Around The League predicts the Week 1 starting lineups for all 32 teams, analyzing the potential impact of each rookie class. Click here for the complete series breakdown.
» The biggest change comes on defense, where the departure of Aqib Talib was reduced to an afterthought with the signing of Darrelle Revis. Forget that he once called Bill Belichick a "jerk." New England now boasts a trio of corners the equal of any in the AFC with Revis beside Alfonzo Dennard and former Seahawk Brandon Browner (post-suspension). The Patriots won't be tortured through the air this season.
» Last year's troubles along the defensive line will be helped by the return of a healthy Vince Wilfork and the drafting of tackleDominique Easley. The rookie displayed streaks of three-technique dominance at Florida, but he's just eight months removed from an ACL tear and likely to see limited work out of the gate.
» Against expectations, New England didn't draft depth at tight end. If Rob Gronkowski is slow to return from knee surgery, look for the Pats to consider free agent Dustin Keller as a pass-catching threat alongside Michael Hoomanawanui. This attack wasn't the same without Gronk in the fold in 2013.
» If he can fend off young Kenbrell Thompkins and Aaron Dobson, former Panthers wideout Brandon LaFell has a solid shot at earning the No. 3 spot behind Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola. This group lacks star power, but Tom Brady has made it work with less in years past.
» We're still not convinced Ryan Mallett is on this roster come September. After New England drafted Brady's heir apparent in rookie Jimmy Garoppolo, Mallett -- entering his walk year -- will be shopped in a hurry if injuries render an opponent desperate at the position.
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