Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Packers and HC Matt LaFleur have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension. According to Pelissero, there was never any serious consideration about moving from LaFleur, despite a lot of buzz about his future with the team. Green Bay is now expected to turn their attention to signing GM Brian Gutekunst and EVP Russ Ball to … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Packers Agree To Multi-Year Deal With HC Matt LaFleur
NFC Notes: Micah Parsons, Brian Flores, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears DT Grady Jarrett was a member of the Falcons’ Super Bowl loss to the Patriots in 2017, where Atlanta led 28-3 in the third quarter. Chicago G Joe Thuney was on the opposite side of that game, which Jarrett thinks helped their comeback over the Packers in this year’s NFC Wild Card Round. “Having Joe on the team helped us talk about, when you are down like that, how … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Micah Parsons, Brian Flores, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Jordan Addison, Matt LaFleur, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson said they want their rushing attack to “pick up” in the postseason after recording a season-low of 65 yards in Week 18. With the cold weather in Chicago going into the NFC Divisional Round against the Rams, Johnson understands how important the run game is. “It feels like it’s dipped a little bit — not something that we want late in the season,” … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jordan Addison, Matt LaFleur, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Tucker Kraft, Colston Loveland, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears TE Colston Loveland has had double-digit targets over the last three weeks, recording eight receptions for 137 yards in their Wild Card win over the Packers. Chicago HC Ben Johnson commented on how Loveland had a “slower start” but began picking things up as the year went on. “It did take a little bit of time before we built that trust with him early in the season … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Tucker Kraft, Colston Loveland, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Micah Parsons, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson said he has the backing of chairman George McCaskey after an explicit-filled rant towards the Packers. “There’s a rivalry that exists between these two teams, something that I fully recognize and I’m a part of,” Johnson said, via ESPN. “And, yeah, I just, I don’t like that team. So George and I have talked, and we’re on the same page.” Bears LB … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Micah Parsons, Bears, Packers, Vikings