NFC North Preview

2008 records:

Minnesota - 10-6
Chicago - 9-7
Green Bay - 6-10
Detroit - 0-16


2009 Predictions:

Minnesota Vikings

Well I think we can all agree we are already sick of this team. Favre is a douchebag, and every week is just another distraction. This will come back in haunt the Vikings. They have an easy schedule to start with, and their running backs are unreal, but Favre will wear down, much like he did last season and the Vikings will crumble. The Vikings defense is solid though I sill have some questions about their pass defense. It is really too bad that this team signed Favre, because other then him they have one of the better teams in the NFL.

Prediction: 9-7


Chicago Bears

Here is another team that has got a shit load of media coverage, but once again I think this is a overhyped team. Forte is very solid, and Cutler is going to be very good, but he really doesn't have anyone to throw to. I like Hester, but he is not a #1 WR. The big problem with this team with be their defense. I just don't think it is what it once was, and this offense is still going to stall until they gt some WRs to help Orton.

Prediction: 8-8

Green Bay Packers

The Packers defense was so bad last year that no matter what the offense did it wasn't enough. This year will be different after picking B.J. Raji in the offseason. The big difference will be that they are actually healthy. When they have all their players on the field they have a great pass defense, and not with Raji in the middle they should be able to control the run. On offense this team is stacked. Rodgers proved he was the real deal last year, and he has all his weapons back this year. If Ryan Grant can stay healthy this could be one of the most dangerous offenses in the league.

Prediction: 11-5

Detroit Lions

The Lions are once again rebuilding. Stafford is the starting QB, but to be honest I think he sucks. Their defense is sub par, and the only thing this team has going for them is Calvin Johnson. They will win a couple games this year, but this is still the worst team in the NFL, and will inflate everyone record in this division by 2 games.

Prediction: 2-14

Final Standings:

Green Bay - 11-5
Minnesota - 9-7
Chicago - 8-8
Lions - 2-14