{"id":64233,"date":"2020-09-10T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/nfc-north-preview-and-predictions-what-quarterback-tension-means-for-packers\/"},"modified":"2020-09-10T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T18:00:00","slug":"nfc-north-preview-and-predictions-what-quarterback-tension-means-for-packers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nfc-north-preview-and-predictions-what-quarterback-tension-means-for-packers\/","title":{"rendered":"#NFC North preview and predictions: What quarterback tension means for Packers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a41842fc5a4c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a41842fc5a4c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nfc-north-preview-and-predictions-what-quarterback-tension-means-for-packers\/#1_Green_Bay_Packers\" >1. Green Bay Packers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nfc-north-preview-and-predictions-what-quarterback-tension-means-for-packers\/#2_Detroit_Lions\" >2. Detroit Lions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nfc-north-preview-and-predictions-what-quarterback-tension-means-for-packers\/#3_Minnesota_Vikings\" >3. Minnesota Vikings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nfc-north-preview-and-predictions-what-quarterback-tension-means-for-packers\/#4_Chicago_Bears\" >4. Chicago Bears<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#NFC North preview and predictions: What quarterback tension means for Packers<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                        <em>Ryan Dunleavy previews the NFC North as The Post gives division-by-division breakdowns ahead of the 2020 NFL season.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Green_Bay_Packers\"><\/span>1. Green Bay Packers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Coach:<\/strong> Matt LaFleur<\/p>\n<p><strong>2019 record:<\/strong> 13-3<\/p>\n<p><strong>O\/U wins:<\/strong> 9<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key additions:<\/strong> RT Ricky Wagner, OLB Christian Kirksey, RB A.J. Dillon<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key losses:<\/strong> ILB Blake Martinez, OLB Kyler Fackrell, WR Geronimo Allison, OT Bryan Bulaga, TE Jimmy Graham<\/p>\n<p><strong>First-and-goal:<\/strong> For the third time since his one Super Bowl <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>earance, Aaron Rodgers lost the NFC Championship <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>. If that wasn\u2019t extra motivation enough, the Packers drafted his replacement, Jordan Love, despite no discernable drop-off in Rodgers\u2019 performance. The parts around him are better than ever, too, starting with a rushing attack led by Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon. On defense, Za\u2019Darius Smith and Preston Smith had more sacks (25.5) than any other duo in their first season as teammates, and Jaire Alexander is a burgeoning top cornerback.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fourth-and-long:<\/strong> The Packers were 8-1 in one-score games last season, which will be difficult to repeat. And the 49ers exposed weak run defense in both matchups, including the NFC Championship game. Opponents actually gained more yards than the Packers over the course of the season. Crazy, given their record. So, expect opponents to copy that blueprint because the weakness wasn\u2019t really addressed in the offseason. The receiving corps is super thin \u2014 Marquez Valdes-Scantling? Equ<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/anime-manga\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"6\" title=\"Anime || Manga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anime<\/a>ous St. Brown? \u2014 especially after Devin Funchess opted out.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16264561\"><img alt=\"Bryce Love; Aaron Rodgers\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Jordan Love; Aaron Rodgers<\/span><span>Getty Images (2)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Dunleavy\u2019s Decision:<\/strong> 10-6. A step back, but still the cream of the crop in a division pulling every team toward .500.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Detroit_Lions\"><\/span>2. Detroit Lions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Coach:<\/strong> Matt Patricia<\/p>\n<p><strong>2019 record:<\/strong> 3-12-1<\/p>\n<p><strong>O\/U wins:<\/strong> 6 1\/2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key additions:<\/strong> OLB Jamie Collins, CB Desmond Trufant, OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai, S Duron Harmon, DT Nick Williams, DT Danny Shelton, CB Jeff Okudah, QB Chase Daniel, RB D\u2019Andre Swift<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key losses:<\/strong> CB Darius Slay, OLB Devon Kennard, C Graham Glasgow, DT A\u2019Shawn Robinson, DT Damon Harrison, RT Ricky Wagner<\/p>\n<p><strong>First-and-goal:<\/strong> QB Matthew Stafford was on a scorching pace last year before he suffered season-ending broken bones in his back. The Lions were 3-4-1 at the time, but didn\u2019t win again, which made acquiring an insurance policy (Daniel) a point of emphasis. Patricia and GM Bob Quinn went with what they know to rebuild the defense, as Collins, Harmon and Shelton all came over from the Patriots to reunite with Trey Flowers. The Lions also have a solution for oft-injured running back Kerryon Johnson: Second-round pick Swift was the SEC\u2019s leading rusher.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fourth-and-long:<\/strong> Is Patricia just another failed member of Bill Belichick\u2019s coaching tree, better off as a scheming coordinator? Seems that way so far, as he and Quinn enter the season on the hot seat. Now that Minnesota\u2019s Kirk Cousins won a playoff game, the monkey on his back jumps to Stafford, who is 0-3 in the postseason. Of course, the offensive line has to do a much better job of keeping the pocket clean. Asking Okudah \u2014 the No. 3 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft \u2014 to slide in for the All-Pro Slay is a tall task.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dunleavy\u2019s Decision:<\/strong> 8-8. Just enough improvement to buy Patricia another season. Still not the consistent 9-7 ways of fired processor Jim Caldwell.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Minnesota_Vikings\"><\/span>3. Minnesota Vikings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Coach:<\/strong> Mike Zimmer<\/p>\n<p><strong>2019 record:<\/strong> 10-6<\/p>\n<p><strong>O\/U wins:<\/strong> 8 1\/2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key additions:<\/strong> WR Justin Jefferson, CB Jeff Gladney, DE Yannick Ngakoue<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key losses:<\/strong> WR Stefon Diggs, DE Everson Griffen, CB Trae Waynes, CB Xavier Rhodes, CB Mackensie Alexander<\/p>\n<p><strong>First-and-goal:<\/strong> As productive as he was, Diggs acted like a malcontent whose trade to Buffalo might allow everyone around him to relax. Especially if Jefferson steps into the void. Running back Dalvin Cook reported to camp \u201cfull go\u201d without a contract extension or a holdout. Safety Anthony Harris was franchise tagged to be the most important member of a defense about to test Zimmer\u2019s mastermind label. Quarterback Kirk Cousins returns to coordinator Gary Kubiak\u2019s offense for the second straight season \u2014 a rare comfort during his turbulent career. The Ngakoue trade in late August was a heist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fourth-and-long:<\/strong> The thought around the league is that the virtual offseason, caused by COVID-19, will make it more difficult than ever for rookies to make an impact, especially early. Not good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> for the Vikings, whose 15-player draft class (four cut already) is the largest in the NFL since 1985. Instead of acting like they were in the NFC\u2019s Final Four last season, the Vikings acted like they were entering a rebuilding process as they mostly avoided impact additions. Losing 233 games of experience at cornerback and turning to rookies, led by Gladney, is a formula for growing pains.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16264575\"><img alt=\"Dalvin Cook Vikings \" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Dalvin Cook carries the ball in last year\u2019s NFC Divisional Round Playoff game against the 49ers.<\/span><span>Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Dunleavy\u2019s Decision:<\/strong> 7-9. Chance for a couple of disgruntled veterans if streak of no back-to-back playoff berths since 2008-09 continues.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Chicago_Bears\"><\/span>4. Chicago Bears<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Coach:<\/strong> Matt Nagy<\/p>\n<p><strong>2019 record:<\/strong> 8-8<\/p>\n<p><strong>O\/U wins:<\/strong> 8 1\/2<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key additions:<\/strong> QB Nick Foles, DE Robert Quinn, TE Jimmy Graham, WR Ted Ginn<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key losses:<\/strong> OG Kyle Long, OLB Leonard Floyd, ILB Nick Kwiatkoski, S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, DT Nick Williams<\/p>\n<p><strong>First-and-goal:<\/strong> Nick Foles is a former Super Bowl MVP and Mitch Trubisky is the former No. 2 pick in the NFL draft. That\u2019s the optimistic way to see the quarterback battle. After a 12-4 finish behind Trubisky in 2018, the Bears should be in the middle of a championship window, not regressing. The defense played out of this world in 2018, allowing a league-low 283 points and forcing a league-high 36 turnovers. Adding Quinn to Khalil Mack gives the Bears hope of again winning with defense.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fourth-and-long:<\/strong> Foles has never had success outside of Philadelphia and Trubisky remains a fan-targeted draft bust. That\u2019s the pessimistic way to see the quarterback battle. And the offensive line isn\u2019t built to overcome flawed quarterbacks. Foles and Quinn are just two of the many injury-prone veterans on this roster, along with Akiem Hicks, Danny Trevathan, Graham, Allen Robinson, Kyle Fuller and Bobby Massie. The Bears aren\u2019t deep at many spots except tight end, where they hoarded a small army of options in the offseason.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dunleavy\u2019s Decision:<\/strong> 6-10. Two quarterbacks means no quarterback. 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