The Green Bay Packers had an interesting 2024 campaign. While they posted an 11-6 record, the strength of the NFC made it so that they did not win their division, the NFC North. In fact, they didn’t even finish second in the division,

The Bears secured one of the fastest-rising offensive coaches in the NFL when they officially hired Johnson on January 21, creating quite a bit of excitement for the future. Johnson's hiring could have major implications on quarterback Caleb Williams and his potential to develop into a modern superstar at the position.

With three playoff teams and a combined record of 40-11, most pundits hailed the NFC North as the best division ever. That narrative quickly faded as the Lions, Vikings, and Packers unceremoniously exited with zero wins in the playoffs.

If McKinney's words are true, then the banter is just another chapter in the Packers and Detroit Lions rivalry. Yet, when both teams face off next year, it is easy to assume tensions may flare up once again.