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Baker Mayfield can lead Carolina to the playoffs

Remember, Mayfield was the quarterback who brought the Cleveland Browns back to the playoffs for the first time in 18 seasons. He made Cleveland a Super Bowl contender.

The Packers should think about trading for Steelers WR Diontae Johnson

The Packers are looking to replace the production left behind by franchise legend Davante Adams, who is now in Las Vegas, and also speedster Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who is now in Kansas City.

Should Green Bay consider bringing back Kevin King?

At first glance, most Packers fans would see the title of this article and completely disagree with the question. Kevin King was not the best cornerback in Green Bay Packers history.

Why signing Albert Wilson was underrated move by Vikings

Wilson is going to be the Vikings' gadget player, which means he'll use his speed, athleticism and versatility in multiple ways.

Can Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. finally emerge?

Part of the reason the Minnesota Vikings let go of longtime tight end and fan-favorite Kyle Rudolph after the 2020 season was because of the hopeful emergence of Irv Smith Jr.

WR K.J. Osborn could be biggest X-factor for Vikings in 2022

If Osborn can take another step in 2022, Minnesota might have one of the better receiver trios in the entire National Football League.

Cole Beasley would be a very intriguing option for Green Bay

The 33-year-old is coming off a solid year in Buffalo where he tied his career-high in receptions with 82 on a career-high 112 targets.

Would longtime Vikings LB Anthony Barr actually play for Packers?

Is it possible? Would a former Minnesota Viking actually cross the division and join an arch-rival? That is what free agent linebacker Anthony Barr would be doing if he came to the Green Bay Packers.

Would Trey Flowers switch to another NFC North team, sign with the Packers?

The Packers, who are in need of a No. 3 edge-rusher, could be an option for Flowers.

Larry Fitzgerald to Green Bay might just be crazy enough to work

In these final years of the Aaron Rodgers era in Green Bay, why not bring in another hungry all-time great to help the team bring the Lombardi Trophy home?

Jason Pierre-Paul, Packers could be a fantastic match

A trio of Preston Smith, Rashan Gary and Jason Pierre-Paul would be a very scary, well-rounded group.

Examining why the Packers should sign two-time Pro Bowl WR Emmanuel Sanders

Sanders could be just the addition the Packers need to put them over the top.

Dont'a Hightower would be frightening in Green Bay

Could a Hightower signing put the Green Bay defense over the top?

Would T.Y. Hilton leave the Colts for the Packers?

While rumors around Hilton and the Colts possibly striking terms on a new deal are flying around, Hilton is also looking at other options.

Bryan Bulaga and the Packers remain a strong match

 The Los Angeles Chargers cut 12-year veteran Bryan Bulaga earlier this offseason. Bulaga had played in just 11 games out of a possible 33 in two seasons with the Bolts.

Should Packers consider signing JC Tretter?

Should the Packers explore a reunion with the accomplished center?

Inside Aaron Rodgers' TD:INT ratio against the NFC North in last two seasons

He has thrown 38 touchdowns ... and zero interceptions. Zip. None. A goose egg. He knows how important these NFC North rivalry games are, and he plays like it.

Will Fuller could help fill a big-play void for the Packers

 Not only did the Green Bay Packers lose a franchise legend in All-Pro receiver Davante Adams this offseason to the Las Vegas Raiders. But they also lost one of the best down-the-field threats in the NFL in receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the Kansas City Chiefs.

How the Packers can utilize seventh-round WR Samori Toure

Getting drafted in the seventh round will make a lot of fans and analysts doubt Samori Toure's abilities, but they might be doubting him way too early.

Expectations for Za'Darius Smith in first season with Vikings

After missing virtually the entire 2021 season, Za'Darius Smth is looking for a healthy, bounce-back campaign in 2022.

Examining Mike Pettine's next stop in the NFC North

Mike Pettine is now coaching for his third team in the NFC North.

Packers OC Adam Stenavich has previous history with team

Stenavich is a brilliant offensive mind and has a great opportunity to further his legacy in Green Bay.

The significance of Michael Spurlock joining special teams coaching staff in Green Bay

Regardless of who is chosen to help bring the return game back to relevance, Spurlock will have a very important role molding that phase of the special teams unit.

Inside linebackers projected to make Green Bay's final 53-man roster

 The Green Bay Packers came in at No. 4 on Pro Football Focus's 2022 linebacker unit rankings. That is unusually high for a team that has not had a top level group of inside linebackers since the end of the Brett Favre era.

Examining how Kevin O'Connell earned his way to Minnesota

O'Connell's overall team vision is based around everything he has learned from his almost 15 years in the league.