Jul 30, 2010; Mankato, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs a drill with running backs coach Eric Bieniemy at training camp at Blakeslee Field at the Minnesota State University. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Bears have been quite the tumultuous organization in the last few years. They can’t… Continue reading Bears Hire Former Vikings Coach
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NFC Notes: Bears’ New Defensive Strategy, Lions’ Growth, Vikings’ Patience
The NFC teams are reshaping their strategies heading into the next season. The Bears are looking to implement a more aggressive defense under new DC Dennis Allen, emphasizing a traditional Bears grit. The Lions are focusing on player development, with RB Sione Vaki aiming to excel beyond special teams. Meanwhile, the Vikings’ GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah… Continue reading NFC Notes: Bears’ New Defensive Strategy, Lions’ Growth, Vikings’ Patience
NFC Notes: Dennis Allen, Dallas Turner, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears’ recently hired DC Dennis Allen said they want to build an “attacking” defense: “We want to take the fight to the offense… [A defense] you come to expect from the Chicago Bears.” (Scott Bair) The Bears are expected to interview Tulane OL coach Dan Roushar for their OL opening on Friday, per the Bernstein… Continue reading NFC Notes: Dennis Allen, Dallas Turner, Bears, Lions, Vikings
A Closer Look: NFL Draft Disappointments: Chiefs, Packers, Steelers, Cowboys, Bears, Lions, Bills, Vikings, 49ers, Raiders
A Closer Look: NFL Draft Disappointments: Chiefs, Packers, Steelers, Cowboys, Bears, Lions, Bills, Vikings, 49ers, Raiders Information courtesy: [email protected] Kansas City Chiefs Name Number Drafted Year Drafted How many NFL Seasons? Jonathan Baldwin 26 2011 3 Clyde Edwards-Helaire 32 2020 4 Green Bay Packers Name Number Drafted Year Drafted How many NFL Seasons? Jamal Reynolds… Continue reading A Closer Look: NFL Draft Disappointments: Chiefs, Packers, Steelers, Cowboys, Bears, Lions, Bills, Vikings, 49ers, Raiders
Bears could steal $5 million Pro Bowler away from Vikings this offseason
The Chicago Bears will look very different under head coach Ben Johnson in 2025. They could be active in free agency to get him all the pieces he needs to get the Bears back to the playoffs. While listing potential landing spots for free-agent running backs, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox listed the Bears as a… Continue reading Bears could steal $5 million Pro Bowler away from Vikings this offseason
3 Different Ways the Bears Hire of Ben Johnson Impacts the Minnesota Vikings
Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images The offseason has already begun for the Minnesota Vikings. Their unfortunate loss to the Los Angeles Rams kicked off that reality exactly one week ago. While NFL free agency is still over a month away, the coaching carousel is already spinning at breakneck speeds. And just because the Vikings aren’t in… Continue reading 3 Different Ways the Bears Hire of Ben Johnson Impacts the Minnesota Vikings
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears’ recently hired HC Ben Johnson said his message to the team is to be focused on winning “now.” “Our mission starting this spring is to win and to win now. I get goosebumps right now just thinking about being the head coach of the Chicago Bears. I know exactly what this role and… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Vikings Coach Emerges as Bears Coordinator Candidate
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings have been on coach watch for weeks as defensive coordinator Brian Flores has drawn some interest from the Jaguars, Bears, and Jets for their vacant head coach spots. However, all three have hired different candidates. While there could be some late traction with the Saints or Raiders, so… Continue reading Vikings Coach Emerges as Bears Coordinator Candidate
NFC Notes: Jared Goff, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears The presence of Bears president Kevin Warren turned some quality candidates away from Chicago, but new Bears HC Ben Johnson went into the meeting with him and owner George McCaskey with an open mind and eventually decided that the situation was good enough for him to leave Detroit. “Second, there was the presence of… Continue reading NFC Notes: Jared Goff, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears request defensive coordinator interview with Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones
Bears head coach Ben Johnson squared off with the Vikings twice this season in his role as the Lions’ offensive coordinator and he wants to speak to one of Minnesota’s coaches about a job on his staff. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bears have requested an interview with Vikings defensive backs coach/passing… Continue reading Bears request defensive coordinator interview with Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones