Last year, the Bears became the Eagles’ gateway to Jalen Carter by trading down one spot and picking up an additional fourth-rounder from the NFC East team. GM Ryan Poles referenced this transaction when contacting Falcons GM Terry Fontenot during Round 1 this year. The third-year Chicago front office boss called the fourth-year Atlanta decision-maker about a move from No. 9 to … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Bears, Vikings, Love
Vikings LB Ivan Pace “Top Contender” To Serve As Defensive Signal-Caller
The defensive signal-caller in a Brian Flores-coordinated defense is especially important to the success of the unit, given how much Flores likes to rotate most of his personnel. At present, second-year linebacker Ivan Pace appears to be the “top contender” to serve in that role for the Vikings in 2024, per ESPN. That should not come as much of a surprise. Even as an undrafted … [Read more...] about Vikings LB Ivan Pace “Top Contender” To Serve As Defensive Signal-Caller
Vikings Waiting For 2022 Draft Class To Step Up
2022 was the first draft in Minnesota for general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. While there have been some success stories like fourth-round cornerback Akayleb Evans becoming a starter in Year 2 and fifth-round running back Ty Chandler serving as a decent RB2 in his sophomore campaign, the class has overall been a bit of a disappointment. We already commented on Kevin Seifert of … [Read more...] about Vikings Waiting For 2022 Draft Class To Step Up
S Lewis Cine On Vikings’ Roster Bubble?
Lewis Cine has two years remaining on his rookie contract, but this summer could prove to be a pivotal point in his young NFL career. The Vikings safety is buried on the depth chart ahead of next month’s training camp. Minnesota pulled off a first-round swap with Detroit during the first round of the 2022 draft. Cine was selected with the No. 32 pick, and he faced high … [Read more...] about S Lewis Cine On Vikings’ Roster Bubble?
Ten Unsigned 2024 Draft Picks Remain
The NFL collectively is ahead of where it was last year with regards to draft signings. Teams have navigated the guarantee issue second-round contracts presented in recent years. Unlike 2023, when 30 players were unsigned in late June and nearly half the second round was without contracts entering July, we are down to 10 unsigned rookies from the 2024 class. Here is the lot … [Read more...] about Ten Unsigned 2024 Draft Picks Remain