# NFC North Offseason Preview: Packers biggest need, Vikings QB DILEMMA, Bears & Lions top targets

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Podcast: [The Paul Farrington Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-paul-farrington-show-976534)
Published: 2026-02-25T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Paul Farrington, Robert "Ziggy" Ziegler, and Andy Herman of The Pack-A-Day Podcast preview the offseason for the NFC North! Should the Minnesota Vikings keep JJ McCarthy as their starting QB or turn their attention to Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers, or perhaps someone else? What is the biggest need for Jordan Love, Micah Parsons, and the Green Bay Packers to break down the door and go on a Super Bowl run? And how nervous are the guys that Maxx Crosby will join Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears? Are Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions primed for a return to dominance or continued regression? Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Thoughts on Kwesi FIRED, Flores returning 06:08 - Who should be the Vikings QB in 2026? 22:55 - Vikings biggest non-QB need 26:20 - Is Jonathan Gannon the right DC for Green Bay? 30:10 - What Packers move would most upset us? 38:30 - Is DT or DE more important for GB? 41:41 - Scariest thing Bears can do 45:00 - How do Lions return to dominance? 47:49 - What are we most excited about this offseason Follow The Paul Farrington Show:https://www.instagram.com/paulfarringtonshow/Follow The Paul Farrington Show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulfarringtonshow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paulfarringtonshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/FarringtonShow#nfl #packers #greenbaypackers #minnesotavikings #vikings #detroitlions #lions #chicagobears #bears #gopackgo #gopack #jordanlove #skol #skolvikings #onepride #dabears #justinjefferson #calebwilliams #jaredgoff #nfcnorth #nflplayoffs #superbowl #nflfootball #nflhighlights #football #sports #aaronrodgers #kylermurray

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