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4. DIGGIN' DOUG: While overshadowed a bit by an incredibly talented rookie class of quarterbacks, Buccaneers running back Doug Martin made the Pro Bowl after rushing for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns. He is the key to an offense that includes Josh Freeman, who became Tampa Bay's first 4,000-yard passer, and wide receiver Vincent Jackson, who had 72 catches for 1,Cheap Wholesale Adidas NMD,384 and eight touchdowns. If Martin can get off to a good start on the ground, that should open things up for Freeman. The Jets' front seven, led by lineman Muhammad Wilkerson and rookie Sheldon Richardson, are faster and more athletic than they have been in a few years 鈥?which should make for a nice matchup.
5. ON THE LINE: Both teams have big questions on their offensive lines. Jets center Nick Mangold has two new players on either side of him with veteran Willie Colon at right guard 鈥?and Vladimir Ducasse, whom the team has been waiting to live up to his second-round status in 2010, at left guard. Protecting Smith will be of extreme importance against a defense that is hoping to ramp up its pass rush, as will establishing the running game with Chris Ivory and Bilal Powell. Tampa Bay's line allowed Freeman to get sacked nine times in its first three preseason games. The unit could be without starting guard Carl Nicks, who was diagnosed with an MRSA infection.