Chicago Bears: The more I watch and read about the Bears offense, the more I believe they can pull off what the Texans did with their rookie first-round quarterback in 2023. Caleb Williams is a special player, and he seems to have the ideal career-launching supporting cast with Rome Odunze, DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, Cole Kmet and a strong offensive line. This should be fun.

Detroit Lions: Could Jahmyr Gibbs be the X-factor for the Lions in 2024? He hit a bit of a wall late in his rookie season, which happens, but now the hype machine is turned up as it looks as though the 2023 No. 12 overall pick will play a much more dynamic and elaborate role in a stacked offense. Imagine this team if he becomes one of the league’s top playmakers…

Green Bay Packers: While they’ve at least loaded up on plenty of options in the passing game for quarterback Jordan Love, I do worry about the fact there continues to be very little experience at that position group. It’s entirely possible the Packers have, like, half a dozen No. 3/4 receivers and very few starting-caliber players at that critical position. Let’s see.

Minnesota Vikings: I’m not ruling out a full season as a starter for Sam Darnold, who has the ability to excel in the right setting and will of course be throwing to arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL this year. Eventually, J.J. McCarthy will get a shot. But that might not come until 2025, and it’s possible both Darnold and McCarthy will be starters (in separate cities) next season.