2) Patriots defensive line shows its depth It may have felt like garbage time against the Dolphins Sunday, but we all actually got to witness the depth the Patriots have on their defensive line. They picked up a seasonhigh seven sacks against the Dolphins with undrafted rookie Justin Francis leading the way with three. Brandon Deaderick, a backup defensive tackle, got his first sack of the season in the finale.Smith has made some fourth down and endofthehalf decisions that could lead one to believe that he lost himself in the virtual football world of EA Sports. The simplicity of the fourthdown playcalling from former offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey makes it closer to NFL Blitz. Some of Smith puzzling decisions with highrisk and lowreward consequences almost make it seem like he gambling against his own team..

"We'll be cautious with him," Arians said. "He's having such a great camp." Mathieu said is among those who has "shown me the ropes&quo