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Peter Bukowski · Apr 29, 2026

Peter expects rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse to end up as a starter for the Packers, believes kicker Trace Mack has the inside track to be Green Bay's kicker, thinks UDFA RJ Maryland makes the practice squad, and puts the Bears at nine wins in 2026 while ranking the NFC North Packers-Lions-Bears-Vikings.

So that would put the bears at a nine win team next year.

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  • R.J. Maryland to make the roster

    The RJ Maryland undrafted free agent is someone he's someone I think I think is gonna make this practice squad.

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  • Brandon Cisse to be 1st on the depth chart

    But I I do think that Benjamin St. Juice is probably gonna be one of those guys that ends up starting and then, you know, you go from there.

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  • Trey Smack to be 1st on the depth chart

    Did the Packers trade two picks for a kicker that they don't they don't see as someone who has a pathway to starting on their team? No. I think that's the he has the inside track until further notice.

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  • Chicago Bears to finish with 9 wins

    So that would put the bears at a nine win team next year. Like, that That is what I'm talking about. And that doesn't seem crazy.

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  • Power RankingsApr 29, 2026

    Okay. Peter, your, your rankings of the NFC North after the draft? I unfortunately have the exact same four

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