NFL Trade Rumors

Bears Bears HC Matt Eberflus thinks WR Velus Jones will provide an impact on special teams under the NFL’s new kickoff rules.  “A guy like that with the type of skill set, with the speed and power that he has, and he’s coming full speed ahead at you. It’s like a damn freight train running at you,” Eberflus said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. Packers Packers RB Josh Jacobs thinks … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Josh Jacobs, Jordan Love, J.J. McCarthy, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears Bears LB Tremaine Edmunds said first-round QB Caleb Williams has been showing some encouraging signs in practice.  “He’s competitive,” Edmunds, via BearsWire. “As a rookie, he’s doing some things that are good to see. That’s the thing that gets me most excited and I think gets our team most excited.” Bears RB D’Andre Swift has noticed Williams working hard to learn their … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Josh Jacobs, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Lions The Lions nearly reached the Super Bowl last year after being the underdog for the last few decades. Detroit HC Dan Campbell discussed their motivations and how they are handling the massive changes in expectations.  “I don’t feel that we’re in this underdog,” Campbell said, via CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. “I think our guys know where we’re at. I would say this: the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Josh McCown, Quay Walker, Lions, Packers, Vikings

This article was first published on May 3.  Undrafted free agency is an important part of the team-building process. From a pure numbers perspective, the NFL has to rely on undrafted free agents to compromise somewhere between a quarter and a third of all active players — not even counting practice squads. There were 257 players drafted last month and at least that many, … [Read more...] about One UDFA To Watch From Every Team

Bears Although Bears HC Matt Eberflus previously said they expect Nate Davis to start at right guard, the coach admitted this week he’s still taking a look at other players at the position like Ryan Bates and Matt Pryor. Davis’ availability has been sketchy since signing with Chicago last year.  “Yeah, don’t know yet,” Eberflus said, via BearsWire. “I really don’t know. We’ll … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Christian Watson, Eric Stokes, Nate Davis, Bears, Lions, Packers