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It seems a million years ago. In reality, it was 18 months. In the second round of the 2011 draft, three pass-catchers of diverse backgrounds and skills entered the NFC North. I've checked in on their progress at various times, and at the midpoint of...

(The Minnesota Vikings are) Black and Blue All Over: You say the Vikings were sitting on their hands during the first hours of free agency? I'll point you in the direction of Adam Caplan's report that tight end John Carlson is scheduled to visit t...

We're Black and Blue All Over: This is it. Tuesday is the day we find out who among our pending free agents will test the free-agent market, and who will sign last-minute deals to remain in the NFC North. We have a good idea on most of them, an...

Chicago Bears Key free agents: Tight end Kellen Davis, running back Matt Forte (franchise), cornerback Corey Graham, quarterback Caleb Hanie, defensive end Israel Idonije, cornerback Tim Jennings, quarterback Josh McCown, safety Brandon Meriweathe...

Judging by your comments, some of you are neither surprised nor particularly upset to learn that the New Orleans Saints had a bounty on then-Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre in the 2009 NFC Championship Game. Over on our Facebook page, for e...

We're going to get some mileage out of the research I did, and had forwarded to me, for our 2011 All-NFC North team. The first installment is left over from the debate that ultimately led me to choose Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson over the ...

We're Black and Blue All Over: With so much discussion recently about the future of Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz, we've hardly noted that another prominent Bears assistant also has an expiring contract and is uncertain to return....

Catching up on Mondays newsbits in the NFC North: Chicago Bears: Receiver Johnny Knox had successful back surgery Monday, the team announced, and the prognosis for continuing his career is good. Meanwhile, coach Lovie Smith refused to name a start...

Hitting a few of Wednesday's news tidbits before heading to the airport: Chicago Bears: We already got you up to date on the acquisition of quarterback Josh McCown. Cornerback D.J. Moore (ankle) did not practice Wednesday. Safety Brandon Meriweath...

Getting inside the Friday injury report: Chicago Bears: Nickel back D.J. Moore (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game and isn't expected to play against the San Diego Chargers. Corey Graham will be the nickel back. All other players should be avail...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- As a nation, I think we've done a decent job limiting our discussion on the possibility of the Green Bay Packers finishing the season undefeated. Cornerback Charles Woodson spoke openly about it with Michael Silver of Yahoo! Sp...

A few notes from the two NFC North teams with games scheduled this weekend: Detroit Lions: Quarterback Matthew Stafford (ankle) was officially listed as limited in practice. Rookie defensive tackle Nick Fairley (foot), who hasn't made much impact ...

We're Black and Blue All Over: Thanks to the miracle of modern travel, I was able to hustle back to NFC North blog headquarters Sunday night while keeping an eye on the Chicago Bears' impressive prime-time victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Thank...

FALLING 1. Concern about Ryan Grant's future: The veteran Green Bay Packers running back didn't exactly roar back from his ankle injury in the first two weeks of the season, totaling 65 yards on 15 carries. But against the Chicago Bears this past ...

Getting inside our first Friday injury report of the week: Chicago Bears: The team declared tailback Marion Barber (calf) out for the game, removing any mystery that remained about his status for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Defensiv...

NEAR GREEN BAY, Wis. -- I'm holed up in an undisclosed and secure location to conduct final preparations for ... THE START OF THE 2011 SEASON!! That's right. We're hours away from the Green Bay Packers' kickoff game Thursday night against the New ...