Post by jj30 on Jun 1, 2017 8:09:21 GMT -6
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Chicago Bears
Signal-callers Mike Glennon and Mitchell Trubisky joined the Bears this offseason, with one or the other expected to start the majority of the team's games in 2017. Neither guarantees quality play under center, but if either hits, the position which has plagued the franchise more than any other could suddenly become a strength. But a quarterback can't solve every problem by himself. The defense, which added Prince Amukamara, Quintin Demps and rookie Eddie Jackson to the secondary, needs to step up. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio hasn't had as much talent at his disposal since arriving in Chicago, and the breakthrough could come this season.
Detroit Lions
The Lions made the playoffs last season despite a mediocre offense and a woeful defense. That doesn't mean their win total has to regress in 2017, however. Matthew Stafford enters his second full season under offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, and the entire right side of the offensive line has been upgraded by the signings of T.J. Lang and Ricky Wagner. On the other side of the ball, the front office used almost all of its draft picks to restock the depth chart.
Green Bay Packers
A busted secondary let down an Aaron Rodgers-led offense in the NFC title game, ending in the Packers' second conference championship loss in three years. To overcome the hurdle, the team used their top two draft picks on defensive backs Kevin King and Josh Jones, rookies who should play big roles early in the season. Meanwhile, Green Bay gave Rodgers two athletic tight ends -- Martellus Bennett and Lance Kendricks -- to further bolster the offense.
Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings moved on from Adrian Peterson this offseason, yet the running game should improve with the arrival of Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray. The blocking could see a boost too with Riley Reiff and Mike Remmers taking over at the tackle spots. Should the new talent allow the offense to become average or more, Mike Zimmer's defense can plausibly carry Minnesota the rest of the way.
Chicago Bears
Signal-callers Mike Glennon and Mitchell Trubisky joined the Bears this offseason, with one or the other expected to start the majority of the team's games in 2017. Neither guarantees quality play under center, but if either hits, the position which has plagued the franchise more than any other could suddenly become a strength. But a quarterback can't solve every problem by himself. The defense, which added Prince Amukamara, Quintin Demps and rookie Eddie Jackson to the secondary, needs to step up. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio hasn't had as much talent at his disposal since arriving in Chicago, and the breakthrough could come this season.
Detroit Lions
The Lions made the playoffs last season despite a mediocre offense and a woeful defense. That doesn't mean their win total has to regress in 2017, however. Matthew Stafford enters his second full season under offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, and the entire right side of the offensive line has been upgraded by the signings of T.J. Lang and Ricky Wagner. On the other side of the ball, the front office used almost all of its draft picks to restock the depth chart.
Green Bay Packers
A busted secondary let down an Aaron Rodgers-led offense in the NFC title game, ending in the Packers' second conference championship loss in three years. To overcome the hurdle, the team used their top two draft picks on defensive backs Kevin King and Josh Jones, rookies who should play big roles early in the season. Meanwhile, Green Bay gave Rodgers two athletic tight ends -- Martellus Bennett and Lance Kendricks -- to further bolster the offense.
Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings moved on from Adrian Peterson this offseason, yet the running game should improve with the arrival of Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray. The blocking could see a boost too with Riley Reiff and Mike Remmers taking over at the tackle spots. Should the new talent allow the offense to become average or more, Mike Zimmer's defense can plausibly carry Minnesota the rest of the way.