NFL Notes: Bears, Lions, Packers, & Saints

Bears

Michael C. Wright believes it would probably be a good idea for the Bears to lock up RB Matt ForteĀ for the next three years or so with a new deal.

  • Wright mentions that former backup QB Josh McCown was a “major loss for the offense” given that he was somewhat of a coach forĀ the Bears last season.
  • Wright doesn’t expect any changes to Bears’ coaching staff to come during the season, even if they lose to the Buccaneers.

Lions

  • Michael Rothstein believes WRĀ T.J. Jones could end WR Ryan Broyles time in Detroit if he’s able toĀ contribute as much asĀ Broyles has this year.
  • Rothstein mentions that the Lions couldĀ target upgrades atĀ defensive tackle, offensive line, cornerback and possibly at wideĀ receiver in next year’s draft.

Packers

Rob Demovsky writes that Victor Cruz‘s annual salary of aroundĀ $7.3 million could be a “theĀ ballpark” for Randall Cobb‘s next contract.

According to Demovsky, “the feeling around the league is the Packers will get it done.”

  • Demovsky writes that it appears Green BayĀ will continueĀ use Clay Matthews at inside linebacker even if Nick Perry can’t play due to aĀ shoulder injury.
  • The Packers had their sights set on drafting ILBĀ C.J. Mosley this past year, according to Demovsky.

Saints

Mike Triplett of ESPN believes it’s “entirely possible” that this is WRĀ Marques Colston‘s final year with the Saints.

Triplett mentions that theĀ $7 million owed toĀ Colston for the 2015Ā season is “awfully high,” especially for a team with the cap issues New Orleans has.Ā According toĀ Triplett, the only way Colston could be retained is he takes a “significant pay cut.

In the event Colston isn’t back with the Saints,Ā Triplett doesn’t see him playing for another team.

  • Triplett doesn’t not believe the Saints need to completely rehaul their defense, despite their struggles this year.
  • Triplett doesn’t see the Saints parting ways with DC Rob Ryan either.

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