Packers News Report: NFC North power rankings; Clay Matthews 2018 preview

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 12: Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers reacts to a play in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 12, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 12: Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers reacts to a play in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 12, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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The latest NFC North power rankings, a preview of Clay Matthews’ 2018 season, and more in the Packers News Report.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report for Monday, June 4.

Green Bay Packers regular season football is just 97 days away. Or 13 weeks and six days. Or 139,680 minutes. But who’s counting?

From the latest NFC North power rankings, to a 2018 preview of Clay Matthews, and Dairyland Express’ predictions for the team’s starters, we’ve got you covered right here in the Packers News Report.

Here’s a roundup of the latest articles from around the internet.

Packers news and notes from around FanSided

NFC North power rankings (Lombardi Ave)

The NFC North could be one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL this season. The Minnesota Vikings were already Super Bowl contenders before they signed Kirk Cousins. The Chicago Bears have improved a lot, and the Detroit Lions have won nine games two years straight. If they can take one more step up, they could be a regular playoff team. Where do the Packers stand within the NFC North?

2018 roster preview: Clay Matthews (Lombardi Ave)

It wasn’t a fun weekend for Clay Matthews, after breaking his nose during a charity softball game. Here’s hoping his 2018 season is more fun with 10 or more sacks. Here’s our preview for Matthews ahead of the new season.

Predicting Green Bay’s starters (Dairyland Express – Brian Sampson)

Who will start at each position this season? From quarterback to safety, Brian Sampson of Dairyland Express predicts Green Bay’s starters at each position. Can you guess who the starter is at quarterback?

More news and notes from around the internet

Packers looking at familiar answer to starting right guard question (PackersNews.com – Ryan Wood)

Tramon Williams’ leadership, playmaking instinct fueling his return to the Packers (Cheesehead TV – Zachary Jacobson)

Packers shouldn’t give Aaron Rodgers an opt-out (Cheesehead TV – Chris Peterson)

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We hope you enjoyed this edition of the Packers News Report.