The 2021 season, which seemed like “The Last Dance” from Aaron Rodgers with the packersdid not end as expected, because despite finishing the regular season as the best team in the National Conferencethe team fell 13-10 in the Divisional Play before the San Francisco 49ers.
It was thought that the image of the QB going crestfallen to the locker room of the Lambeau Field it would be his last in the NFL; however, the “12” did not retire. Instead, he signed a four-year contract extension with Green Bay that once again looks like a heavy favorite, not only to win the NFC North, but to get to superbowl.
It doesn’t matter that Rodgers has lost his main “target”, Dave Adamswho emigrated to Las Vegas, because the veteran is capable of bringing the team to the fore, thanks to the coach’s system matt lafleurand even the seven games in which the star receiver was not present, the Packers won all of them and with an average of 31.6 points.
To cover the gap adams and of Marquez Valdes-Scantling (signed with the Chiefs), they will be Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, Sammy Watkins and the rookie Romeo Doubs.
But, without a doubt, the key to the aspirations of superbowl of the “Cheese Heads” are supported by what their defense can do, which this year looks to be one of the best in the League, especially because of the body of linebackers they have: Preston Smith, De’Vondre Campbell, and Rashan Gary They look to give serious headaches to rival attacks.
And behind the Packers, the team in this division that paints to fight for Playoffs are the Detroit Lions, who look solid despite finishing the 2021 season with a 3-13 record. The arrival of the defensive end Aidan Hutchinsonvia Draft, seems to be the last piece in the reconstruction of the team led by the coach Dan Campbell.
On offense, the quarterback Jared Goff should feel better in his second season in detroit with a group of recipients of respect: Amon-Ra St. Brown, who was a revelation last year in his rookie season, as well as Jameson-Williams and the veteran DJ Charliewho arrives from the Jaguars.
For their part, the Vikings have their new head coach in the figure of Kevin O’Connell, who will build an offense around wide receiver Justin Jefferson and running back Dalvin Cook; however, the big problem will be the defense, which will have the return of Danielle Hunter and the arrival of Za’Darius Smithformer player of Green Bay.
Finally, the Chicago Bears are destined to occupy the basement of the North National Conference. New head coach Matt Eberflus, who is a defensive specialist, will look to create a new version of the “Monsters of the Midway,” but without Khalil Mackwho was changed to the chargers. On offense, the QB Sophomore Justin Fields will continue to battle.
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