Bears After his viral taunting before the Hail Mary in their Week 8 loss, Bears CB Tyrique Stevenson played against the Cardinals but didn’t start. Chicago HC Matt Eberflus felt Stevenson had a good day after his punishment. “Like I’ve said before, we’ve made decisions for Tyrique,” Eberflus said, via ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. “You guys saw that he didn’t start, and that’s where … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Tyrique Stevenson, Josh Jacobs, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, D.J. Moore, Preston Smith, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Although Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune doesn’t believe HC Matt Eberflus was required to reach the playoffs this season to keep his job, he thinks Chicago must have a “second-half surge” for Eberflus to be safe. For Eberflus to stay off the hot seat, Biggs writes they must win around half of their divisional games and be more productive when playing away. As for the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, D.J. Moore, Preston Smith, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Preston Smith, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears The Bears have lost two games in a row after an underwhelming performance against the Cardinals in Week 9. Chicago HC Matt Eberflus emphasized their need to run the ball better and protect the quarterback. “We’ll work with the offensive staff tomorrow morning and find answers for running the ball, first, making sure you do that, and setting everything off of that, and … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Preston Smith, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Trade Buzz, Preston Smith, Jameson Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears HC Matt Eberflus said that he plans to stick with OC Shane Waldron despite the team’s offensive struggles. “We’re looking to find answers, and that’s where we’re at collectively as a group, offense and defense,” Eberflus said, via ESPN. “We’ll go through that process here today, tomorrow and implement that plan on Wednesday.” Eberflus said he still has a high level … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Trade Buzz, Preston Smith, Jameson Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
TRADE: Packers Trading OLB Preston Smith To Steelers
According to Ian Rapoport, the Steelers are acquiring Packers OLB Preston Smith in a trade. Matt Schneidman reports the Steelers will give up a 2025 seventh-round pick for Smith. Smith’s name had come up a couple of times ahead of the trade deadline as potentially a candidate to be on the move, but it’s still interesting to see the Packers trade away a notable edge rusher … [Read more...] about TRADE: Packers Trading OLB Preston Smith To Steelers