NFL Trade Rumors

Bears When speaking to people around the Bears, Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda reports that new HC Ben Johnson has laid out a specific plan for the organization.  According to Pauline, Johnson plans to “start from scratch” with QB Caleb Williams to help develop him.  Pauline writes Johnson’s system will not mirror what he ran with the Lions, and he’ll focus on building a scheme … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brian Gutekunst, Ben Johnson, John Morton, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears Chicago released DE DeMarcus Walker for cap purposes this offseason, creating an opening opposite Montez Sweat up front. Bears GM Ryan Poles wants to be selectively aggressive in the draft and free agency to bolster a pass rush that hasn’t been noteworthy outside of Sweat.  “I think the clearer the vision, the more aggressive you can be, and that’s important,” Poles said, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ryan Poles, John Morton, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears Bears GM Ryan Poles is confident HC Ben Johnson will help Caleb Williams reach the “next level” with his development.  “I really believe that his relationship with Caleb is gonna be able to take this thing to the next level,” Poles said, via PFT. “Obviously that’s gonna be a journey in itself for a young quarterback to adapt to a new system, but I’ll go back to just the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Bears, Aidan Hutchinson, Lions, Packers

Lions Justin Melo reports the Lions held a formal meeting with Oklahoma State ED/LB Collin Oliver at the Combine. Per Mike Payton, Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter says he’s had meetings with the Bengals, Colts, Cowboys, Lions, and Ravens.  The Lions have also met with Marshall EDGE Mike Green, according to Jeremy Reisman. LSU EDGE Sai’Vion Jones spoke about his meeting with … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Josh Jacobs, Lions Combine Meetings, Packers, Vikings

Bears Bears GM Ryan Poles: “What I like really about the pairing so far of free agency and the draft is I do believe that the supply of players is matching our needs. So there are going to be good opportunities.” (Adam Jahns) Bears HC Ben Johnson was asked about his valuation of RB D’Andre Swift from their time together in Detroit: “He’s an explosive athlete. There’s a number … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brian Gutekunst, Kerby Joseph, Ryan Poles, Bears, Lions, Packers