Links to the Best in NFC North Coverage, 3/6 Edition

Today's top links around the NFC North are varied, from interviews to draft predictions, free agency recaps to plans for the future, we have it all for you today.

MLive.com's Justin Rogers reports on Detroit Lions defensive end Lawrence Jackson's new-found love for advanced football statistics and analytics.

Bleacher Report's Nick Kostora takes a look at DraftTek's latest mock draft for the Detroit Lions.

Michael Dulka of Bleacher Report discusses the Green Bay Packers' decision to not use the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Flynn yesterday.

The Green Bay Press-Gazette's Kareem Copeland reports on Packers head coach Mike McCarthy's desire to be more creative in the running game in 2012.

Bleacher Report's Jeff Chase details former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre's response to the bounty that was put on him in 2009 by the New Orleans Saints defense.

Bob Sansevere of the Pioneer Press sat down with Vikings general manager Rick Spielman at the University of Minnesota's Pro Day yesterday.

Chris Trapasso from Bleacher Report breaks down the latest about Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte after he received the franchise tag over the weekend.

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