Four Down Territory: Links to the Best in NFC North Coverage, 2/16 Edition

Today's top stories in the NFC North from around the web concern the Minnesota Vikings' continued push for a new stadium, Green Bay Packers draft speculation, Matt Forte and the franchise tag, and more.

St. Cloud Times writer Dave DeLand pens a piece for the Green Bay Press-Gazette outlining why the Minnesota Vikings would be well-served to move to Green Bay, of all places.

Also from the Press-Gazette, Kareem Copeland takes a look at the Packers' coaching changes and why head coach Mike McCarthy says he has the staff he's always wanted.

Bleacher Report's Zach Kruse wonders if the Packers might trade up in the NFL draft to nab a pass-rusher.

In the ongoing saga that is the Minnesota Vikings' bid for a new stadium, the Pioneer Press details the White Earth tribe's proposal for a Twin Cities-area casino that could help defray some of the cost.

Bleacher Report's Ryan Boser compares Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder to the New York Jets' Mark Sanchez.

ESPN Chicago's Michael C. Wright talks Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte's chances to get slapped with the franchise tag as early as Monday.

Chris Madden of Bleacher Report responds to Marshall Faulk's criticism of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Sirius XM radio host and former Michigan State quarterback Jim Miller says he fully expects Lions running back Mikel LeShoure to return at 100 percent from his torn Achilles that he suffered last offseason.

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