Links to the Best in NFC North Coverage, 2/23 Edition

In today's links roundup for the NFC North, the top story is the new deal the Green Bay Packers have made with tight end Jermichael Finley. Other major storylines include this weekend's NFL Scouting Combine and the difficult personnel decisions facing the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions.

News broke last night that Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal to stay with the Packers. Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport breaks down why the agreement makes sense for both sides.

The Green Bay Press-Gazette's Kareem Copeland says the Packers will look most closely at defensive players at this weekend's NFL Scouting Combine.

The combine is obviously big news today. The Minneapolis Star-Tribune's Dan Wiederer examines four wide receiver prospects that the Minnesota Vikings should be looking closely at this weekend.

The Chicago Bears will likely have to choose between cornerbacks Zach Bowman and Tim Jennings this offseason. NBC Chicago's Maggie Hendricks takes a look at who should stay and who should be cut.

Bleacher Report's Cody Currie says the Chicago Bears absolutely must pursue free agent San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson this offseason.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford had an incredible 2011 season, in which he threw for over 5,000 yards. Bleacher Report Lions columnist Nick Kostora says fans should temper their expectations for 2012 and be more realistic about Stafford's next season.

The Detroit Free Press' Drew Sharp discusses the difficult personnel decisions the Lions will have to make this offseason.

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