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Five big questions for Bears coach Ben Johnson to answer before season opener vs. Vikings

The Bears are down to their last two weeks to get ready for the regular season, and they’ve hardly smoothed everything out. Before the Vikings visit for the opener Sept. 8, there’s still plenty to settle. Quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense have been up and down throughout training camp, and the first-team defense looked… Continue reading Five big questions for Bears coach Ben Johnson to answer before season opener vs. Vikings

Rookie TE Ben Yurosek stands out

“You live to hear your name called during the draft,” Yurosek said. “But at the end of the day, the seventh round is unfolding and there’s some benefit, some power to being able to go undrafted and pick where you want to play. I had a lot of other options. But the coaching staff, the… Continue reading Rookie TE Ben Yurosek stands out

NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Christian Watson, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson commented on the team’s outlook at the receiver position, specifically in the slot.  “I think that’s to be determined, it’s a little bit different right now,” Johnson said, via BearsWire.com. “Can DJ (Moore) play inside? I think he can, can Rome (Odunze) play inside? I think he can. Both those… Continue reading NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Christian Watson, Bears, Packers, Vikings

NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Draft Visits, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Check our 2025 NFL Draft Visit Tracker for a complete list of visits for each team! Bears Tulane WR Dontae Fleming took a 30 visit with the Bears. (Ryan Fowler) Western Michigan OL Addison West has a local visit set up with the Bears. (Eric Edholm) Georgia OL Dylan Fairchild… Continue reading NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Draft Visits, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Ben Roethlisberger Feels Aaron Rodgers is ‘Secretly Still Holding Out for’ Vikings

While many feel that all signs point to free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, a legend of the franchise is skeptical that he actually wants to suit up for the Black & Gold. Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said on his Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger podcast that he’s not convinced… Continue reading Ben Roethlisberger Feels Aaron Rodgers is ‘Secretly Still Holding Out for’ Vikings

Former Steeler Ben Roethlisberger Explains Why Aaron Rodgers Is Secretly Holding Out for the Vikings

Considered to be a crucial domino in the grand scheme of the free agency picture, Aaron Rodgers remains unemployed at this point in time. With Russell Wilson now a member of the New York Giants, the former Green Bay Packer was recently spotted working out with the team’s newfound WR, D.K. Metcalf. While the series… Continue reading Former Steeler Ben Roethlisberger Explains Why Aaron Rodgers Is Secretly Holding Out for the Vikings

Takeaways from Kwesi’s Presser with Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune

The Minnesota Vikings might have hit pause after free agency, but the grind is far from over with the NFL Draft now just weeks away. Join us as we break it all down with Star Tribune insider Ben Goessling, who weighs in on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s latest presser and what it reveals about the team’s game… Continue reading Takeaways from Kwesi’s Presser with Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune

NFC Notes: Sam Darnold Potential Destinations, Ben Johnson, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain has been asking around the league about the Bears new HC Ben Johnson. Fishbain cites an anonymous league source who said Johnson has an impeccable reputation.  “You’re not going to hear a bad thing about him,” the source said. As for Chicago’s needs, most of Fishbain’s sources pointed to their… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold Potential Destinations, Ben Johnson, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Minnesota Vikings’ Offseason Plan with Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling

The Minnesota Vikings’ offseason is in full swing, starting with Kevin O’Connell’s contract extension, but that’s just the beginning. Join us as Ben Goessling from the Star Tribune provides an in-depth look at what’s next for the Vikings this offseason. We’ll cover everything from a potential Kwesi Adofo-Mensah extension, the future of Sam Darnold, plans… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings’ Offseason Plan with Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling