Bears Chicago built a reputation this season as the “Cardiac Bears” with their late-game heroics and comebacks. Although Bears GM Ryan Poles likes their fourth-quarter performances, he’d rather not live on the edge. “I don’t think you can be satisfied,” Poles said, via BearsWire. “I heard the whole Cardiac Bears thing. I’d rather not be the Cardiac Bears, but if that’s what … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jonathan Gannon, Ryan Poles, Bears, Packers
Packers OT Rasheed Walker Arrested On Gun Charge
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Packers OT Rasheed Walker was arrested on Friday morning at LaGuardia Airport in New York. Schefter mentions that Walker is facing a weapons charge after attempting to check a bag that contained a firearm. Walker, 25, earned an honorable mention for All-Big Ten honors in 2020 and was selected by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2022 … [Read more...] about Packers OT Rasheed Walker Arrested On Gun Charge
Mutual Interest Between Packers & Jim Leonhard For DC Job
Ian Rapoport reports that there is a mutual interest between the Packers and Broncos assistant HC Jim Leonhard for the team’s defensive coordinator position. Leonhard, 43, played 10 seasons in the NFL for the Bills, Ravens, Jets, Broncos, Saints, and Browns. He was hired as the defensive backs coach at Wisconsin for the 2016 season. Wisconsin promoted Leonhard to defensive … [Read more...] about Mutual Interest Between Packers & Jim Leonhard For DC Job
Packers Request DC Interview With Vikings Assistant Daronte Jones
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Packers requested an interview with Vikings pass game coordinator/DBs coach Daronte Jones for their DC opening. Jones has already interviewed with the Cowboys and Jets for their DC openings this cycle as well. He’s the first known interview for Green Bay’s DC vacancy after Jeff Hafley was hired by the Dolphins as head coach. Jones, 46, … [Read more...] about Packers Request DC Interview With Vikings Assistant Daronte Jones
Raheem Morris Expected To Be Candidate For Packers DC Role
Per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, former Falcons HC Raheem Morris is expected to be at or near the top of the list of DC candidates for the Packers. Morris has been getting interest as a head coach and defensive coordinator since being let go, taking HC interviews with the Cardinals, Giants and Titans. He previously worked with Packers HC Matt LaFleur in Washington and Atlanta The … [Read more...] about Raheem Morris Expected To Be Candidate For Packers DC Role