The Detroit Lions finally won the NFC North for the first time in franchise history. They got it done with one of the best rosters in the NFL, but they do have a few weaknesses on the defensive side.
The Green Bay Packers finished second to the Lions in the division and could emerge as a legitimate threat next season with an up-and-coming roster. But the Packers might need to make a few addition-by-subtraction moves this offseason.
As for the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, they have uncertainty at quarterback and could find new signal-callers through the draft in April.
Here’s one move every NFC North team should make this offseason.
Chicago Bears
One move they should make: Trade Justin Fields
The Bears are probably torn on whether to select a quarterback with their No. 1 pick because Fields has flashed high upside and he’s beloved by teammates and the fan base. But eventually the Bears are going to realize that it shouldn’t take three-plus seasons for a star quarterback to find consistency as a passer. Fields had a standout third season last year, but he again struggled with accuracy and missed four games due to injury. Also, Fields had a flat performance in the critical Week 18 loss against the Packers. The Bears can’t afford to pass on another elite quarterback prospect—they could have drafted C.J. Stroud last year with the No. 1 pick but traded it to the Carolina Panthers, who ended up taking Bryce Young. USC’s Caleb Williams or North Carolina’s Drake Maye could be the next instant star quarterback in the NFL. The Bears would be wise to trade Fields for a valuable draft pick to clear the path for drafting a quarterback at No. 1.
