Yikes to that uniform. That helmet is a little to close to the winged helmet for my liking....
I thought Nagy was really impressive last year; he is really creative and disguises his plays very well. It took some cojones to insert Tarik Cohen over the proven Jordan Howard but it paid dividends.
But, his playcalling is no longer a "secret" in year 2, he won't be catching anyone int he league off guard. I think that was a big advantage last year, especially early on. But it really is a treat to watch him call plays and scheme. Trubisky would have to take another step forward for them to be a true contender, IMO.
The north is going to be very competitive. I think the Pack got a lot better retooling their D, and Minnesota is still a very competitive team, solid D with a lot of weapons on offense, especially is Cook stays healthy this year.
I see what you're getting at, but I disagree. Nagy's playcalling was heavily limited by inexperience in year one, so a lot of his playcalling had to be scaled back. In addition, a lot of the plays ran through Trubisky, which will continue and be expanded upon.
I'm a bit weary of Green Bay's retooled defense, with the additions of Smith and Smith at OLB, along with putting Amos at safety. However, I'm just not convinced that Gary is going to be anything more than solid in the NFL. He's got immense talent, but his work ethic is spotty and he's struggled to stay healthy throughout his time at Michigan.
On offense, I just think things are going to cave big time for them. I think they botched their HC choice and they're relying heavily on Rodgers carrying a lackluster offensive cast.
With Minnesota, they will go where Kirk Cousins takes them. He was a massive disappointment last year, and the defense wasn't the same. Regarding Cooks, I think he's the Vikings Kevin White. Dude cannot stay healthy and it's affecting his ability on the field and the ability to get on the field. Also think they miss Pat Shurmur more than they could've realized.
I think all three teams improved, but the Bears had the most room to grow internally. Other than Rodgers, there isn't a player in the North that is Khalil Mack's caliber, and then you have guys like Akiem Hicks, Eddie Goldman, Roquan Smith, Kyle Fuller and Eddie Jackson to top that? I'm sure Green Bay's defense is better, but it won't be even close to that level. While I don't think Chicago will a Rodger's led level of dominance, that offense has a lot of talent at receiver, TE and RB to combine with a solid OL and a QB with a high ceiling and a good head on his shoulders, matched with a good young offensive mind.