Bears Bears GM Ryan Poles explained why the team couldn’t pass on WR Luther Burden in the second round. “There was a lot of value there,” Poles said, via BearsWire.com. “He was at the top of our board. Really did a good job following the board, kind of letting it talk to us. It was clear he was the most talented player on the board. He’s an electric player, a playmaker, highly … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Luther Burden, Sam Howell, Bears, Lions, Vikings
NFC Notes: Jordan Love, Colston Loveland, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson believes that No. 10 pick TE Colston Loveland has traits similar to Lions TE Sam LaPorta. “I love the tape. I love everything about the tape, but when you get to know him as a man, it’s really intriguing,” Johnson said, via Pro Football Talk. “It’s who we want to be going forward, in my opinion. He stands for high football character, IQ, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jordan Love, Colston Loveland, Bears, Lions, Packers
2025 NFL Draft Grades For All 32 Teams
The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and despite what some people may say, this is a perfect time to take a stab at grading it. Ultimately, the draft is a game. Every team starts out with the same number of picks and has the same actions available to them to try and win — aka find the best players and build the best team. Like most games, there are historically proven strategies … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Draft Grades For All 32 Teams
Lions Re-Sign OL Michael Niese
The Detroit Lions announced they have re-signed OL Michael Niese. Niese, 27, signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Temple following the 2022 draft. He was let go after camp and caught on with the Bears for the season. He signed a futures deal with Tampa Bay after the 2022 season but was let go after training camp. Detroit signed him to their practice squad … [Read more...] about Lions Re-Sign OL Michael Niese
Lions ‘Have Never Entertained’ Jameson Williams Trade
Personnel evaluators around the league thought the Lions could look to move WR Jameson Williams as he heads into the final year of his rookie deal before the fifth-year option. After selecting Ohio State DT Tyleik Williams in the first round on Thursday, Detroit GM Brad Holmes shut down Williams’ trade rumors and said it’s something they haven’t considered at all. “That’s … [Read more...] about Lions ‘Have Never Entertained’ Jameson Williams Trade