NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Brian Gutekunst, D.J. Moore, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears

Bears WR D.J. Moore spoke about how he feels when it comes to QB Justin Fields and the potential prospects who could be selected first overall by Chicago to replace him.

“I still don’t think they compare to Justin right now,” Moore said on NFL Total Access when asked about the quarterbacks in the draft. “The relationship jelled really well from the beginning. Since I got traded, he was in contact, and we started throwing together, so it made the transition into games and everything easy.”

Lions

• Lions HC Dan Campbell spoke on QB Jared Goff at the combine: “To me, Jared Goff is a winning QB. You can win in this league with that guy and you can’t say that for a lot of guys. So, I’m glad that he’s here. I’m glad he’s ours and you can argue that he’s grown more than a lot of players we’ve had.” (Eric Woodyard)
• Campbell also talked about 2023 third-round QB Hendon Hooker, and he mentioned how it is difficult for Detroit to really know what they have in him: “I would say it’s hard because he was coming off the injury. He didn’t get to play, but he got a ton of — by the end of the year call it — probably three months of practice time and did a lot of scout time. He learned from Teddy Bridgewater, Jared Goff — seven-and-seven, a few team reps, good-on-good. The best I can tell you is there was growth. We saw growth, and that’s encouraging. That’s all we can ask at this point. I don’t think we entirely know what he is yet. There’s not enough evidence, but I know this: We saw progress, and that’s what we’re looking for.” (Chareen Williams of Pro Football Talk)
• Campbell was asked what he saw from WR Jameson Williams last year: “By the end of the year, we really felt like he started to come into his own. He is going to push to be a full-time starter.” (Colton Pouncey)
• Ryan Fowler reports Western Michigan EDGE Marshawn Kneeland had a formal meeting with the Lions at the NFL Combine. 

Packers

• Packers GM Brian Gutekunst was asked if he thinks they can win the Super Bowl next season and responded: “I do. I do.” (Matt Schneidman)
• Gutekunst also went on to say: “Around here, we’ve never hung banners for division championships. It’s not about that.” (Schneidman)
• Talking about K Anders Carlson, Gutekunst stated: “There’s gonna need to be a curve of getting better if that’s gonna continue.” (Schneidman)
• On a potential extension for QB Jordan Love, he added: “I’m sure I’ll see David and Andrew (Love’s agents) while we’re here.” (Schneidman)
• Gutekunst spoke on whether LT Rasheed Walker can become the starting left tackle: “I certainly think he’s already shown that.” (Schneidman)
• When it comes to LT David Bakhtiari, Gutekunst mentioned he doesn’t like to make decisions before he has to. He also noted he doesn’t want to take on Bakhtiari’s cap number once the league year starts. (Rob Demovsky)
• Gutekunst spoke on 2023 rookie tight ends Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft: “I think both of those guys proved … they can do everything. Just really excited about where those guys are going; gonna be fun to see them on the field at the same time.” (Wes Hodkiewicz)
• When talking about new DC Jeff Hafley, Gutekunst said: “Just going through the process & getting to know Jeff. I like his energy, leadership style. The playstyle is going to be a big thing with him & will be welcomed. I do think we’re in good hands right now.” (Hodkiewicz)
• Gutekunst praised backup QB Sean Clifford, stating: “I think he’s absolutely proven he can be a No. 2. Maybe more than that.” (Schneidman)
• Central Michigan OL Deiyantei Powell-Woods has had extended meetings so far with the Packers. (Ryan Fowler)