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Every NFL team’s most glaring weakness for the 2020 season

By Randy Gurzi

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 11: Andrus Peat #75 of the New Orleans Saints blocks during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Saints won 51-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 11: Andrus Peat #75 of the New Orleans Saints blocks during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Saints won 51-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Minnesota Vikings: Cornerback experience

There were a lot of departures this offseason for the Minnesota Vikings secondary. Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander both signed with the Indianapolis Colts and Xavier Rhodes was let go following a rough season for him. Rhodes ended up signing with the Indianapolis Colts and for the Vikings, they’re now thin at a position that once was their deepest on the roster.

They’re not exactly hurting with Mike Hughes and Jeff Gladney each being first-round picks. They also have Cameron Dantzler, Holton Hill, and Kris Boyd who all have talent. The problem is, there’s not a lot of experience and Hughes also has issues staying healthy — he has missed 12 games in his first two seasons.

Should anyone go down to another injury, they could be tested.

New England Patriots: Defensive End

It’s going to be weird seeing Tom Brady play for someone besides the New England Patriots. But just as weird as him in Tampa Bay is going to be the Pats without Brady. The face of the franchise for two decades, Brady left a hole in New England and until Sunday, this was their biggest weakness.

New England changed this by signing Cam Newton, the former NFL MVP who was the No. 1 overall pick in 2011 by the Carolina Panthers. With Newton under center, their offense stays on task — provided he stays healthy.

As for their biggest weakness now, we look at their defensive ends. Lawrence Guy and John Simon are the projected starters and while they’re no bums, they’re also not All-Pro players. Overall, this is a strong roster once again for the Pats.

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