Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell broke down the recent defensive breakdown during the team’s loss to the Steelers. “Look, as you guys know, the rush and coverage always go together, and we have not worked in unison for a number of plays. We’ve gotten hit on a number of plays. So, some of that is we play a certain style, right? And then, if you feel like you’re not executing there, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Coaching Notes: Johnson, Bengals, Lions, Vikings, Bills, Buccaneers
Both Zac Taylor and Ben Johnson were on the Dolphins’ staff when Dan Campbell served as Miami’s interim HC in 2015. That unremarkable season launched two HC careers, with Taylor seeing his first OC work (as the Dolphins’ interim play-caller) and Johnson being retained by Adam Gase in 2016. After the Dolphins fired Gase two years later, Johnson was out of work. The Bengals had … [Read more...] about Coaching Notes: Johnson, Bengals, Lions, Vikings, Bills, Buccaneers
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy To Miss Week 17 With Hairline Fracture In Hand
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffered a hairline fracture in his right hand in Week 16, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports. He’ll miss this Thursday’s game against the Lions as a result. McCarthy will not require surgery, but his status for Week 18 is in question, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced (via Matthew Coller). With that in mind, it’s possible McCarthy’s season is … [Read more...] about Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy To Miss Week 17 With Hairline Fracture In Hand
Vikings Claim QB Brett Rypien
With injured quarterback J.J. McCarthy set to miss Week 17, the Vikings are welcoming Brett Rypien back to the organization. They claimed Rypien off waivers from the Colts on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports. Rypien will quickly land on his feet just one day after the Colts waived him. The 29-year-old spent two-plus months with the Colts, but he didn’t see any game … [Read more...] about Vikings Claim QB Brett Rypien