NFC Notes: Bears, Cowboys, Giants, Lions

Bears

• Bears HC John Fox said that they could get ILB Danny Trevathan back for Week 13: “I thought he looked good today. Anytime you have a starter out it can be problematic. We could potentially have him back this week.” (Brad Biggs)
• According to Howard Balzer, the Chicago Bears worked out three receivers including WR Mekale McKay, WR Canaan Severin and WR Rodney Smith.

Cowboys

• The Dallas Cowboys officially ruled out LB Justin Durant and LB Sean Lee for Week 13’s game against the Redskins.
• Dallas also lists OT La’el Collins, DT Maliek Collins, LB Anthony Hitchens, G Zack Martin, OT Tyron Smith and WR Ryan Switzer all as questionable.

Giants

• Giants owner John Mara explained that he initiated talks with GM Jerry Reese about taking a look at the team’s other quarterbacks and benching Eli Manning. (Tom Rock)
  Mara admitted that he was surprised by the reaction from the fanbase yesterday: “I expected an emotional reaction from fans. It’s been in excess of what I expected. Given what he has meant to our franchise it’s understandable.” (Tom Rock)
• Interestingly enough, Mara said he wouldn’t write Manning’s obituary just yet: “I don’t think you should be writing his obituary yet. A lot of things can change. We obviously have some tough decisions to make before the start of next year.” (Tom Rock)
• According to Mara, there have been no conversations with Manning about waiving his no-trade clause. (Tom Rock)
• As for HC Ben McAdoo, Mara said “there are no guarantees in life” when asked about him being safe for the remainder of the year. (Tom Rock)
• Mara called the talk of the team tanking “complete bullshit.” (James Kratch)

Lions

• Despite having ties to the University of Tennessee, Ian Rapoport reports that Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter won’t interview for their head-coaching vacancy and will instead focus on Detroit.
• According to Rapoport, Cooter is hoping to eventually be hired as an NFL coach.