Four Down Territory: Links to the Best in NFC North Coverage, 2/21 Edition

Today's roundup of NFC North coverage from around the web includes examinations of the Chicago Bears' needs as they relate to this week's scouting combine, the Detroit Lions' chances to reach the Super Bowl, how the Minnesota Vikings' new general manager will take a major leadership role and more.

Jeremy Fowler of the Pioneer Press offers a detailed look at Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman's ability to drive the team to success.

Bleacher Report Minnesota Vikings columnist Brian Dezelske talks about why Pro Bowl guard Steve Hutchinson could be a free-agency casualty.

Windy City Gridiron discusses whether the Chicago Bears would be best served to find a free-agent wide receiver or if drafting one is the better option.

Bleacher Report's Bob Warja details 25 players the Chicago Bears should look at closely at this week's NFL Scouting Combine.

Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril tells the Detroit Free Press' Carlos Monarrez that the Lions are close to being a Super Bowl-caliber team.

Dan Talintyre of Bleacher Report wonders whether Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson can break Jerry Rice's single-season receiving record in 2012.

USA Today's Robert Klemko interviewed Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings prior to him leaving on a mission trip to Africa.

Bleacher Report's Bob Fox takes a look back to the Green Bay Packers' Vince Lombardi era to discuss Lombardi's mastery of the art of the trade.

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