NFC North Notebook: Packers are Super Bowl favorites; McPhee deemed 'steal of free agency'

Every Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the NFC North Notebook.

Green Bay Packers

Packers sit atop Super Bowl 50 odds. Las Vegas oddsmakers have pegged the Packers and Seattle Seahawks as the favorites to win Super Bowl 50.

Perry at career crossroads. After having his first two NFL seasons derailed by injuries, Packers linebacker Nick Perry is now recovering from shoulder surgery, unsure whether he'll be ready for the start of training camp.

Packers fans voted most likable. The Packers' fan base is the best in the NFL, according to theScore's Likability Index.

Detroit Lions

Lions remain high on Taylor's potential. The Lions are hoping to see bigger things from defensive end Devin Taylor in his third NFL season.

Fauria close to 100 percent. Joe Fauria continues to progress in his recovery from an ankle injury and says he expects to be back for training camp.

Could the Lions be Super Bowl contenders? Pat Caputo of the Oakland Press believes the Lions have a legitimate chance at competing for a Super Bowl in 2015.

Minnesota Vikings

Vikings' strong safety job up for grabs. The release of Taylor Mays has created a three-way competition for the Vikings' starting strong safety job.

Zimmer a fan of Wallace. Mike Wallace's competitive nature has caught the attention of head coach Mike Zimmer.

Tour the Vikings' new stadium. Scott Heins of Deadspin offers a sneak peek at the Vikings’ new billion-dollar stadium.

Chicago Bears

Jones embracing new role. Christian Jones was relieved to have found a home at strong-side linebacker last season, but is now adjusting to life on the inside in Vic Fangio's 3-4 defense.

McPhee deemed "steal of free agency." NFL Network analyst Michael Robinson predicts that outside linebacker Pernell McPhee will be "the steal of free agency this year."

Cutler thinks Jeffery can be a true No. 1 receiver. Alshon Jeffrey received a vote of confidence from quarterback Jay Cutler on Tuesday.