It was the beginning of June when I took my First Look at the NFC North and said this about Favre:

…that’s all I’ll talk about him until we get a “Yes” or “No” from the man. Sometime in late July, I guess.

So he’s a week late, but it does sound pretty final and I’m sticking with that assumption for now. Of course, I won’t be at all surprised to see him turning out in September.

The Vikes will have to go forward with Tavaris Jackson now, and as harsh as this seems based on a single player change, I’m moving the Vikings behind the Packers in the North. They were close in my mind, and Favre was the difference based on his 2009 play. Without him they will struggle, and nothing against T-Jack, but he’s younger and less experienced and won’t make things happen in the same way. It is still close though, and the Vikes still have a great defense and one of the best running games in the league. I’m still watching…

Predictions (made 3rd August 2010)

# Team
1 Green Bay Packers
2 Minnesota Vikings
3 Chicago Bears
4 Detroit Lions

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