Key Highlights
- Bears HC Ben Johnson praised for his coaching abilities.
- Caleb Williams’ performance receiving high praise from NFL insiders.
- Packers GM Brian Gutekunst considering retaining Rashan Gary.
- Vikings engaging in player evaluations at the Combine and HBCU Legacy Bowl.
Bears: Ben Johnson’s Coaching Sparkles
Ben Johnson, head coach of the Bears, is getting his due. People around the league have high praise for him, painting a picture of a coach with clear standards and unwavering commitment to excellence.
“Just looking at it from afar, I can’t see that coach failing,” one insider told The Athletic. “He has a standard. He established it. And he upholds it.”
Caleb Williams: A QB on the Rise
The spotlight is also shining on Caleb Williams, the quarterback of the USC Trojans. Insiders around the NFL are raving about his ability to make off-schedule plays, comparing him favorably to Patrick Mahomes.
“The best I’ve seen,” one anonymous scout said. “Better than (Patrick) Mahomes. And I still don’t think his full arsenal has been fully unlocked.”
Packers: Rashan Gary’s Future Uncertain
Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst is hopeful about retaining OLB Rashan Gary for next season, but the player’s high salary might be a roadblock. Gary had an impressive showing with 60 pressures and 7 1/2 sacks towards the second half of the season.
“Sixty pressures, 7 1/2 sacks, that’s tough to replace,” Gutekunst acknowledged. “He was impactful towards the second half of the season, maybe not as much as he was in the first, but he was impactful.”
Vikings: On the Lookout for Talent
The Vikings are busy with talent evaluation at the Combine and HBCU Legacy Bowl. Names like Chris Mosley from North Carolina Central, Kaytron Allen from Penn State, Skyler Bell from Connecticut, and Austin Barber and Markel Bell from Florida are all on their radar.
