Bears Jeff Howe of The Athletic polled 10 NFL personnel executives and coaches on who the top head coaching hires were this offseason, with new Bears HC Ben Johnson finishing tied for the most second-place votes with Raiders HC Pete Carroll. One executive said the following on the fit in Chicago: “I’m still unclear on… Continue reading NFC Notes: Jordan Addison Legal Update, Coaching Staff Hires, Bears, Lions, Vikings
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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
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Xavier McKinney, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions DT Alim McNeill talked about what it was like to suffer a season-ending injury for the first time in his career and was adamant about attacking rehab in order to get back on the field as quickly as possible. “I had no clue what it was, but I knew it was something a… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Xavier McKinney, Lions, Packers, 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
NFL awards 2024: Lions, Vikings double up in voting for Sporting News’ honors
With the end of another NFL season and Super Bowl 59’s arrival, it’s time for the outlets covering the league to hand out major individual NFL awards. For Sporting News, that means revealing our prestigious pro football honors, too. The long-standing process was the same for 2024, as all the worthy recipients were determined by… Continue reading NFL awards 2024: Lions, Vikings double up in voting for Sporting News’ honors
NFL awards 2024: Lions, Vikings double up in voting for Sporting News’ honors
With the end of another NFL season and Super Bowl 59’s arrival, it’s time for the outlets covering the league to hand out major individual NFL awards. For Sporting News, that means revealing our prestigious pro football honors, too. The long-standing process was the same for 2024, as all the worthy recipients were determined by… Continue reading NFL awards 2024: Lions, Vikings double up in voting for Sporting News’ honors
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
Lions $6 million key starter predicted to leave Detroit for Vikings
The Detroit Lions have a pivotal offseason on the horizon, as general manager Brad Holmes will look to bolster a roster that suffered a shocking divisional round defeat to the Washington Commanders as the No.1 seed in the NFC. The Lions will look to acquire some impact players this offseason, but the team also has… Continue reading Lions $6 million key starter predicted to leave Detroit for Vikings
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