2006 NFC North Preview
In Part Two of his eight-part 2006 NFL Preview, sports handicapper Dwayne Bryant provides his thoughts and predictions on the NFC North division. Teams are listed in their predicted order of finish.
1. CHICAGO BEARS
Offense: The Bears run-first attack will once again be led by running backs Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson. The duo shared carries last season and this season will most likely start the same way. Look for Benson to become the featured back at some point this season. The Bears didnt use a high first-round pick on Benson just to have him share carries. The QB in this offense, whether it be Rex Grossman (most likely), Kyle Orton or Brian Griese, will again be just a caretaker thanks to a ball-control offense and a suffocating defense. Chicago has a young group of wide receivers to go with Muhsin Muhammad. Justin Gage, Mark Bradley and Bernard Berrian will challenge for the #2 WR spot. Chicago averaged just 256.3 yards and 16.3 points per game last season. Dont expect much more in 2006.
Defense: Chicagos unquestioned strength is their defense. This unit allowed only...
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