NFC Notes: Lions, Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Brian Flores, Vikings

Lions Lions DB Ifeatu Melifonwu talked about his “frustrating” season that saw him deal with a host of injuries. “It was very frustrating,” Melifonwu said, via the team’s website. “Very frustrating battling the injury and coming back and starting my return to play and having a fluke injury keep me out again. I knew I… Continue reading NFC Notes: Lions, Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Brian Flores, Vikings

NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler expects the Bears to be interested in interviewing Vikings DC Brian Flores and Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury.  Fowler highlights Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy as a candidate to watch for the Bears, as he could have interest in leaving Dallas with his contract expiring and returning to the NFC North. Fowler explains… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Bears, Packers, Vikings

NFC Notes: Pete Carroll, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears  Eric Williams of FoxSports thinks the Bears should hire former Seahawks HC Pete Carroll as their next head coach after missing out on Jim Harbaugh last offseason.  Williams writes that Chicago needs a coach with a “championship pedigree” to fix its organization’s dysfunction after having five coaches over the… Continue reading NFC Notes: Pete Carroll, Bears, Packers, Vikings

NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Vikings, Lions, Packers

Lions Lions WR Jameson Williams is nearing 1,000 yards for the first time in his career after taking a little time to hit his stride in the league. Detroit OC Ben Johnson raved about Williams’ potential and talked about how they knew he would break out once he got more reps with QB Jared Goff. … Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Vikings, Lions, Packers

NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell said there would be no resting of players despite the team’s injury woes in Week 17 against the 49ers.  “Yeah, I’ll make this easy for everybody that way all the critics can jump out and start attacking, but that way you don’t have to debate them anymore,” Campbell said via… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings

NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Love, Jameson Williams, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell thinks WR Jameson Williams had his “best game” of his career in Week 16’s win over the Bears.  “Offensively, our game balls were (Amon-Ra) St. Brown and Jamo, both of those guys had huge games and really it was probably Jamo’s best game that he’s had since he’s been here… Continue reading NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Love, Jameson Williams, Lions, Packers, Vikings

NFC Notes: Aidan Hutchinson, Thomas Brown, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Bears When asked about the possibility of the players not having much energy left for the season, Bears’ interim HC Thomas Brown responded he doesn’t think anyone is quitting and everyone is fighting until the final whistle.  “I would disagree with you,” Brown said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. “If you watch the tape, our… Continue reading NFC Notes: Aidan Hutchinson, Thomas Brown, Bears, Lions, Vikings

NFC Notes: Brian Flores, Sean McVay, Packers, Rams, Vikings

Packers On Sunday Night Football in Week 15, Green Bay second-round LB Edgerrin Cooper had two passes defended, one sack and an interception which showed his elite talent to the rest of the league. Packers DE Kingsley Enagbare raved about Cooper and called him a future Hall of Famer after a dominant showing. “He’s special,… Continue reading NFC Notes: Brian Flores, Sean McVay, Packers, Rams, Vikings

NFC Notes: Jayden Reed, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears The Bears extended their losing streak after a beatdown against the 49ers in Week 14. Chicago QB Caleb Williams knows they were outmatched from the start and took responsibility for increased leadership through a two-month losing streak. “We got our ass kicked today and there’s no way around it,” Williams said, via ESPN’s Courtney… Continue reading NFC Notes: Jayden Reed, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings

NFC Notes: Josh Jacobs, Penei Sewell, Stephon Gilmore, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Lions Lions C Frank Ragnow called OT Penei Sewell one of the most unique players in the NFL at his position.  “When it comes to everything he does as a tackle, he’s one of one,” Ragnow said, via Dan Pompei of The Athletic.  Lions QB Jared Goff handed off pre-game speech duties to Sewell last… Continue reading NFC Notes: Josh Jacobs, Penei Sewell, Stephon Gilmore, Lions, Packers, Vikings