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NFC North

1. Minnesota Vikings
2. Richmond Bears
3. Detroit Lions
4. Green Bay Packers

The Vikings cleaned house in free agency. It will prohibit most of their rookies from getting playing time, but as for their prospects this season, it is looking good. I fully expect them to retain their division crown.

The Bears didn't have a good offseason. They released their most productive DT and OLB (Gabe Watson and Lance Briggs), they lost their starting C to retirement, and only C Eric Wood projected to see much playing time among their rookies barring injuries. That being said, I have a good feeling about this team. Things are starting to click for them and it's bound to result in a winning record one of these days. While not as likely, a playoff spot is on the table.

The Lions are coming off a baffling season where they finished 30th in total defense despite having 11 of 12 starters from the Super Bowl season. QB Peyton Manning's $11.2 mil cap charge forced Nee to say goodbye to several starting players, and I expect that will hurt (not as much as losing two of his best defensive players for half the season). If that defense ascends to let's say 20th, that could easily put them in the playoff discussion as their schedule consists of the AFC South, NFC West, a home game against the Lightning, an away game against the Giants, and six games against their so-so division. If they go at least 3-3 against the division, they could even be in discussion for reclaiming the NFC North.

Outside of DE and S, that Packers defense makes me cry, no offense to Tangicide or Kora. The division is home to overlooked offenses, so that's going to be a huge liability. That combined with health issues already at the QB position, I do not like the Packers' chances this season.
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