Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/08/eric_ebron_golden_tate_return.html#incart_river_index
Eric Ebron, Golden Tate return to Lions practice.
Mlive

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...3/eric-ebron-returns-lions-practice/89212376/
Eric Ebron returns to Lions practice.
Detnews

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...urned-practice-tuesday-1st-ankle-injury-aug-6
Lions' Eric Ebron (ankle) practices for the first time since Aug. 6.
espn

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...ate-eric-ebron-golden-tate-return-to-practice
Eric Ebron, Golden Tate return to Lions practice.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/08/dan_orlovsky_heaps_praise_on_m.html#incart_river_index
Dan Orlovsky heaps praise on Matthew Stafford, builds case to back him up again.
Mlive

http://www.detroitlions.com/media-c...-offense/41c49d8c-9249-4c38-a51f-55f3185614df
Webvideo Orlovsky on his role within offense. about 5 minutes.
QB Dan Orlovsky talks about his role within the offense as well as how he is able to benefit the other QBs on the team.

 

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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...8/23/copeland-wants-playmaker-lions/89212186/
Copeland wants to be a playmaker for Lions.
Detnews

 

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The Lions today waived cornerback Keith Lewis and signed cornerback Brandon McGee.
McGee was a fifth-round draft pick of the St. Louis Rams in 2013. In 18 career NFL games with the Rams and New York Giants, he has 12 total tackles.
Freep

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/08/lions_mix_up_cornerback_compet.html#incart_river_index
Lions mix up cornerback competition by signing Brandon McGee.
Mlive

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...dd-cb-brandon-mcgee-cut-keith-lewis/89207056/
Lions add CB Brandon McGee, cut Keith Lewis.
Detnews

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ne...on-McGee/cc1c2ec5-c52f-4b99-b670-642492885a82
Lions waive CB Keith Lewis and sign free agent CB Brandon McGee.
Lions.com

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...gn-cornerback-brandon-mcgee-waive-keith-lewis
Lions sign cornerback Brandon McGee, waive Keith Lewis.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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Lions QB Matthew Stafford rocking kind of a Bill Belichick look today at the podium. Cut-off hoodie.

Matthew Stafford said it has been good for him to have to adjust to a bunch of different players "on the fly" at tight end. With Eric Ebron and Brandon Pettigrew hurt, it has been a bunch of different guys.

Lions HC Jim Caldwell said DE Brandon Copeland is versatile. He converted from LB last year and has special teams value. Caldwell said he keeps working to get better.

Lions HC Jim Caldwell said they have to be effective in fast-tempo offense because otherwise they are just "going fast."

Lions HC Jim Caldwell said "we'll see" when asked about when Brandon Pettigrew will return or if he will start the season on PUP.

Lions HC Jim Caldwell said he does not play Madden and he doesn't know his coaching rating on it. Said he has played NBA 2K with his grandson this summer. It didn't sound like it went well.

Eric Ebron returns to practice for the Lions for the first time since being injured Aug. 6. Didn't see him do much, though. Golden Tate and Don Carey are also back. Graham Glasgow and Isaiah Johnson did not practice.

Michael Rothstein espn

 

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http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...-cool-with-playing-saturday-against-baltimore
Ameer Abdullah would be 'cool' with playing Saturday against Ravens.
espn

 

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http://detroitjockcity.com/2016/08/23/detroit-lions-stevan-ridley-no-lock/
Detroit Lions: Stevan Ridley No Lock Despite Guaranteed Money.
djc

 

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http://www.freep.com/story/news/obituary/2016/08/23/jim-gibbons-obit/89132926/
Ex-Lions tight end Jim Gibbons dies at 79.
Freep

Jim Gibbons, a three-time Pro Bowl tight end who scored one of the most dramatic touchdowns in Detroit Lions history, died Saturday at the age of 79 from double pneumonia.
His most memorable play came in a 1960 game against the Baltimore Colts, when he scored a 65-yard catch-and-run touchdown as time expired to lead the Lions to an improbable comeback.

Harry Gilmer also died on Sunday, at his home in O?Fallon, Mo. He was 90.
Gilmer?s two-season tenure as head coach of the Lions was brief and unsuccessful. But as a player he made the Pro Bowl twice and spent his last two pro seasons with the Lions as a backup quarterback and is regarded as one of Alabama?s all-time greats. Gilmer also was a respected assistant coach.

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/oh...y-Gilmer/0189e595-367e-4847-8e5a-a7a6fa82a07b
O'HARA: Remembering Jim Gibbons and Harry Gilmer.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/li...ing-back/930b0d6d-6356-459c-9397-503525efc373
Lions have tough decisions to make at running back.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/oh...-offense/75f9aee1-0e67-4225-bebb-fbdf556cebf8
O'HARA: Tate predicts a 'fun to watch' offense.
Lions.com

http://www.detroitlions.com/media-c...-offense/be1cc76f-7028-466e-90dc-e7be4fc71b4c
Webvideo Tate on the no-huddle offense. 6 minutes.
WR Golden Tate talks about the benefits of the no-huddle offense and how it complements the team.

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/media-c...-offense/522ec4a4-8c00-4eff-9333-c3a7ba4f3043
Webvideo Stafford on up-tempo offense. 8 1/2 minutes.
QB Matthew Stafford talks about running a more up-tempo offense this year as well as some of the competition across the roster.

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/media-c...n-week-3/e78ef83c-5f3c-4785-a323-e0540dd6b9e5
Webvideo Caldwell on preseason week 3. 7 1/2 minutes. Caldwell needs to get the mike cloer to his mouth.
Head coach Jim Caldwell discusses the use of the no-huddle offense, as well as Jake Rudock's progression.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/media-c...tability/b021ec00-1fc2-4f31-b8e1-5febf072e037
Webvideo Rudock on increased comfortability. 8 minutes.
QB Jake Rudock talks about being more comfortable after going through camp as well as how he approaches the QB competition.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/media-c...al-teams/31d97e71-89ec-4d71-84bc-0b252e52e9ab
Webvideo Copeland on special teams. 5 minutes.
Brandon Copeland talks about the potential for special teams this season as well as how important special teams can be for rookies trying to secure a roster spot.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/media-c...petition/39039598-eb63-4b9c-90d6-88872abe6fab
Webvideo Zenner on RB competition. 3 minutes.
RB Zach Zenner talks about how he views the RB competition and how that competition makes individuals better.

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/media-c...petition/6aa47c52-45e2-44b9-b221-20d7df182d04
No separation yet in WR bubble competition. 4 minutes.
Tori Petry reports on the battle at wide receiver and what still needs to be done for the players on the bubble to make their case.
Lions.com

 

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-5-undrafted-free-agents-to-watch-this-preseason/
5 UNDRAFTED FREE AGENTS TO WATCH THIS PRESEASON.
Analyst John Breitenbach takes a look at five UDFAs playing for roster spots?and possibly more?this preseason. Chase Farris here.
PFFF

 

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http://sidelionreport.com/2016/08/23/why-a-healthy-levy-makes-the-lions-playoff-contenders/
Why a healthy Levy makes the Lions Playoff contenders.
SideLionReport

 

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/08/23/lions-expect-eric-ebron-to-play-week-one/
Lions expect Eric Ebron to play Week One.
PFT

 

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http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...dden-but-his-grandson-beat-him-in-nba-2k-once
Jim Caldwell doesn't play Madden, but his grandson beat him in NBA 2K once.
espn