Daily Briefing

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH DETROIT Now that it is over, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic looks at the Lions and “Hard Knocks”: ‘Hard Knocks’ superlatives Now that the show’s season is over, it’s time for a few “Hard Knocks” superlatives, recapping some of the standout moments from the Lions’ time in…

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH DETROIT Dan Campbell claims to be torn about who will call the Lions plays on Sunday.  Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press: Whether he’s doing it to gain a competitive advantage ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles or because he really is torn…

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL The experts at NFL.com try to identify this year’s rising team or teams: Six teams finished with five or fewer wins last season: the Jaguars, Lions, Jets, Giants, Texans and Panthers. Eight other teams joined them in finishing with records below .500: the Bears, Commanders, Seahawks, Broncos, Falcons, Vikings,…

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH CHICAGO The Bears hint they are all but done with negotiating with the City of Chicago and are heading to the hinterlands.  NBCSports.com on a media appearance by Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune: The Bears might be packing their bags quicker than fans imagined. Chicago Tribune…

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH CHICAGO T ALEX LEATHERWOOD’s move to Bustville has been delayed, perhaps permanently, as the Bears get him with a waivers claim.  Sam Robinson of ProFootballRumors.com: After a woeful Raiders tenure, Alex Leatherwood will have a second chance via the NFL’s waiver system. The Bears put in a…

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH DETROIT When the Lions cut down to 53, the roster only contained one QB.  Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com: The Lions no longer have a backup quarterback.   After the Lions cut one of their backup quarterbacks, Tim Boyle, they’re cutting the other one, David Blough. That…

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH DETROIT Nick Shook of NFL.com on some Lions cuts: The Lions, like the rest of the NFL, are in the midst of juggling their roster to cut down to 53 players. It won’t include a former first-round pick or a Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit…

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH   GREEN BAY Peter King with a Fantasy tip: I saw somewhere that Green Bay rookie WR Romeo Doubs was a “super sleeper,” and that’s nuts to me. Doubs, barring injury, could be on the field for 700 snaps this year, and his quarterback is Aaron Rodgers,…

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL The president of the NFL Players Association is a player no more.  The Athletic: J.C. Tretter, a former center with the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns, is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons, he announced Thursday. Tretter has also served as president of the NFL Players Association…

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL It looks like Don Coryell is finally heading to the Hall of Fame.  The Athletic: Don Coryell has been named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023.   He spent 14 seasons as an NFL head coach with the San Diego Chargers and St.…

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH DETROIT Dan Pompei of The Athletic profiles Lions Coach Dan Campbell.  Excerpts below:   When he was introduced as Detroit’s head coach in January 2021, Campbell described the kind of team he wanted to lead.   “We’re going to kick you in the teeth,” he said. “And…

THE DAILY BRIEFING AROUND THE NFL NFC NORTH CHICAGO The Bears say they will go hard with their starters this week.  Michael David Smith ofProFootballTalk.com: While some NFL head coaches keep their key starters on the sideline in the preseason, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is giving his starters plenty of work.   Eberflus said…