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NFC North Notebook: Raji could be difference for Packers' D; Lions turn to Webster

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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

Packers kick off tailgate tour. President/CEO Mark Murphy, safety Micah Hyde and cornerback Casey Hayward are among those on the bus for the Packers' 10th Annual Tailgate Tour.

Raji could be difference on D. Nose tackle B.J. Raji could prove to be the single most important addition to the Packers, writes Tyler Dunne of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Quarless declares himself a "top echelon" tight end. Andrew Quarless has struggled with consistency over his career, but still believes he can be a difference-making tight end.

Detroit Lions

Lions turn to Webster. With journeyman George Johnson gone, Larry Webster has the opportunity to earn more playing time.

Projecting Ebron's 2015 production. Justin Rogers of MLive.com looks at what Eric Ebron's numbers might look like next season as the third option in Detroit's passing game.

Running back a wild-card spot for the Lions? NFL Network analyst Charles Davis says he wouldn't be surprised to see the Lions draft a running back in the first round.

Minnesota Vikings

Ex-Viking Voigt charged with fraud. Former Vikings tight end Stu Voigt was indicted Wednesday on charges of conspiracy and fraud in an alleged Ponzi scheme.

Aiyegbusi has big presence. Tom Pelissero of USA TODAY Sports profiles the Vikings' massive Polish offensive tackle, Babatunde Aiyegbusi.

Polian speaks out on Vikings, Peterson. ESPN analyst and former NFL executive Bill Polian didn't hold back when asked to share his thoughts on the Adrian Peterson situation.

Chicago Bears

Looking back at the Bears' 1975 draft. Jan. 28, 1975 was an important day in Bears history. 

Forte downplays absence. Running back Matt Forte was a no-show for the start of the Bears' voluntary offseason program.

Fox buys Waddle's Lake Forest home. Head coach John Fox paid over $3 million for a Lake Forest, Ill., mansion that previously belonged to former Bears wide receiver Tom Waddle.

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