Bears Bears S Jaquan Brisker said their defense is “really engaged” and feeding off of his energy in practice. “It’s been huge because you could just tell that the players are really engaged, they’re feeding off my energy and we’re playing together,” Brisker said, via Gabby Hajduk of the team’s site. “So when there’s an incomplete pass, guys are flapping their hands. It … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jaquan Brisker, Calvin Johnson, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, Terrion Arnold, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears When asked who he’s been most impressed with this offseason, Bears HC Matt Eberflus responded that first-round WR Rome Odunze has stood out thus far. “I would say Rome. Rome really impressed us in terms of his ability to grab concepts and really execute out there for sure. But again, there’s a lot of guys that impressed us,” Eberflus said, via Gabby Hajduk of the team’s … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, Terrion Arnold, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Keenan Allen, J.J. McCarthy, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears HC Matt Eberflus said veteran WR Keenan Allen is a “crafty” route-runner and has an innate ability to get open. “All the NFL coaches have seen Keenan for a lot of years, and the first thing that comes to mind is that he’s crafty,” Eberflus said, via Gabby Hadjuk of the team’s site. “He is so crafty with his route running. It seems like he’s always open, even when I … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Keenan Allen, J.J. McCarthy, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears HC Matt Eberflus recalled QB Caleb Williams throwing an interception to LB Tremaine Edmunds in practice, saying it was a learnable moment for the rookie. “(Edmunds) is a big guy in the middle, and that’s an imposing figure in there, like the Chicago Bears have had in the past,” Eberflus said, via Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. “And I think that’s an important part … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Aaron Jones, D.J. Moore, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic believes WR D.J. Moore could look for a new deal despite being under contract until 2025 after his recent explosion in Chicago. Packers Following seven seasons in Green Bay, RB Aaron Jones was released after they couldn’t come to terms on a pay cut. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst explained why they had to go a different direction. “The … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Aaron Jones, D.J. Moore, Bears, Packers, Vikings