Bears Bears RB D’Andre Swift said the team’s lack of execution falls upon the players, not HC Ben Johnson. “He’s been doing everything he can do,” Swift said, via Bears Wire. “We as players need to follow his lead and execute.” Packers Although Matt Schniedman of The Athletic thinks CB Carrington Valentine will have less playing time with the return of CB Nate Hobbs, he could … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Carson Wentz, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Christian Watson, Harrison Smith, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson quickly picked up a reputation as a demanding and detail-oriented coach during OTAs and training camp. The regular season has not dulled Johnson’s edge in this particular area at all, especially with the 0-2 start. Following the 52-21 loss to the Lions, his former team, Johnson called out his squad saying, “our practice habits are yet to reflect a … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Christian Watson, Harrison Smith, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Adam Thielen, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson commented on the performance of QB Caleb Williams through the first two games of the regular season. “I did see significant growth,” Johnson said, via BearsWire.com. “It’s not perfect yet. There’s still a number of plays where our eyes aren’t quite in the right position or we’re holding onto the ball just a tick longer than what we’re coaching. But I … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Adam Thielen, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Tucker Kraft, Jordan Love, J.J. McCarthy, Packers, Vikings
Packers Packers QB Jordan Love believes that TE Tucker Kraft is going to have a big year following his first career 100-yard receiving performance. “That’s what Tuck is every day,” Love said, via ESPN. “He comes in and puts that work in. In practice every day, he’s making those big-time plays, and he’s very consistent right now. I don’t think it’s a secret for him to go out … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Tucker Kraft, Jordan Love, J.J. McCarthy, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Dan Campbell, J.J. McCarthy, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears/Lions The Lions’ 50-burger wasn’t necessarily out of the ordinary for a Detroit team that has been a top-five offense for the past three years. But this time was different because former OC Ben Johnson wasn’t at the wheels with a play sheet, he was on the opposite sideline as the head coach of the Bears. Lions S Brian Branch told reporters Johnson “could have went … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Dan Campbell, J.J. McCarthy, Bears, Lions, Vikings