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10 Reasons The Chicago Bears Will Win The NFC North

By Erik Lambert

Aug 11, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Kevin White (13) runs after catch against Denver Broncos free safety Darian Stewart (26) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Kevin White (13) runs after catch against Denver Broncos free safety Darian Stewart (26) during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws the ball during the first quarter in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws the ball during the first quarter in a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

The fall of Teddy Bridgewater

Trading for Sam Bradford was a last-ditch ploy that at least steadies the ship for the Minnesota Vikings, but there is no question they lost something when Teddy Bridgewater dislocated his knee. Not only was he a dependable quarterback on the field who made the Pro Bowl last season, he was also their leader. It’s not a shock that the air went out of the locker room when he went down. The odds that Bradford will replace that are remote.

Make no mistake they still have a good team. Adrian Peterson remains a big factor and that young defense is among the best in football. Even so the Bears showed last year they can hang with the Vikings when they’re giving a full effort. Now take Bridgewater out of the equation and their chances just improved. If they put the game on Bradford, who can’t be expected to learn the offense that fast, then this is a team Chicago can beat.

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