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
NFC Notes: Grady Jarrett, Jameson Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
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
Top Free Agent Landing Spots For CB Asante Samuel Jr.
On the surface, it’s weird to see CB Asante Samuel Jr. still available heading into July. He’s 25 years old and accumulated six interceptions and 35 pass breakups in his first three years. That sort of profile for a cornerback usually is in high demand given the league-wide scarcity at the position. However, injuries have complicated what would otherwise be a straightforward … [Read more...] about Top Free Agent Landing Spots For CB Asante Samuel Jr.
NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Isaiah Simmons, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Chicago added second-round OL Ozzy Trapilo to help bolster their protection of QB Caleb Williams. Bears HC Ben Johnson raved about Trapilo’s IQ and technique that have been on display through the first on-field work. “He’s exactly what we thought he was going to be,” Johnson said, via Kevin Fishbain and Adam Jahns of The Athletic. “He’s super smart. We had a meeting … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Isaiah Simmons, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Jahmyr Gibbs, Case Keenum, Bears, Lions, Packers
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