The NFC North, now that's a division to look at. The two teams in last year's NFC Conference Title game were from this division with one of them winning the Super Bowl soon afterword. I'm talking about the Green Bay Packers who somehow managed a Super Bowl victory despite a chunk of their roster on Injured Reserve. A lot of their guys are coming back (Ryan Grant among them) and with Aaron Rodgers leading them, how can you not pick the Packers to at least win the NFC North.
As for the other team in that NFC Title game, the Bears still look pretty good. Last year was definitely an improvement for them and there is no reason (other than the Packers) why they couldn't go out there and contend for another division title. Jay Cutler still has a cannon for an arm along with an elite defense. However, it might get a bit less qualified as Lance Briggs apparently wants out of Chicago. Also you have to count the fact that Greg Olson is no longer with the team because Mike Martz hates TE's.
As for the rest of the division, the Vikings have set themselves up to be a possible contender. They just got Donovan McNabb as their QB and still have one of the best backs in the game in Adrian Peterson. Although, I wonder how well they will do without Sidney Rice helping the aerial attack. I guess McNabb will have to settle for Percy Harvin as a target.
As for the Lions, they're the Dark Horse of the NFC in my opinion. They have been bad for so long that it's hard even considering them. If Matthew Stafford stays healthy and that defensive line is as superb as everyone thinks they will be, then watch out for the Lions to make some noise.
Who will win the unforgiving NFC North Division? Like I said, the Packers will win the north. I would also look for a Wild Card team to come out of this division. My pick for that is the Bears. I could see the other two teams getting the Wild Card instead but McNabb has to show he's still got it for the Vikings and Stafford has to show he can be great and remain healthy for Lions.
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