Bears New Bears DL Dayo Odeyingbo spoke about his career so far and feels that he has a lot left to prove as he joins the team, something HC Ben Johnson agrees with. “I still believe I’m just at the beginning,” Odeyingbo said in his introductory press conference, via BearsWire.com. “I have a lot of football ahead of me, and I’m just starting to hit my stride. I’ve gone through … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Dayo Odeyingbo, Bears, Lions, Vikings
NFC Notes: D’Andre Swift, Nick Scott, Bears, Packers, Panthers
Bears When appearing on the Chicago Bears Podcasts, new RBs coach Eric Bieniemy said he wants RB D’Andre Swift to make medium gains and also “hit the home run when he needs to.” “Now, more than anything, we gotta make sure that he understands that he can find four and a half between the tackles but also hit the home run when he needs to,” Bieniemy said. Packers Arkansas State … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: D’Andre Swift, Nick Scott, Bears, Packers, Panthers
Penn State TE Tyler Warren Has Private Workouts With Six Teams
According to Tony Pauline, Penn State TE Tyler Warren declined to work out at Penn State’s pro day but will instead do private workouts for six teams. That list includes: Bears Chargers Colts Jets Rams Saints Warren also had formal interviews with 12 teams at the Combine. It would not be surprising to see him take official visits with some of these teams in the next few … [Read more...] about Penn State TE Tyler Warren Has Private Workouts With Six Teams
NFC Notes: John Morton, Aaron Rodgers, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears The Bears re-signed CB Josh Blackwell to a two-year extension in recent weeks. He called receiving a second contract from Chicago a “dream come true.” “It’s 100% emotional, 100% a dream come true,” Blackwell said, via Gabby Hadjuck of the team’s site. “Look at just three years ago where I was and then look at now. It’s a surreal moment. This is something that I’ve … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: John Morton, Aaron Rodgers, Bears, Lions, Vikings
NFC Notes: Jonah Jackson, Bears, Buccaneers, Panthers
Bears Bears’ new G Jonah Jackson joins the team after playing the first four years of his career at the Lions under Ben Johnson. He’s excited to be reunited with Chicago’s head coach. “He knows how to make things happen,” Jackson said, via Larry Mayer of the team’s site. “He’s a great play-caller, very in-depth on his play designs. Guys like playing for him because he knows … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jonah Jackson, Bears, Buccaneers, Panthers