Let's compile our 2011 All-NFC North team - ESPN (blog)

ESPN (blog)Let's compile our 2011 All-NFC North teamESPN (blog)By Kevin Seifert US Presswire Bears RB Matt Forte and Vikings DE Jared Allen are clear-cut favorites for an all-NFC North team. OK folks, it's time once again to compile our All-NFC North team. Amazingly, it will be the fourth time we've conducted this ...The Voting Is Open For The ESPN All-NFC North TeamAcme Packing Companyall 2 news articles »

NFC North a 'two-horse race' between Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, says ... - MLive.com

NFC North a 'two-horse race' between Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, says ...MLive.comOver those two-plus seasons - Mariucci was fired after a blowout loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Thanksgiving Day in 2005 - Detroit competed with Chicago and Green Bay for the NFC North basement. The Lions took the "honor" in 2003, but managed to edge ...and more »

Which NFC North Foe is the Detroit Lions Arch Rival? - Rant Sports

Which NFC North Foe is the Detroit Lions Arch Rival?Rant SportsToday's Detroit Lions are right there with the Packers fighting each other for the NFC North Crown and for Super Bowl berths in the upcoming seasons. This is why the Green Bay Packers are the Detroit Lions number one arch rival in the National Football ...and more »

Post-Senior Bowl mock draft - FS Arizona

Bleacher ReportPost-Senior Bowl mock draftFS Arizona(US PRESSWIRE) North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples, who shined in Senior Bowl practices, could go seventh overall to the Jaguars. (US PRESSWIRE) With questions on the offensive line, the Cardinals are projected to take Stanford guard David ...2012 NFL Mock Draft: Which Players Will NFC North Teams Target in First Round?Bleacher Reportall 182 news articles »

NFC North: 2012 Awards - ESPN (blog)

Globe and MailNFC North: 2012 AwardsESPN (blog)By Kevin Seifert Last month, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers earned first-team All-Pro status from a 50-member panel of Associated Press voters. The vote was a landslide at the quarterback position: 47 1/2 votes for Rodgers to 2 1/2 for ...Rodgers named MVPSkySportsAaron Rodgers Named 2011 NFL MVPMissouri Sports MagazineBRIEFS: Rodgers wins NFL MVPSan Antonio ExpressSulphur Southwest Daily Newsall 705 news articles »

NFC North ties to Dolphins coaching job - ESPN (blog)

USA TODAYNFC North ties to Dolphins coaching jobESPN (blog)By Kevin Seifert Jeff Fisher's decision to join the St. Louis Rams apparently leaves two NFC North assistants in play for the Miami Dolphins job. Fisher chose the Rams over the Dolphins earlier Friday. The Dolphins have interviewed Bears special-teams ...St. Louis Rams Hire Jeff Fisher, Sets Up Matchup With Jim Schwartz in 2012Sidelion ReportFisher hiring won't solve all of Rams' problemsFS Midwestall 1,027 news articles »

2012 Minnesota Vikings: 5 Reasons Why the Vikings Will Win the NFC North in 2012 - Bleacher Report

Bleacher Report2012 Minnesota Vikings: 5 Reasons Why the Vikings Will Win the NFC North in 2012Bleacher ReportHere are the five reasons why the Vikings will win the NFC North in 2012. Last season the lockout hurt a lot of teams in the offseason—none worse than the Minnesota Vikings. With a new head coach, rookie quarterback and a team who lost key players ...and more »

Matthew Stafford wins comeback award - ESPN (blog)

Matthew Stafford wins comeback awardESPN (blog)By Kevin Seifert Another domino has fallen in what we figured would be a big night for NFC North accolades. A panel of Associated Press voters has named Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford its comeback player of the year.and more »

Chris Doleman in HOF: Pass-rushers valued - ESPN (blog)

Midwest Sports FansChris Doleman in HOF: Pass-rushers valuedESPN (blog)But former Minnesota Vikings defensive end Chris Doleman became the third consecutive NFC North pass-rusher to earn enshrinement, following Richard Dent in 2011 and John Randle in 2010. Former Minnesota Vikings receiver Cris Carter once again failed to ...Curtis Martin, 4 linemen make Pro Football Hall of Fame.Louisville Courier-Journalall 100 news articles »

Let's compile our 2011 All-NFC North team

OK folks, it's time once again to compile our All-NFC North team. Amazingly, it will be the fourth time we've conducted this exercise. Tempus fugit and all that. For newcomers, please know this is an interactive, two-part process. The chart accompanying this post lists whom I consider the indisputable members of this team. For debatable positions, I've asked for your "HELP." So give me your ...

NFC North chat alert

We're going to do our best this week to ignore the fact that no NFC North teams are participating in Super Bowl XLVI. We'll start by keeping it division-centric in Tuesday's SportsNation chat and continue with the two-part unveiling of our All-NFC North team this week. So let's look past Sunday, and ahead to the 2012 season, when we meet up at 2 p.m. ET. See you there.

NFC North links: Bears liked Welker in 2004

Chicago It turns out in the spring of 2004, the Bears wanted Patriots receiver Wes Welker so much they were the only team to extend a pre-draft visit invitation. One of the most important items on new general manager Phil Emery’s lengthy to-do list is dealing with the 14 Bears who are due to become free agents in March. Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz won't discuss his contract, defends ...

BBAO: NFC North draft order

We're Black and Blue All Over: With all but four NFL teams done for the 2011 season, we have a pretty good idea of what the 2012 draft order will look like. Something tells me you would be interested in where NFC North teams will be choosing in the first round, and so I refer you to ESPN.com's full draft order on our NFL Nation blog. A few slots have yet to be decided by a coin flip, but the ...

Setting the table for a busy Saturday

Saturday should be busy and rewarding for those of us in the NFC North. At 5:30 p.m. ET, the Pro Football Hall of Fame will announce its class of 2012. Former Minnesota Vikings Cris Carter and Chris Doleman are among those on the ballot. So is Green Bay Packers outside linebackers coach Kevin Greene and former Detroit Lions guard Dick Stanfel, a nomination from the Seniors Committee. I'll plan ...

NFC North Pro Bowl roster

No, I didn't forget. The Pro Bowl will be played Sunday night, starting at 7 p.m. ET, in Honolulu. I can't say I plan to watch every down, but I know there are many who will. By my count, 12 players from the NFC North will participate. Below is the full list of players from our division who were named, either originally or as injury/Super Bowl replacements, over the past few weeks. Chicago Bears ...

NFC North a 'two-horse race' between Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, says Steve Mariucci

The former Lions head coach and current NFL Network analyst thinks it's going to be important for Detroit's backfield to stay healthy. Watch the video:

Breaking Down Free Agent Targets for Every NFC North Team

With the NFL season wrapping up, teams are evaluating their rosters to get ready for offseason moves and acquisitions.  First will come the draft, and then free agency will have its way. In the NFC North, the Packers probably have the most decisions to make regarding free agents on their own roster.  The Vikings certainly have the most gaps to fill, but all four teams have needs that they must ...

NFC North links: Packers' plans for Finley

Chicago Bears The Bears interviewed current director of player personnel Tim Ruskell for their GM vacancy, reports ESPNChicago.com's Michael C. Wright. Bob Bostad, who recently left the Wisconsin Badgers to become the Pitt Panthers' offensive coordinator, is in the mix to become the Bears' new offensive line coach, reports Wright. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune examines how the Bears ...

Don't look now but the Bears are in first place in the NFC North #Undefeated

Don't look now but the Bears are in first place in the NFC North #Undefeated

RT @TomPelissero: The Minnesota Vikings are now tied for first place in the NFC North Division.

RT @TomPelissero: The Minnesota Vikings are now tied for first place in the NFC North Division.

RT @TomPelissero: The Minnesota Vikings are now tied for first place in the NFC North Division.

RT @TomPelissero: The Minnesota Vikings are now tied for first place in the NFC North Division.

NFC east and AFC north are the toughest divisions in football

NFC east and AFC north are the toughest divisions in football

@LouisD_26 If it can't be the Vikings, it'd be nice to see you and Detroit represent the NFC North.

@LouisD_26 If it can't be the Vikings, it'd be nice to see you and Detroit represent the NFC North.

Assessing the North: Linebackers: Each one of the teams in the NFC North has its issues at linebacker, ... http://t.co/KMpVtMLO #Vikings

Assessing the North: Linebackers: Each one of the teams in the NFC North has its issues at linebacker, ... http://t.co/KMpVtMLO #Vikings

RT @TomPelissero: The Minnesota Vikings are now tied for first place in the NFC North Division.

RT @TomPelissero: The Minnesota Vikings are now tied for first place in the NFC North Division.

NFC North: BBAO: Pro Bowl changes coming http://t.co/GxyidQ5d

NFC North: BBAO: Pro Bowl changes coming http://t.co/GxyidQ5d

RT @TomPelissero: The Minnesota Vikings are now tied for first place in the NFC North Division.

RT @TomPelissero: The Minnesota Vikings are now tied for first place in the NFC North Division.