Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson said RB D’Andre Swift isn’t happy with how the team performed last year and said that he’s hungry to turn the ship around. “He has always been quiet,” Johnson said, via Marquee Sports Network. “He’s always been highly motivated on the inside. There’s a lot of things about him that are the same as what they’ve been. He’s not happy with how last year … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kerby Joseph, D’Andre Swift, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Elgton Jenkins, Caleb Williams, Jon Gruden, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Bears So far, Bears QB Caleb Williams and the new-look offense under HC Ben Johnson have not been turning many heads in training camp, which has left fans in Chicago uneasy given the long history of lofty promises and mediocre results on that side of the ball. However, Johnson explained that he’s making it a point to throw as many challenging situations at Williams as possible … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Elgton Jenkins, Caleb Williams, Jon Gruden, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Jared Goff, Grady Jarrett, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears DT Grady Jarrett spoke to the media in Chicago about his belief that he can still be a game-wrecker at this stage in his career. “Being able to play in the run game and the pass game at an extremely high level,” Jarrett said, via BearsWire.com. “I think that’s something that has definitely been a tool of mine. It was important to me as a young player when I used to … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jared Goff, Grady Jarrett, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Vikings Sign S Josh Metellus To Three-Year, $36M Extension
Adam Schefter reports that the Vikings have signed S Josh Metellus to a three-year, $36 million contract extension. Schefter adds that per Metellus’ agent Drew Rosenhaus, the deal has a max value of $42 million that includes $25 million guaranteed. Metellus, 27, is a former sixth-round pick by the Vikings out of Michigan in the 2020 NFL Draft. He played out the final year of a … [Read more...] about Vikings Sign S Josh Metellus To Three-Year, $36M Extension
NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Josh Metellus, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears QB Caleb Williams took responsibility for his exorbitant sack totals last year and didn’t blame the offensive line or protection. “Part of it is my footwork and that lining up with the play,” Williams said, via Bears Wire. “That helps accelerate the clock for me. The other part is being decisive, making a decision. The other part is also taking what the defense … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Josh Metellus, Bears, Lions, Vikings