Now that the pick is official, let's power rank the four teams in the NFC North with Caleb Williams becoming a member of the Chicago Bears. There you have it, folks, the most expected move of the 2024 NFL Draft happened, as the Bears did indeed take Caleb Williams. It's no surprise, as Williams was the expected No. 1 overall pick for months and months.
And now, all of a sudden, the Chicago Bears look like true competitors in the NFC North. If Caleb Williams hits his ceiling in the NFL, the Bears can compete for Super Bowls. Yes, I said Super Bowls. For now, though, let's just power rank the NFC North with Williams on board.
NFC North Power Rankings after Bears officially select Caleb Williams
4. Minnesota Vikings
At some point tonight, it's expected that the Vikings will take a QB, right? Well, I guess crazier things have happened, but as you are reading these words, Minnesota does not have a franchise QB on the roster, but I bet they will in short time. The Vikes seem to have Drake Maye and JJ McCarthy both very high on their QB boards, and I'd personally be shocked if they didn't end up with a QB within the first two rounds.
But it's hard to rank them higher than four at this point.
3. Green Bay Packers
Bold, right? The Chicago Bears defense ended the year allowing less than 20 points per game, and I'd expect the defense to continue that into the 2024 NFL Season. Well, I am also very high on the other work that Bears GM Ryan Poles has done with that offense, and right now, at this moment, I believe the Bears are the better team than the Green Bay Packers.
With Jordan Love breaking out in 2023, the Packers can totally prove me wrong and even win the division, but the Bears are more talented and are stronger where it matters; in the trenches and maybe are already stronger at QB.
2. Chicago Bears
Rejoice, Chicago Bears fans! Not only do you have your franchise quarterback, but you also have the second-best team in the NFC North. I like the situation on defense. I like the offensive line. I love the wide receiver situation and the overall situation with the play-makers on offense, and the QB is going to be a stud.
There aren't many remaining weaknesses for the Bears at this point, and that is just crazy to say. I was quite skeptical of GM Ryan Poles initially, but he's proven me wrong. Ending the year as a 7-10 team in the regular season, I don't think a 10-win season in 2024 is totally out of the question if Caleb Williams can be as good as many think he can be.
1. Detroit Lions
Yeah, the defending NFC North Champions are tops in the NFC North, who would have thought? I truly believe the Detroit Lions can win the Super Bowl in 2024, as they seemed to shore up their remaining holes in free agency. GM Brad Holmes has done a stellar job during his short time with the team, and HC Dan Campbell is a star.
The Lions might not have a true weakness at this point and are at the top of the division until another team knocks them off. Will they be able to sustain this success for the long-term?