Lions The Lions nearly reached the Super Bowl last year after being the underdog for the last few decades. Detroit HC Dan Campbell discussed their motivations and how they are handling the massive changes in expectations. “I don’t feel that we’re in this underdog,” Campbell said, via CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. “I think our guys know where we’re at. I would say this: the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Josh McCown, Quay Walker, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Camryn Bynum, D.J. Reader, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic answered some of the biggest questions surrounding the Bears as they gear up for training camp. Fishbain named DL Emmanuel Ogbah, Jerry Hughes, and Yannick Ngakoue as potential veteran depth additions up front. The battle at C between Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton is the biggest position competition going into camp, per Fishbain. Behind … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Camryn Bynum, D.J. Reader, Bears, Lions, Vikings
NFC Notes: Jordan Addison, Rome Odunze, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears ST coordinator Richard Hightower said rookie WR Rome Odunze may be the team’s punt returner. “Rome is an every-down player. Rome’s a first-down player, a second-down player, a third-down player and a fourth-down player,” Hightower said, via PFT. “He had three returns on the books and one of those three returns was a house call.” Hightower is keeping his cards close … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jordan Addison, Rome Odunze, Bears, Lions, Vikings
NFC Notes: Christian Watson, Eric Stokes, Nate Davis, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Although Bears HC Matt Eberflus previously said they expect Nate Davis to start at right guard, the coach admitted this week he’s still taking a look at other players at the position like Ryan Bates and Matt Pryor. Davis’ availability has been sketchy since signing with Chicago last year. “Yeah, don’t know yet,” Eberflus said, via BearsWire. “I really don’t know. We’ll … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Christian Watson, Eric Stokes, Nate Davis, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Rashan Gary, Kevin Zeitler, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears When asked about extensions the Bears got done with DE Montez Sweat, TE Cole Kmet, and CB Jaylon Johnson, GM Ryan Poles said they have “pages and pages” of analysis on how to use their cap space. “We have a process,” Poles said, via Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. “We have an analysis we do. It’s in-depth. It’s pages and pages, so that we stay disciplined in how we … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Rashan Gary, Kevin Zeitler, Bears, Lions, Packers