NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

OFFENSIVE LINE: Forget the first four games, if the Patriots hope to be make a Super Bowl run the offensive line need to protect the quarterback. Many believe that the return of Dante Scarnecchia will be enough to bring this offensive line together. Who better to test the line against then former Patriot Chandler Jones.

TIGHT ENDS: Fans across New England have been waiting to see Belichick’s mythcial 4 tight end set. The Patriots have 2 monster tight ends in Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett. Just those two alone should scare defenses. But add AJ Derby and veteran Clay Harbor and this will be a nightmare for the opposing team. However Gronk has been day to day with a hamstring injury and to dismay of the Patriots nation, will not be playing against the Cardinals

RUNNING BACKS: Legarrette Blount and James White will lead the running backs. The Patriots need to establish the run which will help Jimmy tremendously. The performance of the offensive line and the loss of fullback James Develin severely hindered the run game last year. However during the preseason the running back corps looked promising.

QUARTERBACKS: Tom Brady is suspended and this should not be news to anyone. Everyone is looking to Jimmy Garoppolo to hold down the fort for 4 weeks. The Cardinals defense pose a tall task for the young quarterback.

WIDE RECEIVERS: The Patriots have most if not all of their receivers healthy and ready to go. A healthy supporting cast will be vital to the Patriots success. Not only in the long run or in the first few games, but against Arizona the Patriots need all the weapons they have.

DEFENSIVE LINE: The defensive line looks to pressure Carson Palmer and force turnovers. The defensive line played well during the preseason and will look to continue their level of play.

LINEBACKERS: The Patriots boast one of the best linebacker duo’s in the league in Jamie Collins and Dont’a Hightower. The two young stars will be in on many plays and will be the soul of the defense.

SECONDARY: The Patriots secondary had their work cut out for them. Larry Fitzgerald is dangerous and needs to be contained.

SPECIAL TEAMS: We all know that Bill Belichick likes his special teams. Belichick looks for success in all 3 aspects of the games and tonight is no different.

COACHING: The Patriots have arguably the greatest coach of all time. Bill Belichick will most likely tailor his offense to suit Garoppolo’s needs and put his team in a position to win.