1) Chicago Bears
2) Detroit Lions
3) Minnesota Vikings
4) Green Bay Packers
The Chicago Bears are the only team in the division without a new head coach. The offense will continue to struggle in the passing game, but should be a little better than they were last year. Many people will not agree with my assessment of Detroit, but that team has a lot of talent and I expect big things out of the new coaching staff. Minnesota could do some good things on offense, but the team would have benefitted from a hard-nosed coach like Rod Marinelli, instead of Brad Childress. The Vikings, like the Lions, are one of least disciplined teams in the NFL. Chicago, Detroit, or Minnesota could win this division depending on how things play out. Chicago did not do much as far as personnel, but they signed their draft picks quickly and already signed one key player (Hillenmeyer) to an extension. They might take a step back next season if they cannot keep Nathan Vasher, Lance Briggs or Thomas Jones. However, the Bears should still be the best team in a weak division this season.
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