The Bears are undoubtedly improved. Lot of lingering questions surrounding them and GB, and I think most pundits have them finishing third and fourth, in no particular order. Seems like a mixed bag.
however, both rosters have young talent on both sides of the ball. I think the North is more wide open than most pundits think. Lions are the unquestionable favorites for the division, but, let's be honest...it would be on brand for them to have a "same old Lions" type season and blow it.
It'll be a very tight division. Bears and Packers certainly benefiting from the 3rd and 4th place schedules, respectively.