The NFC North became arguably the top division in the NFL last season by posting the best win percentage -- .662 -- by a division since 2002, when the format changed to four divisions in each conference.
But accolades stopped when the postseason began as all three NFC North playoff teams were eliminated in their first game.
That disappointment was followed by an active offseason with the Chicago Bears hiring Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be their head coach. There were players added, lucrative contract extensions and a surprise retirement.
Bears reporter Courtney Cronin, Packers reporter Rob Demovsky, Vikings reporter Kevin Seifert and Lions reporter Eric Woodyard break down a division that is expected to remain strong.