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NFC North Notebook: Johnson sends Spieth gifts; Fox warns Bears to avoid trouble

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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

Who is better, Cobb or Nelson? ESPN NFC North writers debate who is the better receiver, Jordy Nelson or Randall Cobb?

Jennings says exit from Green Bay was unprofessional. Former Packers receiver Greg Jennings revealed this week that he didn't want to leave the Packers and the way he left was unprofessional.

Packers working on Favre special. With Brett Favre scheduled to enter the Packers Hall of Fame next month, the organization is preparing a special that will highlight his time in Green Bay.

Detroit Lions

Lions rookies struggle at tying ties. One of the first things a rookie needs to do is start dressing better and that means learning how to tie a tie. Detroit's rookie class needs a lot of work.

Johnson sends Spieth autographed jersey, football. Jordan Spieth has a new fan in Calvin Johnson. The Lions receiver sent Spieth an autographed jersey and football after his win at the U.S. Open last weekend.

Prater aiming to handle kickoffs. Kicker Matt Prater was used to being a kickoff specialist during his time with the Denver Broncos, but he didn't fill that role last year in Detroit. Prater wants to secure that job for 2015.

Minnesota Vikings

Johnson can't find his jersey for sale. Vikings receiver Charles Johnson was attempting to buy a few of his jerseys to send to his family, but he didn't have any luck. Johnson couldn't find them on sale anywhere, so he was forced to grab old Percy Harvin jerseys with the number 12 and replace Harvin's name with his.

Turner receives high marks. NFL Network's Bucky Brooks ranked the top 20 coordinators this week and Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner came in third.

Patterson surprises student at graduation. An 18-year-old high school student received quite the gift at his graduation party. Not only did Cordarrelle Patterson show up to congratulate him, but he came bearing gifts courtesy of Buffalo Wild Wings.

Chicago Bears

Cutler clarifies wife's comments. Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was forced to answer questions regarding comments his wife made recently about Chicago not feeling like home.

Bears looking for big things from Cutler, Royal. Receiver Eddie Royal is familiar with Cutler from their time in Denver and the Bears are hoping the pair can rekindle their chemistry.

Fox warns team to avoid trouble. Bears head coach John Fox says he doesn't want to read anything about his players in the news this offseason unless they win the lottery.

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