On this episode of 1st & North… THE MAXX CROSBY SWEEPSTAKES IS ON! Or is it? What are the chances we see him in a Bears uniform? Plus, the North unloads on the “Indiana Bears.” The Packers hold the number one free agent in the league, but where will he go? Detroit has line questions, and the Vikings may still be shopping for a QB.

00:00 Open

00:48 NFL Combine in full swing; Lions eye offensive line

02:38 Ben Johnson weighs in on Detroit’s new coach

05:08 Caleb and Crosby bromance; is Maxx staying in Vegas?

07:58 Could Kirk Cousins reunite with Minnesota?

10:20 Draft strategy: Team needs or best player available?

13:27 Remembering Rondale Moore

14:31 Lions look to play in Germany

15:09 Reaction to possible Bears move to Indiana

17:25 Takeaways from Day 2 of the Combine

20:53 Packers coach makes surprising move

22:00 Celebrating men’s hockey gold

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On this episode of “1st & North,” the Bears are contemplating a major offseason move that could push them toward elite status. We also break down whether Jordan Love got dissed by national media, why the Vikings may be feeling QB remorse and how the Lions plan to revamp their offense after lessons learned from a Seahawks Super Bowl run.

00:00 Open

00:40 The Seahawks provide the blueprint for victory

00:57 The simple answer to Detroit’s woes

02:27 Vikings fans biting back Darnold remorse

03:51 Justin Jefferson gets real on his QB

05:53 The Bears make Packers fans suffer again

08:12 The case for Maxx Crosby

12:03 The Bears stay home with new offensive coordinator

13:19 A consultant heads to Minnesota to handle budget headaches

14:35 Kirk Cousins could be back in purple

15:39 Matt Ryan says the quiet part out loud. Did it cost the Bears draft picks?

17:25 Detroit’s search for renewed dominance on offense

19:05 The top five QBs and Jordan Love nowhere to be found

20:45 Ben Johnson disrespected?

23:01 The Super Bowl champs ride the teacups. For real.

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On 1st & North, the Vikings give their GM the boot and it might be a job nobody wants. The Bears are starting to feel the cost of success, the Packers are bringing the core back and the Lions are still licking their wounds. Plus, a Hall of Fame shocker before Sunday’s big game predictions.

00:00 Open

00:47 Minnesota GM out as job may remain vacant

04:00 The cost of success as Bears coaches depart

06:13 Ben Johnson’s offseason targets

07:26 Packers keep their core intact

08:35 Lions’ new offensive coordinator praised by QB

10:54 A new look for Green Bay’s defense

12:00 Hall of Fame snubs spark debate

13:17 Pierre calls out Bill Belichick

16:53 Finding the right fit for Jordan Love

17:57 Justin Jefferson airs Minnesota frustrations

18:59 Injuries pile up in Detroit and players question why

22:10 NFL plans nine international games including Australia

23:56 Super Bowl predictions

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It’s the quiet week before the Super Bowl, but there’s nothing quiet about the NFC North. Coaches are on the move across the division, one key Bears coach stays put and the 1st & North team makes a strong case for Ben Johnson as coach of the year. Plus, awards debates heat up, Detroit drama spills over and even the Pro Bowl becomes a punchline.

00:00 Open

00:40 Is the NFL fixed? The evidence

01:40 Sam Darnold leaves the Vikings and reaches the Super Bowl

03:45 Matthew Stafford may be headed to the golf course

05:05 The case for Ben Johnson as coach of the year

07:30 What about Mike Vrabel and the Patriots?

08:10 Minnesota’s coaching shuffle

09:20 Green Bay’s Micah Parsons up for defensive player of the year

10:14 Aidan Hutchinson and Detroit’s case for comeback player of the year

12:14 Amon-Ra St. Brown lays into fans over Detroit’s new coach

14:48 The Lions add another intriguing staff choice

15:51 The Bears coach staying put

17:03 The Packers hire a new defensive coordinator

20:52 Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers together again

23:20 The Pro Bowl becomes a punchline

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On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down the anatomy of the miracle catch that nearly extended the Bears’ magical season. We assess which players and coaches are leaving and joining the NFC North, examine why NFL head coaches often have such short shelf lives, and make one surprise pick for championship weekend.

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On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders break down the Bears’ comeback win over the Packers. Up next, the Bears host the Rams at home. Plus, questions swirl about the Packers coach’s future, the Vikings face more offseason drama and the Lions’ owner gets real with fans.

00:00 Open

00:30 The playoff field right now

01:02 The Bears win after another heart attack

02:04 Ben Johnson lets the F-bombs fly after the game

03:08 Is it a mutual hatred in Green Bay?

04:40 Get the bleep button ready for an angry Packers locker room

06:22 The playcalling that let the Bears back into the game

07:22 A Vikings wide receiver arrested again

09:19 Lions owner says they weren’t good enough

11:24 Lions offensive coordinator fired already. Is Josh McDaniels headed there?

12:53 Matt LaFleur’s future in Green Bay

15:33 Tough love and Caleb’s growth

17:09 Mike Tomlin steps down in Pittsburgh

19:10 Aaron Rodgers’ future could be in Minnesota

21:07 A very unusual interaction for Jacksonville’s coach. Was it proper?

24:54 The picks are in for Bears vs. Rams

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Bears. Packers. Playoffs. Need we say more? On this episode of “1st & North,” Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders preview the rivalry showdown, break down changes for both teams, examine the Lions’ needs after a disappointing season, and discuss whether the Vikings could be losing players to retirement.

00:00 Open

00:32 Where the NFC North Stands

01:02 The Playoff Snapshot in the NFC

01:42 Minnesota’s McCarthy Takes Himself Out of the Game

02:45 Starters Sit as the Packers Lose Their Fourth Straight

03:45 A Slow Start Burns the Bears

04:58 Lions Play for Pride

09:10 Pierre Fired Up Over a Disappointing Season in Minnesota

11:36 Is Matt LaFleur’s Job on the Line If He Loses to the Bears?

15:13 Packers Injury Update: Love Will Play

16:27 Bears Injury Update: Will Kyler or Rome Return?

17:45 Is Brian Flores on His Way Out of Minnesota?

19:01 Changes Coming to Detroit This Offseason

20:44 Emotional Lions Discuss Potential Retirement After the Game

23:11 An Emotional Locker Room in Minnesota

25:45 Our Experts Make Their Picks

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On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and other NFC North insiders break down the latest from around the division. The Bears fall in a shootout against San Francisco, raising the question of who they could face in the first round of the playoffs. Plus, there may be a quarterback controversy brewing in Green Bay, the Lions continue to struggle with turnovers, and the Vikings appear to be surging a little too late.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Open

00:31 Bears are the Kings of the North

00:59 Packers on a losing streak

01:07 Vikings find ways to win, Lions don't

01:15 Playoff scenarios for Bears and Packers

02:00 The Bears show they can hang on offense

02:59 Bears D gets shredded for nearly 500 yards

03:25 Packers cant stop the run, LaFleur has answers

05:26 The 'Cheese Grater' hat gets its time in the limelight

06:05 Lions eliminated after nearly reaching the Super Bowl last year

07:33 Vikings on a tear.... how they've done it with zero offense

08:45 The NFL Playoff system seems broken

11:32 The Packers may have a Love problem

12:40 when superstar Micah Parson will play again

15:23 Will Jordan Love play this week?

16:56 Malik Willis and his rising star

18:33 The Vikings have a monster Defense... and could pay for it in the offseason

19:46 Dan Campbell predicts the future... after last years playoffs

22:24 Lions starters could sit

23:28 What's on the line for the Vikings this week

24:01 The Packers and the Injuries

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On this episode of "1st & North," Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down a wild week around the division. The Bears stun the Packers, sending fans into a frenzy after DJ Moore’s touchdown, while Green Bay looks for answers on how to bounce back.

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On this episode of "1st & North," the Bears do exactly what they’re supposed to do against bad teams — win. Meanwhile, the Packers not only lose in Denver, they lose a superstar, shaking their entire identity. In Minnesota, JJ McCarthy shows why he was drafted so high, and the Lions scramble to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Plus, we break down more of the biggest NFC North storylines of the week — key injuries, turning points, and what all of it means for push to the playoffs.

00:00 — Open

00:20 — Current playoff seeding

01:35 — What happened to Green Bay in Denver?

01:52 — Micah Parsons… done for the year

02:55 — Parsons loss changes Packers identity

03:43 — Matt LaFleur and Packers players react to injury

05:56 — Bears do what they’re supposed to do vs. Browns

07:04 — Tale of two halves as Detroit goes down

09:42 — JJ McCarthy flashing future potential for Minnesota

11:32 — Dan Miller says give JJ a break

12:17 — Lions need to stop the run

13:40 — Jared Goff fed up with bandwagon fans

15:22 — Greenard out for the year in Minnesota

16:14 — When will Rome Odunze be back for the Bears?

17:18 — Christian Watson could be out for Packers

19:15 — Lions and the playoff picture

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