-practice

Shrine Game East Notes: Tuesday:    www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2015/01/shrine-game-east-notes-tuesday/

Shrine Bowl Practices: Monday, Tuesday Notes:    http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2583/Shrine-Bowl-Practices-Monday-Tuesday-Notes

Notes from Shrine Game Day 1 and 2:    http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2015/01/notes-from-shrine-game-day-1-and-2/

2015 East Shrine Game Practice Report:    http://walterfootball.com/eastwest2015practice3.php

West Shrine Game Practice Report:    http://walterfootball.com/eastwest2015practice4.php

Shrine Game Practice Observations: Day 2:    http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=10349

Shrine Game: Pauline's Day 2 Risers:    http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Shrine-Game-Paulines-Day-2-Risers/f460fc35-d99b-42fb-a03c-a72c639d5cc5

Davis: 7 under-the-radar prospects turning heads at Shrine Game Practice:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000458439/article/oklahoma-te-blake-bell-impressive-at-shrine-game-practice

Sources Tell Us: Kansas LB generating draft buzz at East-West Shrine Game:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000458459/article/sources-tell-us-what-were-hearing-at-eastwest-shrine-game

Ex-Michigan QB's position transition goes a bit better at Shrine Game practice:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000457713/article/michigans-devin-gardner-is-making-move-from-qb-to-wr

Detroit Lions initial draft outlook: Running backs:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14688/detroit-lions-initial-draft-outlook-running-backs

Grades:

Detroit Lions report card: Matthew Stafford's grade buoyed by increased wins, decreased turnovers:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_report_card_quar.html

Miscellaneous:

Local Media:

Reports: Former Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz out after one season in Buffalo:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/former_detroit_lions_coach_jim_1.html

Video:

Local Media:

Top Ten Tuesday: Defense:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Top-Ten-Tuesday-Defense/0402b6cb-0d65-4dc4-9c91-a0035404020e

Detroit Lions off-season preview: Offense:    http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/13/21695583/

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