Can the Green Bay Packers Emerge As a Playoff Team in the Mediocre NFC North?

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Published: May 19, 2009

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... back and limped to a disappointing 6-10 record last year. What will 2009 bring? A return to postseason glory or another dismal campaign?

Of course, the Packers chances of reaching the playoffs weigh heavily on the strength of their NFC North counterparts.

Parity will once again rule the NFC North, with at least three of the four teams having a legitimate chance of reaching the postseason (sorry Lions fans). The Packers, Bears, and Vikings will all battle for the divisional crown, but it looks like Chicago will be the team left standing.

Here's a breakdown of how each team will fare this season:

 

Chicago Bears (10-6)

Strengths: The Bears will possess an offense filled with youthful exuberance. While the Packers decided to make a statement through the draft, the Bears did it through the free-agent market.

Chicago pulled off a blockbuster deal in landing Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler in a trade wi...

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