Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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Jim Caldwell said Ezekiel Ansah has "a real nasty streak in him," and that makes a tremendous difference in how he plays. Ansah was a Pro Bowler last year.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...ion-possible-lions-pro-bowler-ansah/90065346/
'Even better version' possible for Lions' Pro Bowler Ansah.
Detnews

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/li...eceivers/506bae8e-8986-4949-8ced-b86befb9c3c2
10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: Why keep only 4 wide receivers?
Lions.com

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/media-c...n-roster/e9d2b3a0-ffa6-4e40-9caf-23618591b6bf
Webvideo 1 on 1 with GM Bob Quinn on the 53-man roster. 5 1/2 minutes.
Tori Petry sits down with general manager Bob Quinn to talk about the decisions he made on the Lions' 53-man roster.

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/media-c...rew-Luck/73a1ca02-614c-4eff-baf2-a18d09e66f32
Webvideo Austin on preparing for Andrew Luck. 8 minutes.
Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin discusses the unique challenges QB Andrew Luck presents as well as the development of several players within the Lions' defense.

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/8/12846182/2016-nfl-predictions-detroit-lions-playoffs
2016 NFL predictions: Will the Lions make the playoffs this season?
PrideOfDetroit

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...roit-lions-overrated-golden-tate-marvin-jones
Anonymous scout calls Golden Tate, Marvin Jones overrated for inane reasons.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...off-odds-five-thirty-eight-football-outsiders
The Lions will make the playoffs, according to multiple computer models.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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http://detlionsradio.com/roster-cuts-colts-luck/
Podcast Roster Cuts and the colts are out of luck.
Podcast 1 19 minutes. Podcast 2 23 minutes.
DetroitLionsRadio

 

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cr1ryVYVYAER_Wn.jpg
Larry Warford and Haloti Ngata are up for the Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award.

 

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Greenberg's NFC playoff predictions:
NFC East: NYG
NFC North: GB
NFC South: CAR
NFC West: SEA
Wildcard: ARI
Wildcard: DET

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...tats-detroit-lions-indianapolis-colts-history
Random Stats: Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/08/anquan-boldin-detroit-lions/89998622/
Lions' Anquan Boldin remembers his first game, but not like you do.
Freep

 

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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...on-wilson-start-lions-strong-safety/90011208/
Tavon Wilson to start at strong safety for Lions.
Detnews

 

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http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/3732501558001/5115861283001/
Webvideo Freep's Dave Birkett and Drew Sharp have different expectations for the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts season opener on Sunday. 7 minutes.

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/09/tavon_wilson_excited_to_get_op.html#incart_river_index
Tavon Wilson excited to get opportunity as starter at strong safety with Lions.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/08/detroit-lions-safeties-tavon-wilson/90015218/
Detroit Lions' Tavon Wilson is a starter for first time since 2012.
Freep

 

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All Lions present and accounted for Thursday, including Golden Tate and Eric Ebron. That bodes well for them for Sunday availability.
All Lions practiced in full Thursday. That's huge news for Detroit.

LIONS NOT EXPECTED TO MAKE PROGRESS.
FPI sees a repeat of last season's 7-9 finish in Detroit. The Lions will miss Calvin Johnson, but the biggest holes will be on defense. That unit was a touchdown worse per game last season than in 2014. FPI season predictions. (EspnInsider)

http://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/sto...l-power-index-2016-nfl-season-predictions#NFC N
ESPN's Football Power Index 2016 NFL season predictions.
espninsider

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/media-c...formance/8a11c856-bc69-40d7-8a53-52f0b5324fac
Webvideo Wilson on his preseason performance.
Safety Tavon Wilson talks about how he feels he performed in the preseason and the possibility of starting at safety this season.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/media-c...ffseason/c1647e6d-fe9a-43e8-a1c7-12e55015021f
Webvideo Lawson on personal development during offseason. 5 minutes.
CB Nevin Lawson talks about starting at cornerback in Week 1 and how he has progressed as a player during the offseason.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/media-c...r-season/afd98787-e60a-477a-b4c8-a1e34fd013f5
Ansah on his focus heading into regular season. 3 1/2 minutes.
DE Ezekiel Ansah talks about what he will focus on in Week 1 and the benefits of having DT Haloti Ngata healthy.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...y-report-andrew-luck-should-be-ready-shoulder
Lions-Colts injury report: Andrew Luck doesn?t throw in practice, but is ?going to be ready?.
PrideOfDetroit