Has The NFC North Power Balance Shifted?

I do not condone cheating in any way. For this reason, Bill Belichick with his snarky and controversial behavior has become in my mind one of the more vilified figures in the NFL today. With that said, regardless of whether or not the Minnesota Vikings' massive defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams knowingly took the substance for which they each received a four-game ban, the rules on the NFL's drug policy are quite clear. The rule states that at the end of the day, NFL players are responsible for what goes into their bodies. It is a shame that the Minnesota Vikings, who looked absolutely electric against the Chicago Bears last Sunday night, are now in serious danger of squandering their one-game lead in the NFC North and miss the playoffs. Many have criticized the NFL for suspending players who were reportedly in ignorance, but this goes back to lessons I learned playing youth league sports in south central Utah. You need to be accountable for what you do lest you let your teammates ... (link)