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NBC Sports
a day ago
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- NBC Sports
Dan Campbell: I'm not worried about anything, Lions are where we want in my fifth year
Dan Campbell is heading into his fifth year as the head coach of the Lions, and he has revitalized a franchise that was in bad shape before he arrived. But there are also questions about his team, which lost its offensive and defensive coordinators, had a rash of injuries on defense, and has a difficult schedule with a preseason that starts early. Campbell was asked about any concerns he might have and dismissed the idea that he would be worried about anything at all. 'I'm not worried that we don't have pass rush, I'm not worried that we lost two coordinators, I'm not worried about injuries, I'm not worried about the Hall of Fame Game, I'm not worried about the schedule,' Campbell said. 'I think it's perfect. I think it lines up perfect. I think it's gonna be what's best for us with where we're at going into 2025, my fifth year, the corps of the team's fifth year. I really think it's exactly what we're going to need. The timing is perfect.' For most of last season, the Lions looked like the best team in the NFL, but they fell short in the postseason thanks in large part to a brutal slate of injuries on defense. Again, Campbell isn't worried about that. 'There's not a damn thing we could do about injuries. Nobody can,' Campbell said. 'I'm not worried, and the things you would worry about are the things every team would worry about, injuries. If we have another 20 injuries, yeah, that's an issue, but there's nothing I can do about it.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Bear's Den, May 30, 2025
WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I'm starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be clear, and full resolution (i.e. full size from your phone if that's how you take them). Include any description information you like along with the photo! Advertisement THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL DENMASTER KEN'S VIDEO GRAB BAG BEARRRSSSS Chicago Bears receive another primetime game for 2025 preseason - 670 - While they won't be playing in the annual Hall of Fame Game this time around, the Chicago Bears will still be appointment viewing in the 2025 preseason. Chicago Bears roster ranked middle of the pack for 2025 NFL season - SI - The Chicago Bears will enter the 2025 NFL season with high expectations, but a new ranking of every roster in the league suggests cautious optimism. Ben Johnson aiming for no 'skipped steps' with Caleb Williams - SI - Analysis: GM Ryan Poles called out his old staff for skipping steps with QB Caleb Williams last year but so far it's obvious very little goes unchecked by Ben Johnson. Advertisement Bears QB Caleb Williams receives huge endorsement from Pro Football Focus - SI - Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has a big believer in analytics powerhouse Pro Football Focus ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Caleb Williams reboot? ESPN expert raves about Chicago Bears' offensive facelift - SI - A revered NFL pundit believes with head coach Ben Johnson calling plays, the Bears' offense will look a whole lot different—and likely a whole lot better. Nick Chubb and the Bears? ESPN Insider Sees Chicago as Possible Fit - BN - The latest on Nick Chubb Watch has one NFL insider connecting some dots that suggest the Bears could be a fit. Bears coaches are holding players to a higher standard - 670 - On the Rahimi & Harris Show, Herb Howard of The Bigs shared what has stood out to him at Bears practice during OTAs. What about this new Bears coaching staff is different from the previous regime? Advertisement NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Jayden Reed, Case Keenum, Bears, Lions, Packers - - Caleb Williams has been around the team facility a lot this offseason to build rapport with the new coaching staff and HC Ben Johnson. Bears OTA takeaways: Why Ben Johnson worked with Caleb Williams on body language - The Athletic - Our observations from Halas Hall include rookie Ozzy Trapilo protecting Williams' blindside as he alternates with Kiran Amegadjie. Chicago Bears, Gov. JB Pritzker hire consultants for stadium talks - Chicago Tribune - Gov. JB Pritzker has spent $100,000 in taxpayer funds for an outside legal consultant to advise the state in discussions with the Chicago Bears. POLISH SAUSAGE Colts set for joint practices with Packers, Ravens - NBC Sports - The Colts are set for joint practices with a couple of teams this summer. Advertisement "Exceptionally high demand" crashes NFL's London ticketing system - NBC Sports - Ticketmaster pauses sales in an effort to combat bots. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON Ryan Bates trade results: Looking back on the 2024 deal between the Bears and Bills - Windy City Gridiron - In this series, we look back at the biggest moves from a year ago and review how they have panned out up to this point. Khalil Mack, Cole Kmet, and the trade results that changed the Bears - Windy City Gridiron - Looking back at the 2018 trade for Khalil Mack, that netted Chicago a great pass rusher and one of the top tight ends in the NFL. 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Fox Sports
3 days ago
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- Fox Sports
2025 NFL odds: Back Jonathan Gannon to win Coach of the Year
We are now less than 100 days away from the start of the NFL season, with the Hall of Fame Game between the Chargers and Lions just two months away. Football is coming! We've had over a month to digest the NFL Draft, as well as some time to analyze the release of the schedule. With football so close to returning, books have done a good job of providing betting options not just on season win totals for each team or odds on who will win the Super Bowl, but markets for all the NFL awards. What is fun about betting on these awards, is you can get long odds and jumbo payouts if you pick correctly. It gives you something to root for over the course of the entire NFL season — you essentially have action on every game that involves your awards bet. With all of these awards open for betting, let's take a look at one wager I have already made. Jonathan Gannon 20-1 to win Coach of the Year (DraftKings) The Cardinals have been a plucky team under head coach Jonathan Gannon so far in his brief two-year tenure. After going 4-13 in 2023 without quarterback Kyler Murray for much of the season, the team improved to 8-9 in 2024. At one point, the Cardinals were 6-4 and looked like an NFC West contender before fading down the stretch. Can they finish the job this year and actually win the division? Well, if they do, Gannon will be squarely in the mix for NFL Coach of the Year, and with their division odds at +390, plus Gannon's odds at 20-1, Gannon is the better bet. My enthusiasm for the Cardinals comes from the attention and resources they've committed to their defense this offseason. They signed pass-rusher Josh Sweat away from the Eagles after he nearly won Super Bowl MVP with his performance against the Chiefs in February. Then in April, the draft was dedicated almost entirely to defense. Walter Nolen, Will Johnson, Jordan Burch, Cody Simon, and Denzel Burke are five defensive players that college football fans watched dominate on Saturdays the last few falls in college football. They all look to improve a defense that was 22nd in yards per play allowed in 2024. The Cardinals also have a schedule that's conducive to getting off to a hot start. In the first six weeks, they will likely see the following opposing quarterbacks: rookies Tyler Shough and Cam Ward, Bryce Young, Sam Darnold and whoever the Colts decide to play between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson. Coach of the Year often goes to the coach of a team that makes it to the playoffs after missing the playoffs the previous year. Gannon checks that box and plenty of others, as the Cardinals could be much-improved in 2025. Will Hill, a contributor on the Bears Bets Podcast, has been betting on sports for over a decade. He is a betting analyst who has been a host on VSiN, as well as the Goldboys Network. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Lions set for practices with Dolphins and Texans this summer
The Lions are set for joint practices ahead of two of this summer's preseason games. Head coach Dan Campbell said on Friday that the team plans to have two days of joint practices with the Dolphins before a home game on August 16. They'll then welcome the Texans for a day of joint work before their August 23 game. The Lions are slated for four preseason games this summer. They'll open the preseason against the Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game and they'll travel to Atlanta before their two home games. The Dolphins are also set for joint practices with the Bears and the Jaguars as they prepare for the 2025 season.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL announces 5 nationally televised preseason games
NFL announces 5 nationally televised preseason games Check out the 5 NFL preseason games that will be nationally televised. None involve the Cardinals. The Arizona Cardinals announced the dates and times of its three preseason games in August. None will have a national broadcast. The NFL announced five preseason games that will be nationally televised. More will air live on NFL Network but not with a national broadcast. Those will be a simulcast of the local home team broadcast, which will be the case with the Cardinals' second preseason game when they face the Denver Broncos on the road on Aug. 16. What games will have a national broadcast in the preseason? 2025 nationally televised preseason games Hall of Fame Game Los Angeles Chargers vs. Detroit Lions: Thursday, July 31, 8 p.m. ET at Canton, Ohio (NBC) Preseason Week 1 None Preseason Week 2 Preseason Week 3 Arizona Cardinals preseason schedule Preseason Week 1: Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 9, 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. Arizona time) Preseason Week 2: Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos Saturday, Aug. 16, 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. Arizona time) Preseason Week 3: Las Vegas Raiders at Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. Arizona time) Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
