NFL Notes: Roger Goodell, 49ers, Bears, Lions & Eagles

Roger Goodell

• The Commissioner acknowledged Wednesday that there are “several teams and several issues” that the league is looking at with regards to teams’ dealings with free agents before the allotted period. (Pro Football Talk)

49ers

• New Head Coach Jim Tomsula said that the 49ers view RB Reggie Bush as someone who could be a feature, every-down back. (Pro Football Talk)

Bears

• Head Coach John Fox did not rule out the possibility of selecting a quarterback in this year’s draft, but also reiterated his belief in GM Ryan Pace’s best player available approach. (ESPN)

Lions

• Head Coach Jim Caldwell identified TE Eric Ebron as a player that he expects to make a significant jump next year. (via Kevin Patra)

Eagles

• Consistent with Philadelphia’s insistence that QB Sam Bradford will be their starter, Owner Jeffrey Lurie said that the organization evaluated Bradford in 2010 as the best quarterback coming out of college since Peyton Manning. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
• Head Coach Chip Kelly did not rule out the possibility that WR Jordan Matthews could play on the outside, after spending the vast majority of his rookie season lining up in the slot. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
• The Eagles expect OL Allen Barbre to start at right guard in 2015. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
• Chip Kelly said that the Eagles need to get RB Darren Sproles on the field more in 2015. (Philadelphia Inquirer)