“Quite frankly, our players should be here building the concept of team, working hard side by side, constructing our bond of togetherness, formulating our collective priorities and goals. Success in the NFL demands struggle. Those who have everything given to them become lazy, selfish and insensitive to the real values of team. ” – Former … Read more
The Chicago Bears have never fared well with offseason receiving corps rankings. But after the way the national media has been ripping into Justin Fields’ supporting cast this offseason, there was no way to expect anything less than, at best, a bottom-five ranking. With that in mind, the national narrative has revolved around quarterback Justin … Read more
The Houston Texans made key investments on the offensive side of the ball throughout the 2022 offseason, but it wasn’t enough to convince national pundits. According to Judy Battista from NFL.com, the Texans were missing from her list of teams that “significantly helped” their quarterback throughout the offseason. The top team on the list were … Read more
Expectations are high for Bears third-year cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who’s quietly had an impressive first two seasons in the NFL. Johnson has been among the best young corners, but there’s still plenty of room for him to grow. The one thing that has eluded him have been interceptions, as he’s had just one interception in … Read more
Over the last few months, national media pundits, analysts, and seemingly anyone with a platform is predicting a less-than stellar season from the 2022 Chicago Bears. Many believe the team under first-year general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus will take a step back before moving forward due to the perceived lack of … Read more
This weekend, the Eagles announced several title changes and new hires in their personnel and operations departments. Philadelphia lost six staffers this offseason. Some of the Eagles’ corresponding moves we haven’t yet covered are as follows. Former-senior director of football transactions Bryce Johnston was promoted to vice president of football transactions and strategic planning. Former-assistant … Read more
It’s an offchute of the Bears’ need to find a wide receiver and to bolster the running back corps but they won’t complain. While searching for receiver and running back help, the Bears now might have the deepest group of return men in the NFL. At least they could lead the league in something positive. … Read more
The Steelers recently promoted former vice president of football & business administration Omar Khan | to replace former general manager Kevin Colbert. We also knew that Khan was bringing in Eagles former vice president of player personnel Andy Weidl and Commanders former college scout Sheldon White. We now know that Weidl will serve as assistant … Read more
NFL owners voted Tuesday to lower the minimum percentage of a team that a longstanding owner must control from 5 percent to 1 percent, a nod to skyrocketing franchise valuations and the difficulty that trend places on keeping teams in families. And in particular, teams whose core holdings are the team itself. The new rule … Read more
New Bears general manager Ryan Poles announced several promotions and additions to the team’s scouting and football administration departments this week. Breck Ackley has been promoted from area scout to assistant director of college scouting. Former pro scout Chris White is now assistant director of pro scouting. Former national scouts Sam Summerville and Francis Saint … Read more