Chicago Bears: One Advantage They Have over Each Division Foe in 2012
Published by William Grant on August 3, 2012
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
We are just weeks away from the start of the regular season, and the Chicago Bears are putting the finishing touches on their team. After collapsing from their 7-3 start last season, to finish 8-8, the Bears are hoping to make it back to the playoffs this season.
But to do that, they’re going to have play well within their own division. Both the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions made it to the postseason last year, and Chicago is going to have to beat one or both of them if they hope to take one of their places.
Even Minnesota’s owner Zygi Wilf told ESPN.com last week that he expects the Vikings to be the NFC North Champions this season.
For the Bears to do well in the NFC North, they are going to have to press every advantage that they have. Here are some key advantages that they have over each of their division foes.