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NFC North
Chicago Bears: B-
The Bears added several intriguing pieces to the roster throughout the 2012 draft but appear to be relying on the adjustment to new offensive coordinator Mike Tice's ball-control approach to limit the number of hits quarterback Jay Cutler takes as little effort was made to improve the Bears' offensive line. Pass rusher Shea McClellin has the speed, hand use and motor to take advantage of single blocking opposite Julius Peppers and second-round pick Alshon Jeffery's size, strength and ultra-soft hands make him a quality compliment to the recently added Brandon Marshall. Of the team's later picks, Oregon State defensive back Brandon Hardin, who missed the entire 2011 season with a shoulder injury, and Temple fullback Evan Rodriguez are the most the most intriguing. Hardin flashed as a press corner in 2010 but projects best as a safety in Chicago's defensive alignment.
Detroit Lions: B-
Protecting Matt Stafford was the Lions' top priority and by standing pat and waiting for versatile offensive lineman Riley Reiff to slip down to them, Detroit helped in that regard. The team pulled a surprise with Oklahoma wideout Ryan Broyles in the second round but he's a polished route-runner who could prove a bigger long-term help to Stafford and superstar Calvin Johnson than last year's second-round pick, Titus Young. With no cornerbacks signed past the 2012 season, the Lions were fortunate to find Louisiana-Lafayette's Dwight Bentley available to them in the third. His competitiveness and physicality stood out at the Senior Bowl. He's the most likely of the three cornerbacks Detroit selected (joined by Albion's Chris Greenwood and New Mexico State's Jonte Green) to make an impact as a rookie. Detroit spent just as much attention at outside linebacker with three players -- Oklahoma teammates Ronnell Lewis and Travis Lewis and Temple's Tahir Whitehead --- who could surprise.
Green Bay Packers: B
With Aaron Rodgers and arguably the NFL's elite receiving corps, the Packers knew their offense was in good hands so general manager Ted Thompson focused on defense. Nick Perry has the athleticism to complement another former USC Trojan, Clay Matthews, coming off the edge. Defensive tackle Jerel Worthy could prove a steal in the second round as a run-stuffing presence to replace 2010 free agent defection Cullen Jenkins. The Packers clearly loved Vanderbilt corner Casey Hayward's size, physicality and ball skills, as they aggressively moved up into the third round to nab him. The Packers added another highly productive, if short, interior defensive lineman in Iowa's Mike Daniels in the fourth round and intriguing developmental prospects in linebacker Terrell Manning and quarterback B.J. Coleman late in the draft. Like most Thompson-led drafts, this group isn't flashy... but the type that keeps a club fortified.
Minnesota Vikings: B
Let's face it, the Minnesota Vikings entered the 2012 draft with holes seemingly everywhere. Few teams did more on draft day to address many weaknesses than the Vikings. General manager Rick Spielman masterfully played the board, getting two picks from the Browns to drop down one spot and still pick up the left tackle they needed in Southern Cal's Matt Kalil, moving up to add an instant starter in safety Harrison Smith at No. 29 and adding ultra-athletic cornerback Josh Robinson (UCF) in the third. The Vikings had seven third-day picks and used them wisely, addressing their lack of playmakers outside of Percy Harvin and star running back Adrian Peterson -- recovering from a torn ACL. The Vikings added two-thirds of a talented senior crop of Arkansas Razorbacks receivers, landing Jarius Wright in the third round and Greg Childs in the fifth. The duo has big-play potential to aid young quarterback Christian Ponder's development. Watch out for each of the Vikings' seventh-round picks -- linebacker Audie Cole and defensive end Trevor Guyton -- to surprise.
Lions WR Titus Young was absent from Monday’s offseason team activities following a fight with a teammate.
According to Anwar Richardson of the Detroit Free Press, Young punched S Louis Delmas last week during a voluntary workout. The team told the second-year receiver to not show up to the practice facility for the start of OTAs, and to not return until the team allows him to do so.
Young’s scuffle with Delmas is just the latest in a long line of discipline problems surrounding the Lions. Last season, DT Ndamukong Suh and head coach Jim Schwartz had well-publicized issues involving fights with opponents, and earlier in the offseason, two Lions players were arrested on drug charges.
