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Bears Bears S Kevin Byard says that the additions the team has made defensively have him excited for the start of the season. “Just the additions we made, especially on that front four with Grady (Jarrett) and Dayo (Odeyingbo) coming in, being able to help Montez (Sweat) and all those boys, I think that’s where it starts,” Byard said, via BearsWire.com. “It starts up front. It … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam LaPorta, Jordan Love, Aaron Rodgers, Bears, Lions, Packers

Lions  Lions DBs coach Deshea Townsend said they want to evaluate CB Ennis Rakestraw in the outside role this offseason.  “Right now, we’re going to let him focus outside,” Townsend said, via Tim Twentyman of the team’s site. “Let him go compete out there.” Townsend has been impressed with Rakestraw’s mindset and thinks the cornerback understands where things went wrong last … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Matthew Golden, Dallas Turner, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Bears Veteran Bears DT Grady Jarrett believes that HC Ben Johnson and DC Dennis Allen bring an intensity to the team’s defense that will define them in 2025. “He’s our leader. It is across the board, the standard is the standard,” Jarrett said, via BearsWire.com. “What I can say is with him, and all the coaches, (defensive coordinator Dennis Allen), they’re not coming off of … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Grady Jarrett, Jameson Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers

Editor’s note: This piece was initially published on May 9. Dubbed by some as the unofficial eighth round of the draft, undrafted free agency is an important part of team-building. Even on just a practical level, the league doesn’t draft enough players to fill out the roster, so undrafted free agents fill in the cracks.  But more than that, UDFAs can be an important source of … [Read more...] about One UDFA To Watch For Every Team

Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson spoke on the value of veteran QB Case Keenum as a backup, leader, and experienced playoff performer. “Case has been phenomenal,” Johnson said, via BearsWire.com. “I haven’t been with him in the past, but he came highly recommended from a number of people that I trust. He’s got skins on the wall. I mean, he’s been to playoff games, he’s won playoff … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jahmyr Gibbs, Case Keenum, Bears, Lions, Packers