Video: Ryan Pace, Bears excited about free agency signings

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Pace met with the media on Thursday to introduce the newest members of the Bears. The five free agent signings which included receivers Allen Robinson, and Taylor Gabriel, tight end Trey Burton, quarterback Chase Daniel and kicker Cody Parkey also spoke on Thursday with a lot of optimism and excitement to be a part of this team. Bob LeGere and Hub Arkush have the report from Halas Hall in Lake Forest, IL.

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On Thursday, April 26, with the No. 7 pick overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills selected Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen. Allen has the best arm of any quarterback prospect, which he has shown off at the NFL Scouting Combine and Wyoming’s Pro Day with some throws approaching 80 yards. Allen apologized Thursday for posts on his Twitter account from 2012 and 2013 when he was in high school that included racial and offensive language. Josh Allen spoke with the media following his selection. For more draft coverage, keep it a profootballweekly.com.

2018 NFL Draft: QB Josh Allen Presser

April 27, 2018 - 4:06 pm

On Thursday, April 26, with the No. 8 pick overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith. In Georgia inside linebacker Roquan Smith, the Bears’ choice with the eighth overall pick in the draft, they’re getting not only a sideline-to-sideline tackling machine with the agility to cover running backs and tight ends, they’re getting a player with leadership qualities that extend beyond the field. Roquan Smith spoke with the media following his selection. For more draft coverage, keep it a profootballweekly.com.

2018 NFL Draft: LB Roquan Smith Presser

April 27, 2018 - 3:59 am

On Thursday, April 26, with the No. 5 pick overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected NC State defensive end Sam Bradley Chubb. Regarded by many scouts as the consensus best defensive player in this year's class, Chubb offers the total package with size, athleticism, instincts and violent hands. Bradley Chubb spoke with the media following his selection. For more draft coverage, keep it a profootballweekly.com.

2018 NFL Draft: DE Bradley Chubb Presser

April 27, 2018 - 3:27 am

On Thursday, April 26, with the No. 3 pick overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, the New York Jets selected USC Quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold is only 20 and was considered the No. 1 quarterback in the draft by many. He has the highest ceiling of any of the passers and the right stuff intangible-wise to survive the New York market. Sam Darnold spoke with the media following his selection. For more draft coverage, keep it a profootballweekly.com.

2018 NFL Draft: QB Sam Darnold Presser

April 27, 2018 - 3:06 am

On Thursday, April 26, with the No. 2 pick overall in the 2018 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. Barkley rushed for 3,843 yards and was the two-time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year at Penn State. His 5,538 all-purpose yards, 53 total touchdowns and 43 rushing touchdowns were school records. Saquon Barkley spoke with the media following his selection. For more draft coverage, keep it a profootballweekly.com.

2018 NFL Draft: RB Saquon Barkley Presser

April 27, 2018 - 2:34 am

UCLA QB Josh Rosen had 11 300-yard games and seven 400-yard contests in 30 college games, and only threw for fewer than 200 yards in one game that he started and finished. Rosen shares why he feels he'll be a good fit in the NFL.

Route to the Draft: Josh Rosen

April 26, 2018 - 1:11 am

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is as strong a competitor as you will find at the QB position in the past few years. He has an extremely quick release to go along with a tight overhand delivery. Spins the ball well with good-to-real good overall arm strength. Only thing he really lacks is ideal height. Mayfield will be the wild card of this draft.

Route to the Draft: Baker Mayfield

April 23, 2018 - 6:17 pm

Route to the Draft: Orlando Brown

April 22, 2018 - 5:39 pm

With his agility and quickness, Connor Williams is excellent with combo blocks and also does a very good job adjusting on the move when playing in space. He is used often to pull and shows speed and the ability to adjust to hit a moving target. He could very well be one of the top tackles in the draft class. He easily has the athleticism to play on the left side in the NFL, but with his strength and movement skills, he could also become a very good guard. His measured arm length will have a lot to say about what position he ends up at.
Williams discusses adversity playing for 3 different OCs in 3 years at the 2018 NFL Combine.

Route to the Draft: Connor Williams

April 20, 2018 - 2:36 pm

After two days of voluntary mini camp, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is optimistic about the team in 2018. Nagy spoke on the progress of Trubisky, along with utilizing Tarik Cohen and having Kevin White healthy. PFW Bears beat writer Bob LeGere has the report from Halas Hall.

[Video] Matt Nagy likes what he sees after 2 days of voluntary mini camp

April 18, 2018 - 10:16 pm

Elite guard prospect with outstanding size, rare power and a block finisher who can make tape room sessions uncomfortable for most opponents. Nelson is technically sound and is unlikely to face a long adjustment period once he gets into the league.
Nelson discusses his mindset on playing against defensive linemen.

Route to the Draft: Quenton Nelson

April 18, 2018 - 8:02 pm

One player who will create a lot of discussion over the next several weeks is Ronald Jones of USC. At just 5-foot-11, 205 pounds, Jones doesn’t have the prototypical size to be an elite every-down back in the NFL. Instead, he will likely have to be a part of a committee in which he is expected to provide the speed and big plays rather consistently.
Jones discusses his NFL future at the 2018 NFL Combine.

Route to the Draft: Ronald Jones II

April 10, 2018 - 6:30 pm

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