NFC North Preview
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bay Packers Best Offensive player Aaron Rodgers
Best Defensive Player Clay Matthews
The
Good
Aaron Rodgers might be the best qb in the NFL and with talented collection of
pass catchers that include Greg Jennings Jordy Nelson Jermicheal Finley and
Donald Driver it’s no reason Rodgers should have a huge drop off in terms of
numbers this year. Fantasy football nerds look out for second year Kick/Punt Returner
Randall Cobb to play an even bigger role in the offense this year. The Defense
was terrible last year but it did lead the NFL in turnovers last year
The
Bad
This defense was historically horrible last year especially at defending the
pass and Future Hall of Famer Charles woodson isn’t getting any younger and his
days as a shutdown corner maybe over. The Packers still have no proven opposite
pass rusher besides Clay Matthews. Have the Packers recovered mentally from the
beating the giants gave them at home in the playoffs
At Worst 11-5
At Best 13-3
Realistically 12-4
Chicago
Bears Best Offensive player Brandon Marshall Best
Defensive player Julius Peppers
The
Good
Jay Cutler finally gets the number 1 wr he has been asking for in his old
Bronco teammate Brandon Marshall. Matt Forte and Michael Bush should form one
of the best duo running threats in NFL. The Bears still have the best defense
in this division with all world defensive end Julius Peppers and Linebacker
Lance Briggs.
The
Bad
Jay Cutler has been sacked 105 times over the last 2 years and the Bears didn’t
do anything to upgrade the line. Can Cutler and Forte stay healthy the whole
season and can Brandon Marshall be a model citizen or the malcontent who was traded
by the broncos and the dolphins. Age concern for the defense the best 4 players
on the bears’ defense Peppers Briggs Urlacher and Tillman are all in their
thirties.
At Worst 9-7
At Best 11-5
Realistically 10-6
Detroit
Lion
Best Offensive player Calvin Johnson Best Defensive Player Cliff Avrill
The
Good Calvin Johnson plays like a man amongst boys and has established
himself as the best wr in the NFL. Matt Stafford was finally able to play 16
games this year and up put up over 40 tds and 5 thousand passing yards. Tight
end Brandon Pettigrew has turned into one of the most reliable tight ends in
football. Cliff Avrill wants a long term deal so I expect him to go out and
have another ten plus sack season.
The
Bad
The secondary is horrible at best and their best player in the secondary Louis
Delmas has had nagging injuries so far in his career. Can Matt Stafford be as
durable this season as he was last year? After a great rookie year Suh
regressed and if the lions want this defense to get better they need suh to
regain his rookie form.
At Worst 8-8
At Best 11-5
Realistically 9-7
Minnesota
Vikings Best Offensive player Adrian Peterson Best
Defensive Player Jared Allen
The
Good
Ap acl has improved faster than anybody would have thought it would and has a
good chance to play in the season opener. Percy Harvin is one of the most versatile
wrs in the NFL. Rookie Matt Kali looks to help protect second year qb Christian
Ponder. Jared Allen is the best defensive end in football and is relentless at
rushing the passer and stopping the run.
The
Bad
This team has a lot of big names but it is still the least talented team in
this division by far. How will AP recover from his acl injury, and will Percy
Harvin’s migraine problem into play this season. This secondary is terrible and
when you play in a division with Aaron Rodgers Matt Stafford and Jay Cutler
that isn’t a good thing
At Worst 3-13
At Best 6-10
Realistically 5-11
