Bears: First things first this team needs to commit to Jay Cutler. They're not going to get another QB of his caliber in time for Tresman to coach up and win games. Next, they need to sure up the offensive line. Cutler needs time to throw and he needs to be protected better. Lastly the Bears have to begin rebuilding their defense starting with the front seven. This past year injuries have decimated their interior defensive front and their linebackers are getting old. Bostic was a good pick and though he may not be the next great Chi'town MLB he'll do for now. Julius Peppers has disappeared and if the Bears are going to compete against the Packers and Aaron Rodgers they need a better pass rush. This team can continue to win games, but they've got to be better at the point of attack.
Lions: This team is a dumpster fire. The lions have to move on from Jim Swartz. This team has real talent at the QB position, but it's clear Stafford is not getting the coaching he needs to develop into a top tier QB. More than anything this team needs a teacher who won't allow players to lose their heads on and off the field. If I were a new GM/head coach the first thing I'd do is trade that psychopath Suh to the highest bidder. Suh is a problem waiting to happen and a huge distraction from week to week. The Lions have earned the reputation as a dirty defense and I think that's in large part to Suh's play and influence on the rest of the team. He's got to go. The Lions also have to get better along the offensive line and at middle linebacker. A dominant character guy at MLB (think Patrick Willis) would be the perfect leadership replacement for Suh on defense. The secondary is a weakness, but that's less of a priority with Ziggy Ansah coming on as an edge rusher. Bottom line this team needs a new direction and new leadership.
Packers: I can't quite figure out why this team struggles at times. Rodgers is great and this offense can be dominant, especially now with Lacey toting the rock. The Pack have to get better at stopping the run and I think that's about the long and short of it. This is the best team in the division because they have the best QB. The Bears are not that far behind so the Pack have to get better across line.
Vikings: If this team gets a dynamic franchise QB then this division will arguably be the second best in the NFL. The Vikes have future HOFer at tailback, a veteran receiver, and an up and coming playmaker at the other receiver position. This defense can play though they're getting a bit long in the tooth, but they've got another year or so before the rebuilding process must begin in earnest. This franchise hasn't had a long term QB since Frank Tarkenton (Favre was just a brief distraction from their QB woes). Given their record the Vikings will be in the QB sweepstakes for 2014. The thing the ownership has to figure out is is there a franchise QB worth drafting in this year's class. Personally I think Teddy Bridgewater is the only candidate for such a position worth taking in the first round. If the Vikings can't get him then they need to keep their current head coach another year.
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