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Patriots Week 1 Scouting Report: Arizona Cardinals

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Alright I got something for you guys. Every Wednesday we’re gonna drop a thorough scouting report here at PatsProp and I will be your sherpa guiding you through our opponents this year.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Cardinals aka “The Dirty Birds”.

Week 1: at Arizona Cardinals (Tickets)

Sunday, September 11th,

8:30pm EST, NBC

Indoors

Opponent/Patriots Stats:
Cardinals: 0-0 (13-3 in 2015, lost to Panthers in NFCCG)
Notable Games: None yet.
Common Opponents: None yet.
Recent games vs. Pats: Week 2, 2012 aka, “Ye Olde Time of Kevin Kolb as a Starter.” Cardinals win 20-18

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Notable Players

CARSON PALMER QB (2015 stats): 35 TDs 11 INTs 4,671 yards, 63.7% Completion

DAVID JOHNSON RB (2015 stats): 125 carries, 581 yards (4.6 avg), 8 TDs 4 fumbles, 36 catches, 457 yards

LARRY FITZGERALD WR (2015 stats): 109 catches, 1,215 yards (11.1 avg), 9 TDs, 2 fumbles

MICHAEL FLOYD WR (2015 stats): 52 catches, 849 yards (16.3 avg), 6 TDs, 0 fumbles

PATRICK PETERSON CB (2015 stat): 35 tackles, 8 passes defended, 2 INTs, 1 Forced Fumble

CHANDLER JONES ED (2015 stats): (who looked better in Pats navy 95 than Cardinal red 55 but anyway…) 44 tackles, 12.5 sacks, 4 Forced Fumbles, 1 INT

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Patriots Trade for CB Eric Rowe

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Of course the Patriots weren’t done wheeling and dealing after Labor Day weekend, finalizing a deal today that sent Josh Kline and a 4th-round draft pick to the Eagles for cornerback Eric Rowe.

Rowe was the 47th overall pick in 2015 and is a bigger defensive back at 6’1″, 215 pounds. He played free safety his first three years at Utah before moving the cornerback as a senior. Here’s some of the scouting report from NFL.com on Rowe:

Tall cornerback with long frame. Has the ability to disrupt wide receivers off the line of scrimmage and can mirror them out of their release. Jams and disrupts shallow crossers. Will throw his body around in run support if needed. Solid tackler. Attacks ball at catch point and makes it hard for receiver to finish the catch. Was a three-year starter at free safety before moving to cornerback this year. Can break hard on throws in front of him. Instinctive in zone with ball skills to match.

Rowe’s length and ability to play press-man coverage has some teams excited while his ball skills have other teams interested. He doesn’t always play to his timed speed and a team will have to figure out whether or not he’s a safety or a cornerback, but he should come off the board on the second day.

Rowe’s a really interesting addition to a secondary we already looked at as stacked. But they can certainly use the skillset that Rowe has, which is unique but still fits the mold the Pats desire in their defensive backs these days.

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New England Patriots 2016 Game-by-Game Prediction

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I’m not really big on predictions, but barring something huge new england patriots 2016 predictionhappening (and I won’t even mention what kind of huge) the Patriots’ season will come down to one final play in the playoffs.

If they make that final play, whether it’s coming from behind or getting that final stop, there’s a good chance they’ll be Super Bowl champs.

That’s how good, and how much of a well-oiled machine Bill Belichick’s team is at this point of his tenure.

The schedule is a difficult one and you must embrace that challenge, because if you spend all season just waiting for the playoffs, there’s a good chance you’re going to miss all the fun football games.

If 2007 taught us anything, it’s how much you must cherish the regular season, even with it’s ups and downs, even with injury attrition, all of it. Then the playoffs roll around, you hold your breath and hope the bounces go your way.

Here’s one blogger’s loose prediction of how 2016 could unfold.

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The PatsPropaganda Podcast 9/5/16

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PatsPropaganda founder Mike Dussault is joined by site contributors Rick Starke, Niko Davos and Adam Magnacca to discuss the Patriots 2016 outlook and how the final roster shapes up after cutdowns.

Source: The PatsPropaganda Podcast 9/5/16 09/05 by PatsPropaganda | Sports Podcasts

The podcast is finally back and I was joined by Niko, Rick and Adam discussing the aftermath of training camp, where the Pats have dangerously thin depth and our rough predictions for Sunday’s season kickoff in Arizona.

We’ll be bringing more podcasts this season so stay tuned!

Bishop Sankey’s Potential Patriots Fit

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The Patriots’ newest running back, Bishop Sankey is an exciting addition to a position group with a short-term job opening.

Sankey has played two seasons in Tennessee rushing 199 times for 762 yards and three TDs, while adding 32 receptions for 272 yards and one TD.

Sankey, a 2014 second round pick, will compete for a job as the Patriots 3rd-down back in Dion Lewis‘ immediate absence. James White, a 2014 fourth round pick, is the incumbent at the position. Rookie DJ Foster is hoping to compete for playing time, while Brandon Bolden could also see some reps although his primary role is on special teams.

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One More Week! Patriots Catchup on Stickergate, 53-Man and more

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We’re just one week away from the start of the Patriots 2016 season, making today the last football-free Sunday until February. It’s hard to believe another offseason has gone by and here we stand, ready for one more run at this thing with Belichick and, eventually, Brady.

With all the focus on the 53-man roster over the last two days, it’s a good time to catch up on some things we might’ve missed and some of the more interesting news around the web today.

Here’s some of their stuff, along with some leftover thoughts as we turn all of our focus to the Arizona Cardinals.

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Patriots 53-Man Roster Set (for now)

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The Patriots made all their necessary cuts today, getting their roster down to the required 53 players. Of course, things are still very fluid and there could be plenty of more movement over the next day or so. But for now, we get to overreact.

They cut a draft pick! But I loved that undrafted rookie! What happens if that guy gets hurt!

Yes, I’m sure you’re already as sick of those people as I am. Who cares. The Pats are stacked again.

Overall there were a few surprises, as there always are, but no true shockers. There are certainly some spots of concern, but those could still be addressed in the next day or so as there are now plenty of available players on the open market, many of whom could potentially help in the Pats’ trouble spots: wide receiver, running back and offensive tackle.

Here’s how things shook out on the depth chart:

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