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
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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
NFC Notes: Lions Coordinators, Jeff Hafley, J.J. McCarthy, Packers, Vikings
Lions While cleaning out their lockers on Sunday, several Lions players noted that while they feel their title window is still open, there is no telling what the future can hold during the upcoming offseason. “I feel like it happens to teams every year,” DT Alim McNeill said, via The Detroit News. “Players move in and out.… Continue reading NFC Notes: Lions Coordinators, Jeff Hafley, J.J. McCarthy, Packers, Vikings
Vikings cannot avoid Ben Johnson, Lions OC takes HC job with Bears
The NFL world was turned upside down on Monday afternoon when the unthinkable happened: Ben Johnson finally took a head coaching job. The now-former Lions offensive coordinator made the leap to lead a team of his own, but he isn’t traveling far. Not only is Ben Johnson not going beyond Detroit, but he isn’t having to… Continue reading Vikings cannot avoid Ben Johnson, Lions OC takes HC job with Bears
Lions Getting Credit After Vikings Suffer Blowout Playoff Loss
Getty Jahmyr Gibbs runs for a touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings. The Detroit Lions went into Week 18 facing some big stakes, needing to beat the 14-win Minnesota Vikings to earn their second straight NFC North title. The Lions ended up winning in comfortable fashion, dominating their division rival on both sides of the ball… Continue reading Lions Getting Credit After Vikings Suffer Blowout Playoff Loss
Lions, Vikings, Packers went from dominant to duds outside NFC North
After the regular-season finale in Detroit, Lions coach Dan Campbell said to Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell, “See you in two weeks.” Less than two weeks later, both teams had said “see ya” to the postseason. The playoff collapse of three NFC North juggernauts — the Lions, Vikings, and Packers — stands in stark contrast to… Continue reading Lions, Vikings, Packers went from dominant to duds outside NFC North
NFC Notes: Kevin O’Connell, Adam Stenavich, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions OT Dan Skipper has gained popularity among Detroit’s fanbase for occasionally lining up as an eligible receiver, recording a nine-yard touchdown on his only reception this season. OL coach Hank Fraley has been taken aback by Skipper becoming a fan-favorite. “It’s just funny to hear a fan base chant an O-lineman’s name, Dan… Continue reading NFC Notes: Kevin O’Connell, Adam Stenavich, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions, Vikings and Packers combine for ugly playoff collapse that NFL hasn’t seen from a division in 42 years
The NFC North pulled off a historical regular season in 2024, but surprisingly, that didn’t translate to any wins in the playoffs. The four teams in the division combined to go 45-23 in the regular season, which gave the NFC North the highest winning percentage (.662) by any division since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970,… Continue reading Lions, Vikings and Packers combine for ugly playoff collapse that NFL hasn’t seen from a division in 42 years
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Jordan Love, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions S Kerby Joseph said that Rams QB Matthew Stafford is the one to blame for circulating rumors that he is a dirty player after on-field mics caught Stafford calling Joseph “dirty as (expletive)” for the hit and telling him, “I’ve seen it. It’s been on tape.” “The people complaining about dirty hits, they’re… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Jordan Love, Lions, Packers, Vikings