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NFC North power rankings: Where do Packers stand ahead of 2018 season?

By Freddie Boston

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 31: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears passes the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 31: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears passes the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

4. Chicago Bears

The Bears have finished last in the NFC North for the past four years. Are they finally ready to make a playoff push?

Reason to be optimistic: Offseason additions

It’s been a good offseason for the Bears. GM Ryan Pace focused on surrounding second-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky with talent. Pace signed wide receivers Allen Robinson and Taylor Gabriel, as well as tight end Trey Burton in free agency. He also used a second-round pick on receiver Anthony Miller.

Along with running backs Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen, Trubisky has plenty of talent around him this season. That wasn’t the case last year.

Cause for concern: Can Mitchell Trubisky lead the Bears to the playoffs?

Now it’s on Trubisky to step up and play well. That’s the main concern for the Bears. Last year’s second overall pick now has high expectations. If this offense doesn’t live up to its potential, it’ll likely be on Trubisky.

The NFC North is loaded at the quarterback position. Can Trubisky improve enough to lead Chicago into the postseason? He certainly has the potential, and showed improvements through the 2017 season, but he still has a lot of work to do.

For the Chicago Bears to take the next step and become regular playoff contenders, Trubisky has to play well.

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