Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/video/recent-videos.html
Most recent Lions' webvideos.

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...ster-review-linebackers-dont-forget-about-dre
2015 Detroit Lions roster review: Linebackers: Don't forget about 'Dre.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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http://sidelionreport.com/2016/02/13/detroit-lions-weekly-recap-5/
Detroit Lions Weekly Recap.
SideLionReport

 

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/02/12/pro-top-5-free-agent-guards-and-centers/
TOP 5 FREE AGENT GUARDS AND CENTERS.
Thomas Maney reveals PFF's top interior offensive linemen headed set to hit the free agent market.

 

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http://nflspinzone.com/2016/02/13/detroit-lions-target-jarran-reed-2016-nfl-draft/
Detroit Lions should target Jarran Reed in 2016 NFL Draft.
NFLSpinZone

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/02/bill_polian_lions_smart_to_kee.html#incart_river_index
Bill Polian: Lions smart to keep Jim Caldwell, will be rewarded for patience.
Mlive

 

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http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/02/14/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/80375588/
How can Lions carry second half of 2015 to next season?
Freep

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/li...6-season/8de78628-a86b-471e-8710-a0ebeeaac3c1
Rod Wood 'pretty optimistic' for 2016 season.
Lions.com

The Lions have to address some needs on both lines, linebacker, depth in the secondary and receiver, especially if Calvin Johnson goes through with his expected retirement.

The good thing, as Wood mentioned, is the Lions could potentially have up to $40 million in cap space and double-digit draft picks.

Some of the key decisions will be re-signing some of their unrestricted free agents like Haloti Ngata, Tyrunn Walker and Isa Abdul-Quddus. How many members of the terrific 2013 draft class will get extensions heading into their last seasons? Darius Slay could be tops on that list. Then there are decisions to be made about some aging veterans under contract, most notably linebacker Stephen Tulloch.

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/2/14/10989040/2015-detroit-lions-roster-review-strong-cornerbacks
2015 Detroit Lions roster review: Cornerbacks suddenly a strength of the defense.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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Lions notes: Nate Burleson teasing a comeback?
The former Detroit Lions receiver posted a cryptic message on Instagram Saturday.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBvz8QlQz-s/
With all these rumors floating around about my guy @calvinjohnsonjr / @calvinjohnsonjr possibly? https://www.instagram.com/p/BBvz8QlQz-s/

The Instagram picture accompanying the tweet is a picture of him working out. The insinuation is that Burleson is hinting at a comeback. However, knowing Burleson's playful demeanor, I think he's most likely joking. Burleson hasn't played in a regular season game since 2013.

 

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/02/11/pro-top-25-breakout-players-of-the-2015-season/
TOP 25 BREAKOUT PLAYERS OF THE 2015 SEASON
John Breitenbach identifies 25 players that took a major step forward in the 2015 season.
PFF


22. Darius Slay, CB, DET
2014 cumulative grade: +7.7 on1,101 snaps

2015 cumulative grade: +15.9 on 1,019 snaps

Slay had a good season in 2014, finishing 20th overall in our cornerback rankings. However, he recorded a cumulative coverage grade of only +4.9. Slay more than doubled his production as a third-year pro, finishing second overall amongst corners with a +11.7 coverage grade. He also improved in run defense, cutting his missed tackles down from nine to four, suggesting Slay can now mix it up in both facets of the game.

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/oh...cks-1-16/a6ba172a-dd97-4c4d-8070-25248fa66e11
O'HARA: Lions' best draft picks 1-16.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/li...ks-coach/30919117-a08f-4425-81e4-14ca9878e6ce
Lions hire Brian Callahan as quarterbacks coach.
Lions.com

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...ions-hire-broncos-callahan-qb-coach/80285636/
Lions hire Broncos' Callahan as QB coach.
Detnews

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/li...nebacker/1f1483cf-9d7f-452e-854a-a3e031412aca
2016 Combine Preview: Linebacker.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/2/15/10994650/2015-detroit-lions-roster-review-safety
2015 Detroit Lions roster review: Lions searching for a starting safety opposite Quin.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/2/15/10994638/lions-approval-rating-bob-quinn-february-2016
Lions approval poll: Bob Quinn (February 2016).
PrideOfDetroit

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...s-day-moscow-mule-cocktail-ginger-beer-recipe
Golden Tate had Moscow Mules on Valentine's Day. What's a Moscow Mule? Glad you asked!
PrideOfDetroit

 

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http://sidelionreport.com/2016/02/1...uld-avoid-offensive-tackles-in-the-1st-round/
The Detroit Lions should avoid offensive tackles in the 1st round.
SideLionReport

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/02/analyst_lions_second-half_offe.html#incart_river_index
Analyst: Lions' second-half offensive surge was no mirage.
Mlive

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/02/3_detroit_lions_players_appear.html#incart_river_index
3 Detroit Lions players appear in Pro Football Focus' list of top 75 free agents.
Mlive

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/02/15/pro-pffs-top-75-free-agents-of-2016/
PFF?S TOP 75 FREE AGENTS OF 2016
Matt Claassen reveals the top 75 players on the free agent market, selected by PFF's team of senior analysts.