Bears Although Bears QB Caleb Williams has worked primarily out of the shotgun in every stage of his football career, new HC Ben Johnson said they plan to run more under center in 2025. Johnson wants to see how well they will be able to handle it, but thinks it’s worth developing because of the big-play ability. “He’s been predominantly a shotgun quarterback for most of his … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jared Goff, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
Lions Not Ruling Out Re-Signing DE Za’Darius Smith After Cutting Him
Lions GM Brad Holmes said it was unfortunate but necessary to cut veteran DE Za’Darius Smith this year for the cash and cap savings. That said, he didn’t rule out bringing Smith back at a lower rate depending on how things unfold in the coming weeks with the draft and Smith’s market. “We would have loved to been able to keep him. We just weren’t able to. But we’ve been … [Read more...] about Lions Not Ruling Out Re-Signing DE Za’Darius Smith After Cutting Him
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Alim McNeill, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren was sure that Ben Johnson was the team’s choice as head coach only 10 minutes into their interview with him. “Within 10 minutes of the interview, within 10 minutes of the interview starting for me, if you look at my notes that I took, I knew right then,” Warren said, via Pro Football Talk. “Because he was so Passionate, he’s absolutely … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Alim McNeill, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Brad Holmes, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions GM Brad Holmes said that the presence of RB David Montgomery will help preserve the career life span of RB Jahmyr Gibbs. “He’s the guy we want to keep around for a very long time,” Holmes said. “Our current setup with David, I think that’s going to prolong his longevity.” Holmes says they’re not worried about DE Aidan Hutchinson coming back off his broken leg: … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brad Holmes, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Kyle Allen & Hendon Hooker Will Battle For Lions Backup QB Role
Lions GM Brad Holmes revealed the team signed QB Kyle Allen to challenge QB Hendon Hooker for the backup quarterback position, via Eric Woodyard. “Still got high hopes for him but nobody’s gonna be given a job either,” he said. “So, if Hendon wants to be the No. 2 QB then win the No. 2 QB job.” Detroit also notably signed veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater after he’d been out of … [Read more...] about Kyle Allen & Hendon Hooker Will Battle For Lions Backup QB Role