- Green Bay Packers: CM Punk
Best In The Wooooorld! Well, not currently, title-wise. But it difficult to deny that CM Punk is the best all around superstar, combining in-ring ability, mic skills, merchandise sales, fan popularity and national recognition. We he says he is the best, it is probably true. And so it is with Aaron Rodgers. Yes, Brees/Brady/Manning are still going strong in their Hall of Fame careers. But it is very hard to argue against Aaron Rodgers as the best QB in the NFL. He took over this crown in Green Bay from the great Brett Favre. CM Punk took the beloved anti-hero role over from Stone Cold Steve Austin. Even when Punk isn't on top of the WWE Title picture, we all know we want to see him most. Same with Rodgers and the Packers.
- Minnesota Vikings: Curtis Axel/Wade Barrett
What do you call the team that has everything except for that one missing piece that would vault them to success? The Vikings. I don't believe that Christian Ponder is a big time QB, but they made it to the playoffs in spite of him. They have the best running back in football, a strong defense, but no real passing game. Its just like Axel and Barrett. We know they have the talent: they have been around since the Nexus days and have provided memorable in-ring moments. Axel has the pedigree, his father being Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig. Barrett has the presence, listed at 6'7, 250 lbs. But they are both just missing that one thing that would thrust them into the main event picture. I want the Vikings to solve their QB issues because they are great to watch otherwise. I want Axel and Barrett to finally click with the fans/management and turn into the next generation of stars I know they can be. But until then, in the NFL and WWE, they are just midcard players.
- Chicago Bears: Mark Henry
The Monsters of the Midway and The World's Strongest Man. It seems like a perfect fit. Both are strong, intimidating, and hard hitting. The Bears made a reputation as a dominant defensive team that would hit you in the mouth and be happy about it. Mark Henry is more than willing to induct anyone into the Hall of Pain. The NFL is better when the Bears are good. The WWE is better when Henry is healthy and a believable heel. The Bears won a title once. Henry won a title once. Its a no brainer. Even in their current roles, it makes sense. Mark Henry, now on the downside of his career, is still an intimidating heel draw or an impressive babyface on which young heels can earn legitimacy. The Bears aren't a perennial title contender, but never seem to be far out of the playoff race, and always put up a solid fight. This is what they do. (Full disclosure, I am a huge Mark Henry fan. I need to buy this shirt).
- Detroit Lions- Big E Langston
Think of Big E as a young Mark Henry who hasn't found his way yet. That's just what the Lions are. They have the talent. They have the youth. They can knock you out. But they just haven't put it all together at the right time. Both have a very bright future. If Langston can stick in some major storylines and can develop his mic work, he is a perennial IC champ threat at the worst. If the Lions keep making strides, then they will be a playoff contender every year. You still want to see them put it all together at one time and make a push for the title, but you don't want to rush them. It will come soon, and when it does people better watch out.
Next up- The NFC South!
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