First and foremost, the Packers remain the class of the NFC North. But Green Bay is hardly dominant. Three years ago, it looked like the Bears were ready to stake their claim for NFC North supremacy. So too, did the Vikings look like a team on the cusp of Super Bowl glory. Only the Lions remained a perpetual disaster. Team needs vary greatly concerning the NFL Draft Odds. And the pressure is on. A good draft could be the difference in making the 2021 NFL Playoffs. Or even upsetting a vulnerable Packers team.
2021 NFL Draft – NFC North Team Needs
| Date and Time: | Thursday, April 29, 2021 |
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| Location: | Cleveland, Ohio |
| 2021 NFL Draft TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| 2021 NFL Draft Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
2021 NFL Draft SBG Odds Overview
At the onset of the 2021 NFL Draft are NFC North teams in need of quarterbacks. In particular, the Bears are a disaster at that position. Andy Dalton was imported as a temporary solution. In a similar way, did the Lions acquire Jared Goff? Quarterback remains the focal point of the NFL Draft. And these needs will generate considerable sportsbook activity. For the Packers, gamblers will focus on the defensive side of the line. While Minnesota is projected to prioritize the offensive line.
Detroit Lions
For all that hype and some moments of hope Matthew Stafford is gone. Once upon a time, Jared Goff was the Rams’ franchise quarterback. With a near-miss in the 2018 season Super Bowl. Now Goff is damaged goods. And the Lions are not going to plan on a long-term relationship. However, the Lions may go the wide receiver route. Linebacker is another target of need and potential opportunity.
Chicago Bears
Certainly, no team has had bigger quarterback problems than the Bears. What fans forget is that the Bears made the 2020 NFL Playoffs. But only because the NFL expanded the field by one team. Initially, Mitchell Trubisky responded well to coach Matt Nagy. Of course, Nagy is under the gun himself. But at one time, Nagy was a celebrated offensive guru. Problematic is that Chicago may fire Nagy before he could develop a new quarterback. Another priority for the Bears is the offensive line.
Minnesota Vikings
In the beginning, Kirk Cousins was touted as the final piece of the Vikings Super Bowl puzzle. Minnesota was celebrated at the 2020 NFL Draft for having a boatload of picks. In particular, Minnesota completely revamped its defense. For all that, the Vikings’ 2020 season was a disaster. Minnesota flopped out of the gate and was never a serious contender. And the revamped roster proved to be more of a problem than a solution. Ironically, the Vikings are looking at defensive tackles and linemen. So too, is offensive left tackle a major priority.
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay is coming off back-to-back NFC Championship Game losses. Questionable play-calling in the loss to Tampa Bay was a problem. However, the bigger issue is that the Packers were exposed as very good but not great. Defensive help in the form of a cornerback and or pass rusher is the top priority. Last year Aaron Rodgers begged for wide receiver help. Instead, he got his eventual replacement drafted in the first round. Green Bay still needs breakaway receiver help.