Bears Bears HC Matt Eberflus said the team moved quickly to sign RB D’Andre Swift because of his ability to be a weapon out of the backfield on all three downs. “Just a weapon back,” Eberflus said, via Around The NFL. “You know we really needed that guy that can really operate on third down and even on first or second down and be a weapon in the deep part of the field and the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: D’Andre Swift, Dallas Turner, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Aaron Glenn, Justin Jefferson, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions DC Aaron Glenn wasn’t ready to give evaluations of players after non-contract OTAs and said the team will wait until they are full-go with pads on before doing so. “Listen, I know there’s going to be a lot of questions and a lot of guys asking, ‘Well, has he improved?'” Glenn said, via Kory Woods of MLive.com. “Well, we don’t have pads on. So, when you’re in your … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Aaron Glenn, Justin Jefferson, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Packers In Extension Talks With DT Kenny Clark
Packers DT Kenny Clark revealed his camp and the team are in discussions about a new contract as he enters the final year of his deal. It’s still ongoing, but they’re talking,” Clark said via Ashley Washburn. “I love it here. I love my teammates. I love the organization. Hopefully everything will work out.” Clark is set to make $17 million in the final year of his contract. … [Read more...] about Packers In Extension Talks With DT Kenny Clark
NFC Notes: Hendon Hooker, Eric Stokes, Christian Watson, Lions, Packers
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell said second-year QB Hendon Hooker had one of his best practices of their offseason program and is showing development as a passer. “I would say yesterday was good to see,” Campbell said, via Tim Twentyman of the team’s site. “There was some improvement yesterday that we had really been looking for, and you felt a little bit of – there’s some … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Hendon Hooker, Eric Stokes, Christian Watson, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Dalton Risner, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears The Bears are slated to be the featured team on this year’s installation of HBO’s Hard Knocks show. Chicago HC Matt Eberflus feels first-round QB Caleb Williams will have no problem handling the extra attention. “I do, I really do,” Eberflus said, via the team’s social media. “That’s a really good point. I do think he’s suited for that. He’s comfortable in his own skin, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Dalton Risner, Bears, Packers, Vikings