The Bears need quarterback Justin Fields to take another step in his development in 2023. Though Chicago added a potential No. 1 target in D.J. Moore during the offseason, receiver Chase Claypool still figures to be a big factor in Fields’ success. Claypool arrived in Chicago midway through the 2022 season and didn’t make much [more] … [Read more...] about Luke Getsy: Chase Claypool is definitely in a much better place
Jaylon Johnson back with Bears, remains hopeful of extension
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson showed up to Halas Hall this week for the first time this offseason. He has skipped the voluntary workouts but said Wednesday it had nothing to do with his desire for a contract extension. “Not even close,” Johnson said, via Chris Emma of 670 The Score. “No. Anybody who knows me [more] … [Read more...] about Jaylon Johnson back with Bears, remains hopeful of extension
Bears’ special teams coach studying college tape to prepare for fair catch kickoff rule
Fair catches on kickoffs will almost certainly increase significantly this season with the new rule that puts the ball on the 25-yard line any time the kickoff returner fair catches a kickoff inside the 25. But how returners should decide when to fair catch and when to try to return the ball past the 25 [more] … [Read more...] about Bears’ special teams coach studying college tape to prepare for fair catch kickoff rule
N’Keal Harry, Jacob Eason among Cowboys’ workout players
The Cowboys had a number of players work out for them Monday. The group included receiver Tyron Johnson, who the team later signed to replace receiver Antonio Callaway on the 90-player roster. The other workout players were receiver N'Keal Harry, receiver Lynn Bowden, quarterback Jacob Eason, quarterback Bryce Perkins, cornerback Jordan Miller and cornerback Thakarius [more] … [Read more...] about N’Keal Harry, Jacob Eason among Cowboys’ workout players
NFL still hasn’t announced this year’s Hard Knocks team
This year, four teams are eligible to be drafted to serve as the focal point of Hard Knocks. To date, the NFL has yet to publicly declare the winner. Or, depending on perspective, the loser. As noted by Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, the league hasn’t announced this year’s Hard Knocks team. Last year, the league [more] … [Read more...] about NFL still hasn’t announced this year’s Hard Knocks team