Howdy and good morning to the beginning of DRAFT WEEK 2012! (insert ominous and amazing echo).

This is going to be a weird start to the week, as my grandfather died on Friday so today and tomorrow will be light on material as I tend to family matters.

Here are the quick and dirty NFC North links.

A reminder that I will be live at Radio City Music Hall along with Aaron Nagler, Matt Miller and the rest of the B/R crew.

 

Green Bay Packers

JSOnline has a little bit about some receiver visits to the Packers. 

Bob McGinn has a ranking of running backs as well. 

 

Chicago Bears

Dan Pompei has a nice look at what the Bears need in the Draft—impact players.

Meanwhile, Sean Jensen has a take on what character means when it comes to Bears' draft picks.

 

Minnesota Vikings

There has been some loony talk about the Vikings not picking Matt Kalil with the No. 3 pick. Jeremy Fowler has a few thoughts on other possibilities. 

The Pioneer Press comes out swinging in support of the new Stadium Bill. 

 

Detroit Lions

MLive has a great interview with B/R's own Mike 'Big Time' Schottey regarding the Lions' Draft.

Jahvid Best is participating in Lions team workouts, but it doesn't include football drills yet. An update from the Detroit Free Press.

 

Again, sorry for the hit and run. I'm not sure how tomorrow will go but Wednesday should be back to what passes for normal around these parts.

Only to be shattered by the Draft on Thursday!