Starter:Tom Brady

Backup:Jimmy Garoppolo

Outlook: With his three Super Bowl rings and 31 career fourth-quarter comebacks, Brady is as clutch as they come. Not only is he the model of consistency at the position, but he's a durable playmaker, having missed time in just one season (he sat out the final 15 games of the 2008 season after tearing his ACL in Week 1) since taking over the No. 1 spot in New England in 2001. Garoppolo is an unproven commodity, but the Patriots are so good at getting their quarterbacks ready to play (see: Matt Cassel's performance in Brady's stead six years ago) that there should be little concern about the rookie serving as their primary backup.