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Arizona Cardinals: 3 keys to victory over Patriots

By Scott Allen

Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians looks on during the second half against the Denver Broncos at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians looks on during the second half against the Denver Broncos at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) hand off the ball to New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) hand off the ball to New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

Missing stars does not equal missing talent

The Cardinals should be ready to go and understand the gravity of the situation but if they learned anything from the preseason, is that they can’t just show up and expect to win.  It isn’t as easy as turning on a light switch.

The Cardinals may have been reading their own press clippings during camp.  Arians even alluded to that after one of the preseason losses.

The Patriots still have a good offensive line.  They still have a pass rush.  The Cardinals offensive line is still a work in progress as well.

The Cardinals won’t have to be perfect but they will need to maintain focus.  Failure to execute with any consistency will allow the Patriots to stay in the game and could allow them to come into University of Phoenix Stadium and steal one.

The Cardinals likely will not allow this to happen but they should be made aware.  The Patriots are here for business.  They expect to win.  Play for 60 minutes and all should be well for the Cardinals.

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