On this episode of "1st & North": From Michigan’s National Title victory to Caleb Williams’ potential to lead the NFL’s #1 offense, we’re breaking down the biggest storylines across the NFC North. We dive into the Dexter Lawrence trade rumors, the Lions’ O-line luxury with Penei Sewell and the latest mock draft.

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On this episode of “1st & North,” a new QB in Minnesota means the NFC North now has three former No. 1 picks under center. The Bears scrap their secondary, and the league may be saying it was a good idea. Plus, could the name “Lambeau Field” be a thing of the past, and how does Pacheco fit into the Lions backfield?

00:00 Open

00:29 Kyler Murray comes to the NFC North

01:59 Will Kyler start over J.J. McCarthy?

02:57 Vikings now in position to make the playoffs

06:11 The Bears’ fire sale in the secondary

08:08 What’s with the Decatur Staley’s hat?

08:50 Pacheco fired up to be a Lion

09:48 Pacheco’s role alongside Gibbs and his excitement over Detroit

11:40 Aaron Jones takes a pay cut to stay in Minnesota

12:54 Green Bay has a new D-tackle, and his son is stoked

16:02 Is the price for Maxx Crosby worth it?

20:11 The Packers and the possibility of selling naming rights to Lambeau Field

21:40 Retirement rumors in Minnesota

22:55 Coach K and his love for the Bears as March Madness approaches

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On this episode of “1st & North,” free agents are cashing in all over the North. Plus, the Bears lose a defensive star, the Lions get centered, the Vikings play the quarterback carousel and the Packers ship a QB out of Green Bay.

00:00 Open

00:33 Receiver Kalif Raymond signs a one-year deal with the Bears; his resume from Detroit

02:02 The Lions add Pacheco to the running back room

03:44 The Bears' new center gets faint praise from Ahmad in Minnesota

06:14 The Packers re-sign their center, while Detroit gets a new one

09:09 Lions release a veteran lineman

11:44 Coby Bryant signs with the Bears, and Case Keenum is sticking around

14:12 The Bears say goodbye to "pick-off machine" Nahshon Wright

15:03 Malik Willis finds a (potential) starting job

16:19 The Vikings give another QB a tour of their program

17:54 The Packers need Matthew Golden to step up after losing Doubs

20:29 The Bears learn how tough it is to rebuild a roster

21:02 The Packers' social media slip-up

22:25 Is there beef in Minnesota?

23:23 A rival wears a Bears jersey on social media

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On this episode of 1st & North, the Bears are hit with backbreaking news as the Lions move on from a fan favorite. Meanwhile, the Vikings scramble to clear cap space, raising the question: is a new QB (potentially Aaron Rodgers) on the horizon? Plus, the Packers brass break down a long list of roster holes to fill heading into the draft.

Chapters:

00:00 Open

00:45 Bears Breaking News: Star Center Drew Dalman retires at 27

01:53 Lions trade David Montgomery: The end of Sonic and Knuckles

03:39 Vikings cap clearing: Willing to trade a pro bowler?

05:38 Bears become betting favorites to land Maxx Crosby

07:08 Ben Johnson takes another dig at the Packers

09:15 Green Bay’s draft targets and the Malik Willis/Miami rumors

13:40 Is Aaron Rodgers the next QB in Minnesota?

15:02 NFLPA Report Cards: Grading the NFC North

21:17 Detroit O-line news and Jets HC sleeping at the Combine

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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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