Morning Lions Links for Friday 6-12-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Why the Pro Football Focus ranking of the Detroit Lions roster might be high:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17586/why-the-pro-football-focus-ranking-of-the-detroit-lions-roster-might-be-high

Detroit Lions should open up offense in 2015:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17581/detroit-lions-should-open-up-offense-in-2015

Alex Carter learning, adjusting in first week with Detroit Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17594/alex-carter-learning-and-adjusting-in-first-week-with-detroit-lions

The glaring positional weakness for every NFL team -- even the Pats (Detroit Lions - Defensive tackle: When you loseNdamukong Suh, Nick Fairley and C.J. Mosley, the top three tackles from last season, this is bound to be an issue. Haloti Ngata, acquired from Baltimore, will lesson the sting, but he isn't as good as Suh. Tyrunn Walker, signed away from the Saints, will be the other starter. There is a major drop in talent inside on the defense with these moves.):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25212031/the-glaring-positional-weakness-for-every-nfl-team----even-the-pats

Snaps Lost: Detroit Lions:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/06/10/snaps-lost-detroit-lions/

One big question for every NFC team (Detroit Lions: How will Detroit fill the void left by Ndamukong Suh? When a team loses a transformational player like Suh, the question doesn't become whether one player can step into his role. Rather, Detroit must figure out whether its defense can collectively make up for the loss of Suh. The trade for Haloti Ngata is a good start. Ngata can't provide the All-Pro production of years past, but he's a reliable veteran who can help stabilize the defensive line. In terms of pass rush, Detroit hopes that Ziggy Ansah can take another step in his third year, while Kyle Van Noy should provide more with a clean bill of health.):   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/130050934/nfl-nfc-teams-key-questions-entering-training-camp

Urinal signed by Barry Sanders goes for $3,000:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/11/urinal-signed-by-barry-sanders-goes-for-3000/

Local Media:

Lombardi seeing better tempo, crispness from offense:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lombardi-seeing-better-tempo-crispness-from-offense/76f614a8-7767-4d2f-829f-07147775f402
 
Lions better equipped to be a quick-strike offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-better-equipped-to-be-a-quick-strike-offense/fba7d8fc-fe94-4af5-8d04-37c049ab2134

Lions' Ebron 'phenomenal' catching the ball, says Tate:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/11/eric-ebron-drops/71053138/

Lions' Tomlinson 'really making good progress' in OTAs:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/11/laken-tomlinson/71087264/

Lions' Caldwell to SMSB campers: 'Authenticity is key':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/11/lions-jim-caldwell/71096364/

Dave Birkett Chat Transcript:  http://live.freep.com/Event/Chat_with_Lions_writer_Dave_Birkett_57

Lions' Darius Slay shoots for the stars among NFL cornerbacks:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2015/06/11/lions-darius-slay-shoots-for-the-stars-among-nfl-cornerbacks/71074072/

Detroit Lions sign first-round pick Laken Tomlinson, all rookies now under contract:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_sign_first-round_1.html
 
Detroit Lions' Golden Tate expects huge season for Eric Ebron; wants to see teammate ignore critics:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_golden_tate_eric.html

Detroit Lions OC Joe Lombardi hoping to have fewer regrets this season:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_oc_joe_lombardi_7.html

Rookie CB Alex Carter begins 'baptism' in Detroit Lions secondary, could complete degree at Michigan:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/after_wrapping_up_classes_rook.html

Ex-Detroit Lions OL Rodney Austin avoids jail for assaulting woman, baby:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/ex-detroit_lions_ol_rodney_aus_2.html

Orlovsky Says Stafford Looking Much More Comfortable In Offense:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/06/11/orlovsky-says-stafford-looking-much-more-comfortable-in-offense/

Lions notes: OTAs come to a close:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/11/8762177/lions-notes-otas-come-to-a-close

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on team's status heading into minicamp:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-teams-status-heading-into-minicamp/53cea767-0399-4ce5-9cf4-5aa65cb66f37

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 6-11-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

How rookies like Laken Tomlinson are working in with Detroit Lions starters:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17521/how-much-are-rookies-like-laken-tomlinson-working-in-with-detroit-lions-starters

Detroit Lions plan to be careful with running back Joique Bell:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17570/detroit-lions-plan-to-be-careful-with-running-back-joique-bell

32 players whose NFL careers can either flourish or falter (Riddick is picked for the Lions):  http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/photos/dallas-cowboys-new-york-jets-miami-dolphins-geno-smith-justin-hunter-boom-or-bust-players-061015#img_12

C.J. Mosley makes up his mind, chooses to sign with the Dolphins:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/10/c-j-mosley-makes-up-his-mind-chooses-to-sign-with-the-dolphins/

The next 32 men in line to become head coaches ( 3. Teryl Austin, Detroit, defensive coordinator: Age: 50, College: Pittsburgh, Pro experience: 11 seasons, one as coordinator (Detroit 2014). Résumé: Austin took the reins of a middling Lions defense and transformed it into one of the best in football, doing so without Nick Fairley for eight games. He impressed in interviews with the 49ers, Bills, Bears and Falcons; known as a coach with a strong pedigree who engenders loyalty from his players. Said one evaluator of Austin’s interview with his club: “Smart, principled, thoughtful, thorough.” M.O.: In first year as a coordinator, did not employ the multifarious defensive front concepts learned in Baltimore, where he was a DBs coach. His experience showed in the newfound diversity (and success) of Detroit’s coverages last season.):   http://mmqb.si.com/2015/06/10/nfl-future-head-coaching-candidates-adam-gase-josh-mcdaniels-teryl-austin/

Lions start 2nd year under offensive coordinator Lombardi:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-start-2nd-under-offensive-coordinator-lombardi-195254058--nfl.html

Local Media:

Calvin Johnson not letting age beat him:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-not-letting-age-beat-him/8aea2b74-4449-4451-b998-c57efb2b8b09

O'HARA: Good hands run in Golden Tate's family:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Good-hands-run-in-Golden-Tates-family/714188f6-9fa3-4870-848e-20125f5c412e

Abdullah an even better receiver than expected:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Abdullah-an-even-better-receiver-than-expected/c54e1a61-be8b-4939-ae75-cef49e4851d4

Caldwell bumped from first pitch for Wings' Blashill:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/09/jim-caldwell-first-pitch/28775959/

Rookie Alex Carter getting 'baptized' in Lions OTAs:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/10/detroit-lions-alex-carter/71012546/

Sharp: Lions' Darius Slay has two essentials for cornerback — speed, swagger:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/06/10/detroit-lions-darius-slay-drew-sharp/71047830/

Lions' Travis Swanson seizes command of job at center during OTAs:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/11/detroit-lions-travis-swanson/71050220/

Lions' Tate pumped to build on last year's success:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/10/golden-tate-ready-to-pile-on-points/71040272/

Niyo: Lions counting on Washburn to improve young line:  

Lions have 7th-best roster in NFL, analyst says:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/10/detroit-lions-nfl-roster/71016996/

Lions rookie CB Alex Carter plunges into cram mode:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/10/lions-rookie-cb-alex-carter-plunges-cram-mode/71032894/

Writer: Lions' Austin among top head-coaching candidates:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/06/10/gase-lions-austin-among-top-head-coaching-candidates/71019590/

Detroit Lions add another tight end, signing veteran David Ausberry:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_add_another_tigh.html

Detroit Lions' offensive line is looking awfully athletic in OTAs:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_offensive_line_l.html

Detroit Lions concerned about Joique Bell's fitness, but believe he'll make full recovery:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_concerned_about_1.html

Detroit Lions RB Ameer Abdullah exceeding early expectations as a pass catcher:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_ameer_abdullah.html

Detroit Lions: Barefoot quarterbacks a mystery no longer:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/06/detroit-lions-barefoot-quarterbacks.html

Playing 'Invisible Football' As A Kid Spurred Golden Tate To Develop His Signature Shiftiness:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/06/10/playing-invisible-football-as-a-kid-spurred-golden-tate-to-develop-his-signature-shiftiness/

Pressure is on Lombardi, Lions' offense to live up to expectation:  http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/pressure-is-on-lombardi-lions-offense-to-live-up-to-expectations-061015

Lions notes: Slay wants to be great, not good:  http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/10/8748133/lions-notes-darius-slay

Jim Caldwell's comments from Wednesday:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/10/8761991/lions-otas-jim-caldwell-quotes

OTA Notes:

NOTEBOOK: Alex Carter playing catch-up:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Alex-Carter-playing-catch-up/d5f8f765-6274-4be6-93b5-2bb30ca2167f

Dave Birkett's thoughts on Week 3 of Lions OTAs:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/10/detroit-lions-analysis/71010108/

Lions observations: Rookie Alex Carter active in OTAs:  http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/10/lions-observations-rookie-alex-carter-active-otas/71012372/

Pat Caputo - Detroit Lions making significant progress offensively during OTAs:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150610/pat-caputo-detroit-lions-making-significant-progress-offensively-during-otas

Detroit Lions notes: Ameer Abdullah impresses with his hands:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150610/detroit-lions-notes-ameer-abdullah-impresses-with-his-hands

Detroit Lions: Rookie Alex Carter plays catch-up at OTAs:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150610/detroit-lions-rookie-alex-carter-plays-catch-up-at-otas

The Detroit Lions experimenting with a lot of returners at OTAs:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17575/the-detroit-lions-experimenting-with-a-lot-of-returners-at-otas

Haloti Ngata, Ryan Broyles absent from Detroit Lions OTAs; Alex Carter returns:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/haloti_ngata_ryan_broyles_abse.html

Detroit Lions: Ten quick hits from today's OTAs:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/06/detroit-lions-ten-quick-hits-from.html

Video:

National Media:

Biggest questions surrounding the NFC North:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap3000000496546/Biggest-questions-surrounding-the-NFC-North

PFT Planet: Can Detroit still compete without Suh?:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/10/pft-planet-can-detroit-still-compete-without-suh/

Local Media:

Caldwell on making progress in practice:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-making-progress-in-practice/2fa41f8d-f577-460a-b6b7-96a8ce5570ce

Lombardi on the comfort level of the offense:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lombardi-on-the-comfort-level-of-the-offense/3e0ce59d-248a-466e-9927-5cf001fd09f1
 
Tate on having good hands:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-having-good-hands/2b49dc9e-3086-4462-a90a-7cbda1c9d435


carter on returning to OTAs:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Carter-on-returning-to-OTAs/75deb26a-54d2-4bfa-af87-8155fe094c98

Mathis on helping the rookies:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mathis-on-helping-the-rookies/ac9e2025-d5df-4782-9327-844f1f7398ad

Beard and Katzenstein on the Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/10/71014892/

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 6-10-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Darius Slay returns to practice and Alex Carter shows up for the first time:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17517/darius-slay-returns-to-practice-and-alex-carter-shows-up-for-the-first-time

Quandre Diggs making a fast first impression with the Detroit Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17527/quandre-diggs-making-a-fast-first-impression-with-the-detroit-lions

Matthew Stafford, Vernon Davis lead NFL most overrated list:   http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4646722-nfl-most-overrated-players-matthew-stafford-vernon-davis-brian-orakpo-antrel-rolle-reggie-bush/slide/330248

Local Media:

Megatron appreciates Lance Moore's insight and advice:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Megatron-appreciates-Lance-Moores-insight-and-advice/a07c358e-dd40-4c9b-84a1-9048b5493e21

Van Noy extra motivated after 'frustrating' rookie campaign:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Van-Noy-extra-motivated-after-frustrating-rookie-campaign/078d6f3a-bb92-4a9f-8955-d521010dd58c

Lions don't sign any players after mass workout:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/09/lions-tryout/28761383/

Lions' Lawson vows to be back as recovery continues:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/09/lions-nevin-lawson-healing-secondary/28727601/

Agent: Lions, Dolphins interested in C.J. Mosley:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/09/agent-lions-dolphins-interested-in-cj-mosley/28749183/

Lions' Hunt likes being 'under-the-radar' fighter:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/09/lions-hunt-likes-being-under-the-radar-fighter/28766717/

From nickel to kick return, Detroit Lions rookie Quandre Diggs looking good in OTAs:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/from_nickel_to_kick_return_det.html

Unhappy with how he held up against the run, Detroit Lions LB Tahir Whitehead bulks up:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_tahir_whitehead_1.html

Column: Where Eric Ebron failed, Detroit Lions' Laken Tomlinson could succeed:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/column_where_eric_ebron_failed.html

Ex-Detroit Lions OL Rodney Austin found guilty of assaulting woman, child:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/ex-detroit_lions_ol_rodney_aus.html

Ex-Detroit Lions OL Rodney Austin disagrees with assault convictions, but accepts outcome:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/ex-detroit_lions_ol_rodney_aus_1.html

Former Detroit Lions kicker Eddie Murray favors new extra point rule:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/06/former-detroit-lions-kicker-eddie.html

Lions notes: Stephen Tulloch, Golden Tate, more:  http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/9/8746849/lions-notes-stephen-tulloch-golden-tate

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Too slim, too trim: Rams need Nick Fairley to gain weight:   http://www.foxsports.com/midwest/story/too-slim-too-trim-st-louis-rams-need-dt-nick-fairley-to-gain-weight-060915

Video:

Local Media:

Alex Carter on joining team for OTAs: & nbsp;  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Alex-Carter-on-joining-team-for-OTAs/7406cd3d-b725-418d-841c-6e2e4bfc1602

Askalion: Ameer Abdullah:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/AskALion-Ameer-Abdullah/d3307705-43fb-4ec8-9d8a-58aee1b83777

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 6-9-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Xavier Proctor confident in move to offensive line:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17512/xavier-proctor-confident-in-move-to-offensive-line

Jeremy Ross continues to fight for role in return game:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17503/jeremy-ross-continuing-to-fight-for-the-returner-role-with-the-detroit-lions

NFC 16 in need of sophomore season reboots: Lions TE Eric Ebron (and his troublesome drops) leads group:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfc-16-in-need-of-sophomore-season-reboot--lions-te-eric-ebron--and-his-troublesome-drops--leads-group-224145029.html

What exactly happens at NFL minicamps, anyway?:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/what-exactly-happens-at-nfl-minicamps-anyway-060815

Free agent RB Ben Tate will work out for the Lions on Tuesday:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000496104/article/ben-tate-reportedly-will-work-out-for-detroit-lions

Free agent RB Daniel Thomas will work out for the Lions on Tuesday:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/source-lions-to-work-out-running-back-daniel-thomas/

Local Media:

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: Family ties and finances:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-Family-ties-and-finances/bc12b430-972e-47a8-b247-f645fab07c5c

Stafford already a fan of Ameer Abdullah:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Stafford-already-a-fan-of-Ameer-Abdullah/e18fa70f-c8b1-4611-a897-5a703043ef39

Johnson, Carter back at Lions OTAs, Ngata still out:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/08/alex-carter-detroit-lions/28691499/

Young Stafford now an old man in Lions' offense:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/08/matthew-stafford-detroit-lions/28673703/

Lions to host receiver/returner Smith on visit:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/08/detroit-lions-brad-smith/28696329/

Brandon Graham: Playing for Jim Washburn 'my low point':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/08/brandon-graham-jim-washburn/28712515/

Lions rookies stretch their boundaries on Detroit tour:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/08/lions-rookies-stretch-their-boundaries-on-detroit-tour/28692251/

Lions' Webster bulks up to 270 in quest to take 'next step':   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/08/lions-de-larry-webster-bulks-up-to-270/28710341/

Lions DL coach Jim Washburn returns to practice:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/08/lions-dl-coach-jim-washburn-returns-to-practice/28706097/

Report: Detroit Lions to host WRs Robert Meachem, Brad Smith on Tuesday:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/report_detroit_lions_to_host_w.html

Joseph Fauria on track to rejoin Detroit Lions in training camp:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/joseph_fauria_on_track_to_rejo.html

Detroit Lions' Ryan Broyles looking good during critical OTAs:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_ryan_broyles_shi.html

Detroit Lions use downtown tour to help rookies connect with new home:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_rookies.html

Ross' job in jeopardy as Lions create competition at return specialist:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/ross-job-in-jeopardy-as-lions-create-competition-at-return-specialist-060815

C.J. Mosley reportedly visiting unknown team:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/8/8747647/c-j-mosley-lions-rumors

Lions scouting report: Al Bond:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/8/8719955/lions-scouting-report-al-bond

Morning Lions Links for Monday 6-8-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Sunday Mailbag: Will Ameer Abdullah flourish with Detroit?:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17474/lions-sunday-mailbag-will-ameer-abdullah-flourish-with-the-detroit-lions

Local Media:

Lions' Whitehead happy to be on field at any position:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/07/tahir-whitehead-detroit-lions/28645449/

Matthew Stafford going extra mile for Detroit Lions' new offensive line:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_59.html

Detroit Lions' Cornelius Lucas spent offseason working on being more consistent at right tackle:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_cornelius_lucas_2.html

Lions scouting report: Casey Pierce:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/7/8719953/lions-scouting-report-casey-pierce

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 6-7-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Saturday Mailbag: What are the top Detroit Lions camp battles?:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17472/lions-saturday-mailbag-what-are-the-top-detroit-lions-camp-battles

Local Media:

Lions veteran Ramirez sees advantage in O-line's youth:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/06/detroit-lions-offensive-line/28600677/

Detroit Lions' Darius Slay: Good is no longer acceptable for me:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_darius_slay_good.html

After frustrating rookie campaign, Detroit Lions LB Kyle Van Noy embracing a fresh start in 2015:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_kyle_van_noy_2.html

Detroit Lions: Three things learned from Jim Caldwell this week:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/06/detroit-lions-three-things-learned-from.html

Lions scouting report: Rasheed Williams:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/6/8719951/lions-scouting-report-rasheed-williams

Video:

Local Media:

Diggs on fitting into the defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Diggs-on-fitting-into-the-defense/353b9e8d-8c1f-43f9-a296-bfbf61d7c27c

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 6-6-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Larry Warford: Rookie Laken Tomlinson further along than he was:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17428/larry-warford-believes-laken-tomlinson-is-further-along-as-a-rookie-than-he-was

Jim Caldwell says former Raiders owner Al Davis helped him early on:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17485/jim-caldwell-says-former-oakland-raiders-owner-al-davis-helped-him-early-in-his-career

NFL to send court reporter to ex-Lions' OL Rodney Austin's trial:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17493/the-nfl-to-send-a-court-reporter-to-former-detroit-lions-ol-rodney-austins-trial

NFL Coaching Power Rankings: It is Belichick and everyone else (17. Jim Caldwell, Detroit Lions: With the Lions finishing 11-5 last season, Caldwell proved he didn't need to play with Peyton Manning to flourish as an NFL head coach.):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-coaching-power-rankings-bill-belichick-mike-mccarthy-marvin-lewis-pete-carroll-060515

Local Media:

Young offensive line showing extreme athleticism:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Young-offensive-line-showing-extreme-athleticism/09541147-8d1d-4ec5-8016-fbf73df67aba

O'HARA: Moore's attitude helps him stand out in practice:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Moores-attitude-helps-him-stand-out-in-practice/6b54d727-8501-40bf-bfa4-0630557ab7c1

Detroit Lions CB Slay: 'I'm gonna be great' this year:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/05/detroit-lions-darius-slay-charity-softball/28580323/

Lions' Prater thinks NFL will remove kicking altogether:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/05/detroit-lions-matt-prater/28547573/

Lions' Ebron 24th in re-ranking of 2014 draft class:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/05/detroit-lions-eric-ebron/28563335/

Ramirez trade had Whitehead thinking move:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/05/whitehead-house-ramirez-move/28551125/

Lions' Van Noy gets new number, fresh start:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/05/lions-van-noy-gets-new-number-fresh-start/28583799/

Tomlinson's smarts stand out early in Lions career:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/06/tomlinsons-smarts-stand-early-lions-career/28588385/

Free agent Palmer exploring his options:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/05/free-agent-palmer-exploring-options/28585249/

Source: C.J. Mosley negotiating with Detroit Lions; disputes smoke detector story:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/source_cj_mosley_could_return.html

Xavier Proctor's work as an injury fill-in led Detroit Lions to move him to offensive tackle:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/source_cj_mosley_could_return.html

Detroit Lions' Ezekiel Ansah gunning to become top defensive end in NFL:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_ezekiel_ansah_gu.html

Detroit Lions: Ten things learned from OTAs so far:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/06/detroit-lions-ten-things-learned-from.html

THREE AND OUT: Caldwell pays it forward by opening practice to coaches:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/three-and-out-caldwell-pays-it-forward-by-opening-practice-to-coaches-060515

Stafford bonds with Detroit Lions OL, takes blockers to ball game:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/qb-matthew-stafford-bonds-with-detroit-lions-ol-takes-blockers-to-ballgame-060515

Lions notes: Recapping Week 2 of OTAs:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/5/8729863/lions-notes-week-2-otas

Jim Caldwell's comments from Thursday:  http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/5/8729469/lions-otas-jim-caldwell-quotes

Video:

Local Media:

Stafford on new challenges in 2015:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-new-challenges-in-2015/6142883a-c638-4512-a37d-0c8468a5b41f

Moore on having an advantage in the offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Moore-on-having-an-advantage-in-the-offense/1b5ff5f9-42ac-4978-8791-2fee6b771058

Whitehead on special teams:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Whitehead-on-special-teams/1e01770d-a6a5-4552-8aec-b9bef679d42e

1 on 1 with Ameer Abdullah:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Ameer-Abdullah-/6e30d618-7642-44fa-b42f-33c8a50640af

Audio:

Stephen Tulloch on Sirius NFL Radio: 06/03/15:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Stephen-Tulloch-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio-060315/63fce36c-4a44-4a32-9fef-e1475d9b7eb8