Bears Chicago RB coach Chad Morton reviewed new Bears RB D’Andre Swift and detailed what creative ways they could use him other than just as a traditional back. “I’ve been watching this guy since college,” Morton said, via Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. “He’s exciting to watch, man. That guy, he’s got so much ability. He’s fast, he can make guys miss and what we’re excited … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: D’Andre Swift, Frank Ragnow, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Michael Pratt, Velus Jones, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Regarding the NFL’s new kickoff rules, Bears ST coordinator Richard Hightower believes WR Velus Jones will excel in the new structure. “You can only think about a guy like Velus Jones,” Hightower said, via Alex Shapiro of NBC Sports. “A guy like that with his type of skill set, with the speed and the power that he has, and he’s coming full speed ahead at you, it’s like a … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Michael Pratt, Velus Jones, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Jordan Morgan, Rome Odunze, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears first-round WR Rome Odunze fielded questions about the sky being the limit for the team’s offense after drafting him ninth overall and QB Caleb Williams with the first overall pick. “Definitely, definitely,” Odunze said, via ESPN. “Especially with Caleb throwing the ball, there’s so many different avenues of the offense that we can explore, especially with the wide … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jordan Morgan, Rome Odunze, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Terrion Arnold, Dallas Turner, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears first-round QB Caleb Williams has already been declared the team’s starter ahead of their rookie minicamp. Chicago OC Shane Waldron outlined how he plans to get Williams comfortable from the start of the season. “I think for me, the things we’re pouring into him right now is just the understanding of the big picture of the game and all the intricacies and the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Terrion Arnold, Dallas Turner, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions, Vikings
NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Jeremy Fowler of ESPN spoke with multiple scouts who mentioned that Bears third-round OT Kiran Amegadjie could have been a top-45 pick if not for the quad injury that prevented him from taking part in the Senior Bowl. According to Fowler, the Bears considered taking a defensive lineman in Round 3, but stuck to their board. Bears HC Matt Eberflus said Amegadjie will be … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Bears, Packers, Vikings