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Intel on developing QB ahead of Bears’ pick in NFL draft
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles pondered the question, knowing his ability to find an answer will help define his legacy: Why haven’t the Bears been able to draft and develop a franchise quarterback in the past 85 years? “It’s a good question,” Poles said at the annual league meeting in March. Perhaps the person […]
Continue readingMatt Eberflus on Caleb Williams: Has teammates’ ‘love, respect’
ORLANDO. Fla. — Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus’s biggest takeaway after watching Caleb Williams throw at USC’s pro day centered on a major aspect behind what makes the quarterback the presumptive No. 1 pick in the draft. “You can see the arm talent on the film, and you can see it there in person,” Eberflus […]
Continue readingNFL Power Rankings 2024: Which teams improved in free agency?
Welcome to the second edition of the 2024 NFL Power Rankings. The free agent frenzy has slowed down — these players remain unsigned — and teams are looking ahead to April’s NFL draft. So, we’re doing a reset on expectations for the 2024 season with a new poll. How has the addition of quarterback Kirk […]
Continue readingChicago Bears trade QB Justin Fields to Steelers
CHICAGO — The Bears have traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team confirmed in a statement Saturday. The Steelers sent a 2025 sixth-round pick that converts to a fourth-round selection if Fields plays 51% of snaps this season, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Fields, who completed his third season with Chicago […]
Continue readingQB1 isn’t the only position the Bears need to address
CHICAGO — As Ryan Poles fielded questions about the Chicago Bears’ plans at quarterback during the combine, the general manager stressed the importance of how the environment around the quarterback plays into his early success. “I think as a young quarterback, and I’ve been around it, the infrastructure is important, and I think we’ve made […]
Continue readingBears GM Ryan Poles returns to NFL combine with No. 1 pick
More Teams. More Games. Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser react to Bears president Kevin Warren’s support of QB Justin Fields and what that means for his future in Chicago. (2:01) LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles was such a focus of attention at last year’s NFL scouting combine that he had […]
Continue readingSources: Seahawks hiring Ryan Grubb as offensive coordinator
Grubb had accepted the Alabama offensive coordinator job after spending the past two seasons at UW under coach Kalen DeBoer, coordinating a pass-heavy offense that ranked sixth in FBS in yards per game (487.0) and sixth in scoring (36.7) in that span. With Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback, the Huskies led FBS in passing yards […]
Continue readingSeahawks unsure if QB Geno Smith, RB Ken Walker III will play Thursday
Smith went down near the end of the third quarter when he took a hard hit to his throwing arm. He missed the remainder of that possession and two more before he returned for the final drive, getting Seattle in position for a potential winning field goal that Jason Myers missed from 55 yards out. […]
Continue readingNFL offensive coordinators, from Bill O’Brien to Kellen Moore
More Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee reacts to the Bills firing OC Ken Dorsey and overall issues with the team this season. (1:44) On Tuesday, following a 24-22 loss to the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football,” the Buffalo Bills fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. So it goes for an NFL franchise with Super Bowl […]
Continue readingHow the Seahawks can help Geno Smith’s turnover problem
More Teams. More Games. Mike Tannenbaum explains why he likes Geno Smith to get back on track against the Commanders. (0:26) RENTON, Wash. — With the Baltimore Ravens showing blitz on a third-and-4 play in the second quarter last Sunday, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith audibled at the line of scrimmage, signaling for receiver Tyler […]
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