Bears Bears QB Caleb Williams said HC Ben Johnson was challenging him and the rest of the quarterback room during the second day of voluntary workouts. “Today we had our first quiz in the QB room,” Williams said, via the team’s website. “We went over a few things yesterday, talked about a few things and Ben walked in this morning, flung open the door, made a grand entrance and … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Packers Hosting LB Isaiah Simmons
Ian Rapoport reports veteran free agent LB Isaiah Simmons is visiting with the Packers today. Simmons, 26, was a two-year starter at Clemson and won the Butkus Award as college football’s best linebacker in 2019. The Cardinals used the No. 8 overall pick in the 2019 draft on him. Simmons signed a four-year, $20,664,055 rookie contract that includes a $12,588,404 signing … [Read more...] about Packers Hosting LB Isaiah Simmons
NFC Notes: Jaylon Johnson, Matt LaFleur, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Veteran Bears CB Jaylon Johnson said he isn’t going to get excited about the team until they start winning games that matter in November and December. “I’ve been through it too many times,” Johnson said, via NFL.com. “I’m going to get excited when we win in November and December and we change some things and get to the playoffs, that’s when I’ll be excited.” “That … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jaylon Johnson, Matt LaFleur, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Christian Watson, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson commented on the team’s outlook at the receiver position, specifically in the slot. “I think that’s to be determined, it’s a little bit different right now,” Johnson said, via BearsWire.com. “Can DJ (Moore) play inside? I think he can, can Rome (Odunze) play inside? I think he can. Both those guys showed those traits last year on tape, to what … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Christian Watson, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Lukas Van Ness, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions During last year’s draft, the Lions moved up a round to grab OT Giovanni Manu as a project player for the long term. With G Kevin Zeitler leaving in free agency, Detroit HC Dan Campbell implied they discussed moving Manu inside but wouldn’t set anything in stone. “Man, we’ve talked about that,” Campbell said, via Tim Twentyman of the team’s website. “Do you go back to … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Lukas Van Ness, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings