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The Chicago Bears are building around Justin Fields, the Detroit Lions are entering the season as betting favorites to win the division, the Green Bay Packers are transitioning from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love and the Minnesota Vikings are attempting to repeat as division champs for the first time since 2008-09.
There’s a lot going on in the NFC North this season.
In the second of a series of posts previewing the division ahead of the 2023 season, Alyssa Barbieri of Bears Wire, Jeff Risdon of Lions Wire, Zach Kruse of Packers Wire and Tyler Forness of Vikings Wire answered the question: Which rookie will create the biggest impact for each team?
NFC North roundtable: Realistic expectations for each team in 2023
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The Bears have several draft picks who could serve as impact players as rookies, but it’s 10th overall pick Darnell Wright who should have the biggest impact in his first season. Wright should start immediately at right tackle for the Bears, helping shore up an offensive line that allowed 55 sacks on Justin Fields in 15 games last season. Wright was reliable in pass protection at Tennessee, not allowing a sack in 19 consecutive games. He’s also an excellent fit for the wide zone scheme that Chicago runs. Wright will have his share of ups and downs as he acclimates to the NFL, but he also has the benefit of working with offensive line coach Chris Morgan. Last season, fifth-rounder Braxton Jones emerged as a potential long-term starter at left tackle, starting every snap as a rookie. Can the Bears strike gold for a second consecutive season with Wright?
– Alyssa Barbieri, Bears Wire
Detroit Lions: LB Jack Campbell
Lions linebacker Jack Campbell practices during minicamp at in Allen Park on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
With four rookies selected in the first 45 picks, the Lions have quite a few candidates. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions’ top pick, will certainly make an impact while sharing the RB role with veteran David…
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Author : Packers Wire
Publish date : 2023-06-09 20:03:32
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