Predicting everything about the NFC North in 2023

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Welcome back to Bootleg! On today's daily episode within our annual summer preview series, Brett and E.J. take a deep dive into the Minnesota Vikings and break down all of their rookies, free agents, and schematic changes under new coaches that may add up to Minnesota being a better playoff team...even if their win/loss record is worse!
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[@connormacleod908]

Was worried I'd be eating lunch in silence

[@ParkerTJames]

Very relatable

[@kylejohnson4577]

No man left behind

[@brianmartindale2221]

Of all the moves in this division, I think the Lions secondary makeover is the biggest difference maker by far. That is going to be a really good and versatile unit

[@Pants.69]

Yeah but a bears fan isn’t gonna say that

[@Captainkebbles1392]

maybe, but also gb has basically given themselves a playoff offense too.. no longer Rodgers old af washed friends

[@Scyon13]

It may take a while for the unit to gel, considering it's an entirely new unit

[@SubZero_4553]

​@@Captainkebbles1392 Love has shown absolutely nothing that points to them being better without Rogers. He could be great. But we sure havnt seen that in his limited playing time.

[@zackhurwitz9441]

Except they are still unbelievably thin at outside corner, and defensive tackle. But hey, they spent 1st round picks on a RB, and an off ball LB... positions where that were solid already, and in the case of LB, they're either cutting Anzelone's or Rodriguez's snaps due to the Campbell pick. Best safety room in the NFL though, for whatever that's worth.

[@davidnelson6874]

Even most Vikings fans didn’t think the Vikings were great. We knew our defense was really passive and weak. Fortunately they did have a few key takeaways late in games. Hopefully last years rookie defensive backs can finally get healthy.

[@DeshaunWatson_]

as a Chicago fan, I think Hutch easily takes home division DPOY. So dynamic in the way he gets to the quarterback.

[@thebee0320]

I love that take as a Lions fan lol. Apparently in OTAs and mandatory minicamp hutch has been beating Sewell and Decker up. They are really damn good tackles.

[@Deanbedford1]

⁠@@thebee0320also lions fan, tackles have NO CHANCE 1on1 in pajamas.

[@jeremyr7056]

I think the entire NFC North fanbase would probably take Hutch 1st as a DE, hes gonna be a game wrecker

[@JackLikesCarrots]

@@Deanbedford1 darrisaw sat him down multiple times last year and gave up no sacks lmao

[@jeremyr7056]

@@JackLikesCarrots He only had 1 start vs Hutch in his 3rd NFL game as a rookie, and that was before James Houston came in to help on Thanksgiving to stop teams from doubling Hutch the most in the NFL statistically. Darrisaw didnt start in the 2nd match up, so we didnt see how he would fare vs a Hutch would was playing at an elite level during the lions 8-2 stretch.

[@travisstase1577]

Loooool Fields as division MVP "and dare I say...more" 😂- Can't wait for the excuses come week 9 or so. Y'all way too smart for this egregious homerism.

[@svalerie98]

Atlas, I stumble across a voice of reason

[@normalthings6711]

"3rd largest market", there's a reason. The bears have given no reason on the field to warrant anything more than fourth in a division. It's very possible, and they've brought in a lot of talent, but that doesn't mean anything right now.

[@jordanslater7085]

I love that you guys have given the Kollman curse to all of Detroit's rivals. 6-0 in the division inbound!

[@Pants.69]

Facts. We were 5-1 in the division without a defense so once that improves it’s gonna be fun

[@crazle3163]

It's the Lions they will regress like they normally do and have another good season in 6-7 years with Campbell getting fired in one to two seasons

[@tomvan5759]

​@@crazle3163Have you looked at their squad? Lol

[@slipjones2]

@@tomvan5759yes

[@kenbutton]

Lions will execute Bully Ball on the North and become Kings 👑 - finally... The Bears got a LOT better. The Packers got much better. The Vikings, I'm not certain but I think their squad improved also. I also think the Lions improved. That all leads to a really hard fought division next year, but the Lions secret sauce is Hero Dan Campbell... Dan will have the Lions fired up to hunt and hurt the rest of the North - take it to the betting bank ;)

[@philosophy20]

I just can't wait until Justin blows up, maaaan. He's gonna own Chicago, if he does what I think he can do. ✊🏽🐻⬇️

[@coreyfromappalachia]

Love the Addison pick for Minny, but as far as OROY, Gibbs in Detroit is gonna get so many touches, it’s hard for me to believe he won’t have the most production as an offensive rookie in the NFC North

[@kenbutton]

Not sure about Addison... He keeps signaling character concerns.

[@ChumblesMumbles]

At 36:43 - when the Lions drafted Campbell, my first reaction was "damn that's a high pick for a middle LB" and my second reaction was "Oh no! Rodrigo!" I hope they find a way to keep Rodriguez on the team, but it does seem like he'll see the field less with Campbell coming in. He's one of those feel good stories from Hard Knocks that you just really keep pulling for to stay in the league.

[@honeybadgerstudios21]

I think that shows the testament that the team is progressing, rodrigo is fantastic on special teams and as a sixth round pick he’s going to be a great rotational linebacker

[@RealYoutube33]

Oh no we actual have depth. He was drafted for special teams. He will get his opportunities on defense

[@ayewhaddupdoe]

Different packages. Rodrigo will be out there on the 3rd and shorts, etc.

[@mattdrucker9077]

Brett wearing the Rob Lowe NFL hat caught me off guard😂

[@ChumblesMumbles]

My feel is Lions favorite for top, Packers and Vikings fighting it out for #2, and Bears in last place regardless of everything they did in the off-season. But you could make an argument for any ranking of the teams in the Division. Even without injuries there are potential problems with each of the teams and any or all of them could end up being flat-out bad. Or good. This one is going to be interesting.

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

James Houston IV will be the best impact defensive player in the North, possibly the league. Mark my words...

[@kenbutton]

He's gonna be "da problem", I concur

[@Snoil]

Lions-Vikings twice in the last 3 games, weeks 16 and 18, if one sweeps the other, there's your division champ. I think the Bears need one more good offseason. I think the Pack needs to relearn what life is like without a HoF qb. 8>D

[@t4d0W]

I think the Bears need a couple more offseasons and some evaluations to go beyond expectations. It is much clearer what they want to do with the offense and that rests on Fields' development as a consistent pocket passing presence. The defense needs stability in the trench talent to make pressuring with the front 4 easy so the back 7 can do their work. Also would be interesting to see how the coaching staff develops into their roles. Does Getsy grow along with the young offense in being able to find ways to score against their division rivals? Will be interesting to follow those developments.

[@totherootvisuals]

who's gonna play defense for the vikings?

[@raybrean9889]

Okay I bet your just mad because the Packers Just know how to develop Quarterbacks 😂😂😂

[@Snoil]

@@raybrean9889 Who isn't? 8

[@raybrean9889]

@@SnoilLow Expectations here. This team looks a lot different than it has in the past. These players will have to develop chemistry and confidence in each other and that will take time. In the last 2 years the Packers have 2 Touchdown passes 60 Plus Yards Jordan Love threw to them both.

[@packers0953]

Jordan Love 4,159 yards, Fields 2,562 that’s all.

[@richcervantes6844]

Dying over this hall of Fields conversation.

[@john_WayneRidesAgain]

It'll be interesting...I feel like this has gotta be it for Fields...drafted a new guard, brought in DJ...now or never...

[@vincentbernal635]

Guard? You mean tackle?

[@john_WayneRidesAgain]

​@vincentbernal635 you right

[@imperiumflow9067]

@@vincentbernal635 They brought in a guard as well, Nate Davis

[@fitz2589]

Show me one single Ohio State QB that wasn’t a NFL bust. He’s not gonna be it.

[@b.foster3291]

@@fitz2589 Can't argue with rock solid analysis like that. OSU should just get rid of the QB position.

[@tylerr.5676]

Packers fan here! As long as we're in playoff contention come December and January, I'll be happy. If we make the playoffs? Even better. I believe in LaFleur and I believe that we can win without a HOF QB. As long as I end the season with some kind of optimism, I'll be satisfied.

[@connerair3520]

Even if we end the season 0-17 there will be the optimism that comes with actually having a top 3 overall selection for once in god knows how long

[@docholiday9175]

Good luck with that.

[@bradleygermain6288]

Then you won't be very happy...

[@PeteZam]

sounds like you are gonna be sad if you think the packers are going to be in playoff contention

[@svalerie98]

Still a better team than Bears

[@jeremyr7056]

Jack Campbell is going to be a pivotal pick for the Lions front office. This is whats going to get them over the hump when you look back at it. Ive never been more happy with a pick a Lions GM has made.

[@gregginter5867]

Awesome Badger’s LB! None of my GB pals even liked him but I think he could be a 10yr wrecking ball for Lions! Ugh…curious to assess another Badger’s MLB performance w/Bears. Plus, I hope Sanborn comes back strong! Love Sanborn’s heady play.❤

[@jaehong1029]

@@gregginter5867 Campbell played for Iowa

[@pjpredhomme7699]

They are going to play 5-1-5 on passing downs and he is the one that is exactly what he was drafted for

[@ayewhaddupdoe]

@@jaehong1029 Maybe that was his high school mascot or something, idk what dude is going on about lol

[@brycehouse3544]

Excellent analysis. My only critique is I think you’re making the same mistake people made with Green Bay last year. Looking at the defense on paper but completely ignoring Joe Barry’s ability to completely squander all that talent

[@roderickburrell2060]

Jared Goff was a MUCH better quarterback than Justin Fields last year. Feilds got DJ Moore. Goff got Jahmyr Gibbs. David Montgomery, Marvin Jones, Sam La Porta and is going to have Jameson Williams for 11 games. I think Goff is going to easily be offensive MVP of the NFC North. Also, I think you're underestimating Jahmyr Gibbs he's going to have more yards from scrimmage and more total touchdowns than any rookie in the NFC North and be offensive rookie of the year.

[@barrysanders3358]

i agree, gibbs will have more receiving yards than addison

[@svalerie98]

Goff's my qb 😎

[@radroofer]

I was so happy last season when Kerby Joseph said twice to Aaron Rogers Hey Aaron I'm wide open and then when Aiden yelled Kerby is covered but I'm open Aaron

[@davidnelson6874]

Other than Detroit the rest of the NFC North is a mystery. My Vikings seem to be in transition. The Packers have a completely unproven quarterback with young receivers. The Bears are in year two of a rebuild.

[@kenbutton]

I respectfully disagree. The Vikings have a super intelligent coach that's going to learn and adapt to this NFC North division... The Vikings are full of talent - full. The Packers had a truly great draft and I think they upgraded their QB ( Rogers was a "me / I guy" and showing definite signs of advanced age - see Hutchinson interception - the Packers may have won both games against the Lions with better QB play...), the Bears are THE MOST IMPROVED and honestly scary - as a Lions fan. I don't buy that any team in this division is weak. I think this is a battleborn division. The Lions got better and better yet - Dan Campbell has gotten better. Ben Johnson is maybe the brightest young offensive mind in the entire game. The DBs are now coached by the Dre Bly Show and they got a big upgrade. The Lions coaching staff will be copied and copied and it has already started with more former players getting coaching jobs this off-season than "ever before". The Lions win the division because of the "Organization" that the Lions Sheila Hamp has built in Detroit.

[@iels7346]

Detroit is a mystery too, Goff needs to string 2 good seasons together to prove he's that guy, and they are the lions, they are fully capable of lioning all over themselves.

[@kenbutton]

@@iels7346 the idea that any past team can and or will have an effect on a present or future team should have been understood and dispelled before leaving elementary school. Use logic and deductive reasoning along with evidence to support your claims else you will appear as just a troll trying to elicit emotional responses from youthful minds. Use a well formed argument and facts to substantiate your claims, if not just trolling. Why does Goff need to string two years together? What value does that present? How does two specific seasons equate to being "the guy"? And, while you're at it - define what "the guy" means to you so we can understand your intended point.

[@NicholsMarn]

Good lord. Justin Fields as MVP? He’s the worst throwing QB in the NFL in his two seasons. All the sudden he’s going to be MVP?

[@docholiday9175]

Exactly. What is wrong with these 2? Must be from Chicago?

[@morganyu812]

​@@docholiday9175yeah they kinda fanyboying

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

​@@docholiday9175they are lol

[@docholiday9175]

@@LionsOnTheHunt313 well there it is.

[@jeremyhogaboom8698]

A complete lack of objective analysis there 😂 It will be very funny to watch the bears go 5-12 this year.

[@wardgushee3050]

Division is going to be sneaky good this year. Packers and lions competing for the crown.

[@Spiritrider17]

47:40 - they would have to have something cataclysmic early - kirk would have to get injured 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@AShermanProduction]

Justin Fields was statistically one of the worst passers in the league last year with over 200 dropbacks. I don’t know how you can suggest he’s going to be a MVP-caliber quarterback bc he got dj Moore. DJ Moore isn’t going to magically fix his inability to read openings in a defensive secondary. Oh and Chicago being a large market is also going to magically make Fields erupt, too? Good content and y’all are obviously two great football minds but seems too biased.

[@josephboehmer1245]

They know what the fuck they're talking about but they let bias allow them to say some batshit insane nonsense

[@Kuffdad]

They not only got Moore, but got a Offensive line which was statistically by far one of the worst O-lines last year. They have a three headed monster in the backfield and also has Kmet and Tonyan who two solid pass catchers. Don’t know why you would think they are biased tbh

[@docholiday9175]

@@Kuffdadthe bears offensive line was ranked 14th. Per-PFF. Fields has a very hard time reading the defense and his timing is off. Can he correct these problems? Sure but that remains to be seen. As far as him running the football…… how many times do we have to watch this movie to know it’s not a long term answer?

[@morganyu812]

​@@KuffdadHe literally said it. Having two good receivers is not going to magically make Justin "see the field" better. If anything that's based on what you think Justin improved on in the off season

[@Kuffdad]

@@docholiday9175 PFF is a terrible place to look for for info on line play

[@taskmaster51]

New listener. Very impressed with you guys

[@ejsnyder5734]

Thanks for jumping on the bandwagon! Happy to have you along for the ride.

[@adamn.1294]

7:00 a good example of this is when the Bears completely outplayed the Commanders but lost because of a muffed punt and some crazy outcomes inside the 5 yard line by the Bears offense.

[@josephsheehan1852]

Happy they said Roschon as a sleeper for OROY for the North. I watched a lot of Texas games last year, so I'm happy the Bears got him. I do agree though with how impactful he'll be given the amount of opportunities he will get in games!

[@gb12rulez]

Packer fan here: I’ll be happy if we go 4-13 if we beat the Vikings and Bears both times

[@c.l.freeman7654]

We're going far above 4 wins. Still will own the Bears and the Vikings? Who cares

[@thenewholistic]

There is zero chance you win at Soldier Field week 1.

[@rjante2236]

4-13 would never make me happy. Fuck the high draft pick, losing isn't fun.

[@Dcw-rp6ib]

Lion's were 5-1 in the division last year and should have never lost that first game vs the Vikings.

[@c.l.freeman7654]

They should have never won week 18 either. Packers lost it more than Detroit won it

[@JPISME91]

@@c.l.freeman7654 how do you figure that?

[@svalerie98]

​@@c.l.freeman7654not even the referees could save greenbay!

[@svalerie98]

​@@c.l.freeman7654turnovers turnovers turnovers

[@svalerie98]

​@@c.l.freeman7654how are you going to let a team who has nothing to play for beat your team AT HOME

[@bwilliams7380]

Didn't the Vikings lose 3 or more starters on that defense, without really replacing them? Hendricks, Peterson, I think I'm forgetting a couple more. Just not sure how they keep up with the Lions

[@smittywerbenjaggerman-jens5024]

Kendricks -> Hopefully Asamoah Pat P -> Byron Murphy Z -> Davenport Also the by far biggest Addition for Minnesota: Brian Flores

[@jessemontgomery8987]

Not only that they picked up like 20 udfa and most of the draft was defense

[@robe2504]

@@smittywerbenjaggerman-jens5024 That's it exactly, and all potentially upgrades.

[@robe2504]

Don't the Lions have to catch up to the Vikes first? And yes the Vikes lost some of their old, slow, expensive guys, and replaced them with fast young guys.

[@jvcatal]

They won’t. These guys are all banking on potential talking about 20 UDFA’s 😂

[@Rosta720]

I just don't think the bears are going to click. Don't have any good reasoning, but commenting here to check back at the end of the season. Good luck EJ :)

[@calwere]

The Bears have an offensively minded offensive coordinator? Well I would hope so lol

[@shadybrain3424]

he also said "the packers are healthier now than going into the offseason" I'm like, thats ever team wtf

[@gregginter5867]

Really like your overall NFL takes on matters. I was groomed to believe only tall WRs were NFL performers until Steve Smith admitted on HIS draft day he weighed 166 lbs at under 5’10”! He sold me on Addison as 1 of 2 draft WRs that have EVERY trait you need to succeed! He assessed JSN as #3-4 best draft eligible WR. I was shocked when all 32 teams passed on 10-RAS TE Kuntz until R7…utterly bizarre (way to go Gute w/R5 UDFA qb n R6 K…phmb)!

[@coletrain9173]

Next year, to extend the episodes even longer, you should show clips from the prior year and see how accurate you were with your rough predictions for players, team metrics, etc

[@vincentbernal635]

As a bears fan I will be optimistic that we will be a winning team. But they have to prove it on the field.

[@josephboehmer1245]

Needed a QB. You got a WR. You're boned.

[@osvvv_2442]

@@josephboehmer1245 we have a qb buddy pipe down

[@carterfarris39]

I don’t see it

[@osvvv_2442]

@@carterfarris39 you’re about to

[@donut5089]

They need a qb but they got the rb

[@izGrump]

im a broncos fan so i have no strong bias towards any of the NFC North, but they can easily be a powerhouse division if Love clicks

[@docholiday9175]

These 2 spent 95 percent of the show talking about how good the bears, packers, and Vikings will be and then pick Dan Campbell for coach of the year and one the lions to win the division. SMH. The lions will walk this division.

[@jacobstrand1329]

Lmao the overlooking of Detroit players is wild good luck on the bad picks

[@jeffthevideoguy23]

Yeah, the Bears only won 3 games last year, but they were a helluva lot of fun to watch, and they were in most of the games. .

[@theprodigyofrock]

Detroit lions take the division easy, Vikings just got worse

[@smittywerbenjaggerman-jens5024]

Offense is about the same while the Defense will be better by the fact that Brian Flores is the DC. Why yall forgetting the Flores hire

[@svalerie98]

​​​@@smittywerbenjaggerman-jens5024Flores has no talent to work with

[@morganyu812]

6:29 How exactly are the NFC North way better? The season hasn't started. Are you saying projection wise?

[@drewbiewassmuth]

Y'alls voices are so calming, it puts me to sleep. It's quite a bummer because I like the information. Lol

[@ejsnyder5734]

Sorry?

[@reesbritton6623]

Idk if I’ve ever seen anyone actually wear an NFL logo hat! Lol👍🏼

[@ZGWAGS]

Rob Lowe lol

[@svalerie98]

I thought the same loll

[@ethanlarson5346]

Y’all be riding Jordan Addison as a rookie… smh not a single mention of my rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs

[@svalerie98]

I miss jameson 💔

[@therealgigamosh]

Huh? No love for Gibbs or Hutch? No respect.

[@svalerie98]

💔

[@BigBroKuma]

Damn I did not realise how good thw NFC North was until now the whole NFC East vs NFC North discussion was really interesting although I think the Bears would match up a lot worse against Washington than the Packers would depnding on who is last

[@raymondpetersen6155]

Let me settle everything for those that are guessing who takes the NFC North. It's simple to me, THEE, DETROIT LIONS , Have it in the bag!!! 🙂

[@smittywerbenjaggerman-jens5024]

Believe it when i see it

[@jessemontgomery8987]

Idk I feel like the vikings are the ones that will win the north

[@nicholasboatwright5407]

😂 before training camp predictions! Best of luck motor city kitties..

[@derekgusoff6768]

Going on 30 years without a division title. In a four-team division.

[@nicholasboatwright5407]

@@derekgusoff6768 man I dig it.. that sucks. Love my Vikings! You and I know that it isn't div Champs or conference Champs. It's league Champs is what we want for both our team

[@REneanGIE]

My prediction this year for NFC North: 14-3 Vikings, 11-6 Lions, 8-9 Bears, 7-10 Packers.

[@dynastysponge]

I’m fine with Addison as OROY, but seething about Roschon over Gibbs, and I LOVE Roschon. Make it make sense.

[@jacobcoates3942]

It's just being different for the sake of being different. You can't seriously believe a 4th rounder is going to have a bigger impact than a top 3 most dynamic offensive weapon in college football last year. Gibbs is Kamara+, McCaffrey like. Hard to believe Roschon will be near that, even though I think he can be a very solid starter eventually.

[@Guccifinesse]

Bears go 10-7 this year if the defense is good we win 12 games. Last year we were literally tanking idk why ppl act like we weren’t lol but fields was so amazing he kept us in games fields goes off this year 3700 pass 28 TD 800 rushing 8 TD

[@pkmntrainerian1092]

You guys didn't start tanking till around Week 10. Chill

[@Guccifinesse]

@@pkmntrainerian1092 yeah right when they traded mac during the off-season the tanking started the. The first 5-6 games they passed the ball like 16 times a game. Bears would be 3rd and 8 they call hb draw or power then we traded Quinn and smith it was a full tear down

[@chrisdobson2730]

There isn't "alot of good teams" there is about 12 good teams, and 12 bad teams, and about 8 nearly average teams. The Giants/Commanders/Packers/Bears all fall into the nearly average group, with the Commanders/Bears/Packers all more likely to be in the bottom 12 than the top 12.

[@richarris1111]

If the Packers win less than 9 games it will either because Joe Berry's soft play calling or Jordan Love is Jameis Winston 2.0.

[@jeremyzier8706]

Lions were 5-1 in the division last year, and this year they have a real chance of going undefeated in the division.

[@toxicfpv304]

Lions almost swept the division and shut the packers out of playoffs. Not sure why the packers are higher

[@raybrean9889]

I mean the Packers drafted Lucas Van Ness , Colby Wooden, Karl Brooks, OLB Brenton Cox Jr, the Packers have more than enough rotational guys to fill in unlike last season or any season of that matter.

[@Chamber691]

if you are talking the power rankings it is based off of the stats not win counts better ranking means that their over all average performance is higher instead of a wide variance and just doesn't mean that is necessarily translated to wins

[@toxicfpv304]

@@raybrean9889 the lions made moves to fill all the wholes. And revamped the run game. This sleepy division is going to have a big surprise this year.

[@svalerie98]

​@@toxicfpv304its ok. Vegas has our back

[@talosseptim592]

You guys are great so glad I get bootleg football for at least 2 years your guys mange the blend of entertainment and journalism for sports and you have legit hood takes that talking heads in the media don’t bring up

[@theadamblock]

The nfc north will be fun this season.

[@antonioalanmarleonmartinez7565]

S TIER NFL content, thanks a lot and keep doing this awesome videos!

[@dl_0002]

As a Lions fan, I'm going to say Jamyr Gibbs for Offensive ROTY and Jack Campbell for Defensive ROTY. I think they will both prove the were worthy of their high first-round picks.

[@SoLogy]

Your analysis reminds me of the words of Dr. Lexus and I'm glad to see you're living really kick ass lives despite your condition.

[@autophenom32648]

Brett pulling his best Rob Lowe impression

[@goose9917]

Danielle Hunter appreciation is always welcome

[@zachbussewitz2949]

Dstroit is the favorite.....but i honestly feel that the Packers (if Jordan Love plays slightly above average) are the most well developed and primed for playoffs team....

[@robnewsome2407]

Not only is he healthier then Swift presumably but he's a better reciever and a hell of a lot faster. He's going to be everything we wanted Swift to become but faster. His hands are as soft as any reciever. I think Montgomery will carry the majority of the rushing yards but Gibbs will get his carries too. Not only that, they can line up both backs and create is matches

[@dl_0002]

Jordan Love is the biggest X factor in the division. If he doesn't play well, Packers could easily be 4th place. But if he steps up, I can see the Bears taking 4th again. I don't think Fields will have as big of a jump as you guys do.

[@gmantubs]

the best thing about Fields is there is only one way to go and that's up. The Vikings, Packers, and Lions are gonna steal his lunch money all season, so I doubt he'll have that great of a year but we will definitely see some improvement.

[@khalilscott3921]

I do the Lions winning the divisions second being the Bears third being the Vikings and last place the packers

[@LetsGoChiBears]

Should be a very competitive and wide open year! Can’t wait to see it!

[@jw8rok]

Lmao spoken like a true bears fan. Keep your hopes buddy

[@LetsGoChiBears]

@@jw8rok ?

[@jw8rok]

@@LetsGoChiBears replied like a true bears fan, confusion everywhere

[@LetsGoChiBears]

@@jw8rok very weird

[@jw8rok]

@@LetsGoChiBears we will see how this ages. I’ll meet you back here mid season

[@TylerLovato]

Hopefully we see all the divisions in depth before the start of the season I know y’all get busy , can’t wait for nfc south

[@ianellis1945]

For dpoy, I think no doubt it should be James Houston. He only played in the last 7 games last year, and got 8 sacks. So this year, he could get up to 20 sacks.

[@zachbussewitz2949]

Great Videos! But, how can you predict Justin Fields as MVP in division and not have them win the Division in a QB driven league?

[@TheDerrn]

I’m so confused.. you were close to picking Roschon Johnson.. but not Gibbs? A guy who is guaranteed work? Smh

[@lionsden0446]

Roschon was a far better “pick” when you take into account where there drafted. The gibbs top 13 could easily argue worst pick

[@TheDerrn]

@@lionsden0446 But then Gibbs is far more talented. Sorry Brad Holmes doesnt care about your mock drafts.

[@gtrrealreels7339]

Your crazy if you think the Bears are finishing last again!!!

[@stevendonanski2292]

The Vikings lost 7 starters from last year, how did they not get worse?

[@peterb9553]

Bears fans running on pure copium.

[@brianstollings6416]

They usually overdose this time of year

[@JPISME91]

Really picked a WR3 (your words) for OROY over Gibbs who will be a day 1 starter as well as rushing and receiving threat?

[@jessemontgomery8987]

Well dude has Jefferson and hockenson to take pressure off of him giving him an easier time to get rookie of the year especially if what he showed I'm college works in the nfl

[@ryannelson8657]

Watch their Lions episode. They project Gibbs to play the Swift role and Montgomery to play the Williams role, getting the touches in the red zone.

[@cujocujo4942]

Man, listening to the Fields talk for MVP is eye roll central for the yearly off season Bears fan narrative.

[@iels7346]

3.4k total yards and 25TDs with what he had to work with is real. With real receivers and a serviceable oline, who's to say he can't bump that up closer to 4ktotal yards and 30+ TDs? Early in the year he's was pleaugued by drive killing drops, dropped first downs, dropped tds, receivers fumbling away games, returners fumbling away games, centers who fold half a second into a play, a rookie left tackle who got ran through last year and despite moving the ball, they couldn't finish drives. They clicked after the NE game, they figured out how to finish drives, yet it didn't matter because the defense gives up 30ppg. The recievers should be night and day better, Mooney missed half the season, Claypool will be WR3 after being a mid season pick up and DJ Moore is a game changer, plus Kmet came into his own mid way to late last season. If the line can be serviceable the bears are gonna be a fun team. I think they're another year away from being a playoff team, still need Dline help and probably will need another center/guard. But I don't think the idea of Fields having an explosive season isn't out of the question with the help they've got him. I've been a bears fan long enough I'm ready for it, it's about time to put up some points and have the defense be the ones to let us down.

[@svalerie98]

It's so far fetched. Bears fans need to chill

[@cujocujo4942]

@@iels7346 lol, ok.

[@jmacomber86]

The Chicago hype is hilarious, and really banking on fields being competent. There’s zero reason to believe that is going to happen anytime soon with that O line.

[@Brent6437]

One thing I don’t agree with you guys. I think The Vikings have a hard schedule. And they lost a few key players on offense. If the Bears win twice as many games they would be doing much better. The Lions have so much more talent than you all explained. The secondary will be wicked and it will make the D line better. The Lions have some key players coming back that didn’t play for almost a year. And a few of the players drafted in the past are playing way better. And if the Lions beat GB in the last 3 games in a row with Rodgers I doubt they will be better this year than last. Just a thought.

[@milesbrunke7181]

Gibbs is going to be a weapon, a little confusing to say Addison over Gibbs for offensive ROY when Gibbs most likely will get more touches and is the more talented player....head scratcher! Great show however, keep up the entertaining content Gents 👏

[@IM-st2yo]

Lions get off to a slow start. They tread water but some improvement. Bears and packers have some good showings but have growing pains. Vikings win the division

[@JaredTG.]

I want 3.5 hours on each team

[@macbeavers6938]

The NFC North plays the AFC West this year. Good luck with that.

[@codythomssen9337]

These podcasts are so good

[@theprodigyofrock]

Hutchinson is going to be MUCH better than either of those pass rushers in dpoy

[@jeremyr7056]

Hutchinson is probably the best DE in the division going into year 2, hes going to lay waste

[@ShadEatz]

That’s CAP!!

[@jeremyr7056]

@@ShadEatz The only other player you can really argue is Rashan Gary and Im taking Hutch all day, was better than him as a rookie with no help most of the year.

[@ShadEatz]

@@jeremyr7056 More CAP!! But ok lol 😂🤣😂🤣

[@megamuffin15]

I really think you could make a case for any of these teams to win the division (Chicago perhaps the least likely), and for any of these teams to finish last in the division (Minnesota perhaps least likely). The North is going to be a hot mess.

[@rluellam]

Thank you for not putting the west last as most analysts seem to do.

[@mattmiller9718]

How does this channel not have a larger following?

[@tyrantcr]

Smoking that nfc north and east Koolaid

[@CheeseWisconsin]

Love the video. Itd be so funny if they trade Danielle Hunter. Would be consistent with the Kollmann curse cursing EJ.

[@ejsnyder5734]

I try to keep my distance, but I fear it's infecting me anyways

[@Gooty-]

You guys are just the best

[@jamespier7801]

A person is a real Bears fan when he can’t admit that the Bears are the worst team in the NFC North. Come on Brett.

[@svalerie98]

Facts. I now see this is a common trait among bears fans

[@krackedfox2268]

Not having hutch as a dpoy candidate is insane.

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

Lots of HOMERISM in this episode! It's ok, we ALL do it lol.

[@tylermoody2383]

Absolutely love the bears, as a team. As a fan, I hate every other bears fan in existence. They usually are overly cocky for no reason, or the most negative, piss poor attitude person on the planet when it comes to any decision that the team makes at all. The team itself I think is the most likeable its been in years, with decent, respectable people running the front office, and more young exciting and fun players than its seen in years. Overall, die hard bears fan, but I would never wish another bears fan on anyone else. Except packers fans. They can get the bears fans.

[@alvatrous]

Its cause chicago is awful. Im from grand rapids and yes the city is a site to see but its the worst drivers, worst weather, you trash the beaches and dump your garbage in lake michigan, people are just rude in general. Not surprising there’s an awful fanbase to go along with it, with ofc exceptions.

[@brianmartindale2221]

Well articulated. Bears fans are the meanest folks in sports and they are aggressively proud of it. Never quite understood it when I lived there

[@jonnydrumsyt]

I agree with the negative take, lol. I’m so excited for this season! 🐻

[@vincentbernal635]

As a fellow bears fan, it does get tiring with the negativity. The moves Poles has made has shown we are going in the right direction. The only way the negative bs would stop is when we start winning. Show on the field you are not a laughing stock. If people still complaining, then block them out as they’re just delusional.

[@c.l.freeman7654]

We don't want them. Keep them for yourself

[@financecarter]

The power scores are based on last year correct? They aren’t projected scores for this upcoming season right?

[@BootlegFootball]

Yep, based on last year

[@BakedDrLuny]

Fields is not going to be MVP of the division. He has major weaknesses as a QB he has yet to overcome. You really have to cherry-pick to find an embryonic elite QB in what Fields has shown so far.

[@svalerie98]

I must be in the twilight zone because I keep hearing Fields for mvp being thrown around

[@blatty2646]

It’s a shame your picks for MVP and OPOY won’t even play on the best offense in the division 😅

[@jmatjmat255]

As a vikings fan, i agree 100% danielle could be DPOY in the division HOWEVER my thoughts is that he wont actually be on the team this year…he skipped mandatory mini camp and I believe he’ll be traded before the season starts (though i very much hope not i love him)