Why one ex-NFL quarterback says Caleb Williams won’t have a C.J. Stroud-like rookie season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Ahead of a highly-anticipated Bears season, fans are hopeful rookie quarterback Caleb Williams gets off to a hot start. Last year rookie C.J. Stroud had a phenomenal season, earning the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award and finishing eighth …
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Bears make Caleb Williams deal official after finalization drama originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago NOW, it’s over. Officially official, as Ian Rapoport would say. The Bears announced the finalization of Caleb Williams’ rookie deal on Wednesday. NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock confirmed Tuesday the contract is a four-year deal worth $39 million with a $25 million signing bonus. After …
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The relationship between an NFL team owner and the general manager is crucial to the success of the organization. Both must work in tandem to produce results in the present and build for the future. It can be a delicate dance at times. The world got a peek into how that dynamic plays out in the New York Giants’ organization …
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Chicago Bears rookies reported to Halas Hall on Tuesday for the start of training camp, but a couple of them did a bit more than just report. Caleb Williams, quarterback and No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has signed his rookie deal with the Bears. The contract is reportedly worth a fully guaranteed $39 million total over …
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Caleb Williams agrees to rookie contract after finalization drama: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago It’s not over until it’s over. But NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero is reporting it’s over. According to Pelissero, Caleb Williams has officially agreed to his rookie contract with the Bears, which NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock confirmed Tuesday is a four-year contract worth $39 …
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Packers quarterback Jordan Love doesn’t think the Packers need to have a defined No. 1 receiver in order to succeed on offense in 2024, but he sees big things coming for one member of the receiving corps. Dontayvion Wicks caught 39 passes for 581 yards and four touchdowns after being drafted in the fifth round last year and then scored …
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As the Jets explored the possibility of hiring an offensive coordinator to coordinate the offense coordinated by Nathaniel Hackett, an offensive coordinator who did the job well enough in Tennessee to become a head coach was contacted. As reported by Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com, former Falcons coach Arthur Smith was “talked to about possibly being part of the play-calling process.” …
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Can you feel it? Football is really back and in the air. A new college football video game has finally been released after more than a decade and NFL training camps are opening up. This is the one of the best times of the year, which calls for a Four Verts column to kick off training camp and preview the …
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Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has made clear that he does not think building a stadium for the Bears is a good use of taxpayers’ money, but yesterday he agreed to listen to what Bears President Kevin Warren had to say about it. However, after the meeting, Pritzker’s spokesman told the Chicago Tribune, “the governor’s position has not changed.” The spokesman …
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As the NFL season nears, here are the training camp locations and report dates for the 32 teams. Arizona Cardinals Site: State Farm Stadium Location: Glendale, ArizonaReporting date: 7/23 (rookies and veterans) Atlanta Falcons Site: IBM Performance FieldLocation: Flowery Branch, GeorgiaReporting date: 7/24 (rookies and veterans) Baltimore Ravens Site: Under Armour Performance Center Location: Owings Mills, MarylandReporting dates: 7/13 (rookies), 7/20(veterans) Buffalo …
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The NFL wide receiver market has skyrocketed in recent seasons. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson recently signed a $140 million deal which became the largest contract by a wide receiver in NFL history by total and annual average value. Five of the ten largest wide receiver deals in league history have come in 2024, with Jefferson, AJ Brown, Amon-Ra …
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As the Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams haggle over remaining language in his rookie deal, there’s one clause that definitely won’t be added. Per multiple sources, Williams asked the Bears to agree not to use the franchise tag upon expiration of his rookie contract. The Bears declined. Although multiple veteran players have secured such a commitment (e.g., Dak Prescott), no …
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Caleb Williams remains unsigned as lawyers haggle over final language of his contract: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The city of Chicago rejoiced in the finalization of Caleb Williams’ signed, four-year, rookie contract, cementing him as the franchise’s signal caller and ushering in a new era. Until Wednesday morning, when Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported Williams remains …
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Bears depth chart prediction at outset of training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears training camp is officially underway. Rookies reported to Halas Hall on Tuesday and the veterans will follow on Friday. This is when the team will do the bulk of their work to prepare for the regular. Some players are set in their positions. Others …
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Participation in offseason Hard Knocks has not been ideal for the Giants. It also could be problematic for some other team. The third episode of the series creates the impression that someone was tampering with running back Saquon Barkley. The show opens with G.M. Joe Schoen taking a call from Barkley’s agent, Ed Berry. It seems to be, based on …
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