NFC NORTH TEAM NEEDS



DETROIT LIONS (3-12-1)
Picks in first 3 rounds: 3, 35, 67, 85
9 total picks
STAFF:
Executive VP and GM: Bob Quinn
Head coach: Matt Patricia
Offensive coordinator : Darrell Bevell
Defensive coordinator: Cory Undlin (new)
NEEDS:  
QB: If the right trade partner came (NEW ENGLAND???), the Lions would have to consider moving on from Stafford 
O-Line: They may have the worst guard situation in the league after losing Graham Glasgow in free agency, will they be able to afford Taylor Decker next off-season?
WR: All of the top 3 WRs will be free agents next year
Impact DB: Desmond Trufant would make a great #2 corner but they need a true impact guy on the outside or at safety 
LB: Jarrad Davis is a play maker that put up a great stat line but he did not grade high on the advanced metrics. They need to add some depth to help Davis. 
EDGE Rusher: If Chase Young slips somehow, the Lions can't pass him up 


2021 KEY FREE AGENTS:
WR: Kenny Golladay 
LT: Taylor Decker
WR: Marvin Jones
LB: Jarrad Davis
WR: Danny Amendola
DB: Duron Harmon

 IDEAL DRAFT: 
TRADE Down from #3 and get a first round pick in the 2021 Draft or trade Matthew Stafford for a first round pick 
If no trade down: 
Jeffrey Okudah-CB-Ohio St
6-1/205/4.4
or 
Isaiah Simmons--LB/SS-Clemson
6-4/238/4.39/39 vert 

 35. Jordan Love-QB-Nevada
6-4/224

 67. Ezra Cleveland-OT-Boise St
6-6/311/33.375/30reps/4.93

 85. KJ Hamler-WR-Penn St. 
5-9/178

CHICAGO BEARS (6-10)
Picks in first 3 rounds: 43, 50
7 total picks
STAFF:
GM: Ryan Pace
Head coach: Matt Nagy
Offensive coordinator: Bill Lazor (new)
Defensive coordinator: Chuck Pagano  3-4
NEEDS:  
Starting Safety: Special teams ace Deon Bush is the current starter opposite Eddie Jackson  
EDGE Rusher: Kahlil Mack and Robert Quinn are great duo but they need a young pass rusher in the mix  
WR Depth 
Interior O-Line Depth 

 2021 KEY FREE AGENTS:
QB: Mitchell Trubisky (5th year option, make or break year for him)
RB: Tarik Cohen 
DL: Roy Robertson-Harris
WR: Allen Robinson 

 IDEAL DRAFT: 
43. Grant Delpit-S-LSU
6-2/213

 50. Terrell Lewis-EDGE-Alabama
6-5/262
or 
Julian Okwara-EDGE-Notre Dame
6-4/252/34.375/27r


MINNESOTA VIKINGS (10-6)
Picks in first 3 rounds: 22, 25, 58, 89, 105
12 total picks 
STAFF:
GM: Rick Spielman
Head coach: Mike Zimmer 
Offensive coordinator/Assistant HC: Gary Kubiak 
Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line: Andre Patterson
Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers: Adam Zimmer

NEEDS: 
CB: Without a doubt they have the best safety tandem in the NFL, but they have only a few very unproven corners 
O-Line: They cut Josh Kline and Brett Jones is an injury risk
D-Line: They could use an impact player on the inside and outside after losing Linval Joseph and Everson Griffin  
WR: This is a deep class and they need depth 
Backup RB
LB Depth

 2021 KEY FREE AGENTS:
SS: Anthony Harris (Franchise Tag this year, hope to sign long term deal)
RB: Dalvin Cook 
RG: Pat Elflein
DE: Ifeadi Odenigbo
LB/ST: Eric Wilson 

 IDEAL DRAFT:
Best Offensive Lineman Available at #22 or TRADE UP for one 

 25. A.J. Epenesa-Iowa-DE
6-5/275/34.5

 58. Jaylon Johnson-CB-Utah 
6-0/193/4.5
89. Prince Tega Wanogho-OT-Auburn
6-5/308/33.5 

 105. Van Jefferson-WR-Florida 
6-1/200


GREEN BAY PACKERS (13-3)
Picks in first 3 rounds: 30, 62, 94
10 total picks
STAFF:
General manager: Brian Gutekunst
Head coach : Matt LaFleur 
Offensive coordinator : Nathaniel Hackett 
Defensive coordinator : Mike Pettine  
NEEDS: 
#2 Pass Catcher: They have been searching for years to find a guy to pair with Davante Adams
Impact LB: Christian Kirksey is not the long term answer here
Interior Pass Rusher: They have arguably the best nose tackle in the league in Kenny Clark, the outside rush is great but the interior rush needs work  
Slot DB: The ageless wonder Tramon Williams may retire, they need another versatile DB to man the slot 
QB: Aaron Rodgers is no longer a spring chicken, if the right guy is there at #30 or #62 they should consider a future signal caller 

 2021 KEY FREE AGENTS:
RT: David Bakhtiari 
Nose Tackle: Kenny Clark 
RB: Aaron Jones
C: Corey Linsley 
WR: Devin Funchess 
CB: Kevin King 

 IDEAL DRAFT: 

30. Jordan Love-QB-Nevada
6-4/224
or
Antoine Winfield Jr-FS/CB-Minnesota
5-9/203/4.45
or
Kenneth Murray-LB-Oklahoma
6-2/241/4.52/21r

 62. Ezra Cleveland-OT-Boise St
6-6/311/33.375/30reps/4.93

94. Josh Uche-EDGE/OLB-Michigan 
6-1/245


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