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Found February 24, 2012 on The Penalty Flag: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jay Cutler,  Matt Forte,  Matt Kalil
TEAMS: Minnesota Vikings,  Chicago Bears,  Detroit Lions,  Green Bay Packers,  Kansas City Chiefs,  New York Giants,  USC Trojans
The Divisional Mock breakdown continues with the NFC North and AFC South this week as I get closer to revealing my first 32 team first round mock in just a couple weeks. It was a rough first season for Leslie Frazier as the Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings that has left them with the third overall pick in the 2012 Draft. It started out as a promising season for the Chicago Bears but injuries suffered by Jay Cutler & Matt Forte killed any chances that they had to reach the playoffs. The Detroit Lions partied like it was 1999 as they made the playoffs for the first time since 1999. The Green Bay Packers were on their way to perfection until the Kansas City Chiefs derailed their plans and a loss to the New York Giants ended any hopes of a repeat. What can each team do to make sure they get back to the playoffs or continue rebuilding? Minnesota Vikings: Round 1, Pick 3: Matt Kalil OT USC: If St. Louis doesn’t trade down, the Vikings are going to hope the Rams don’t take Kalil. Ka...
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