With 2008 approaching quickly the Patriots will look to put up eye popping numbers in sacks this year. Last year the Patriots finished 2nd in total sacks with 47. This year however, the Patriots get to feed off of inexperienced quarterbacks, rookie lineman, and the general bottom feeders of the NFL. Look at this lineup of quarterbacks the Pats expect to face in 2008

Brodie Croyle, Kellon Clemons x2, Josh Mccown x2, Alex Smith, Phillip Rivers, Jay Cutler, Marc Bulger, Peyton Manning, Trent Edwards x2, Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Hasselbeck, Jamarcus Russell, and Matt Leinart.

(In just over a month he is coming to Foxboro.)

The average amount of sacks allowed by those teams was 39.2. Plus, in my opinion the Patriots front 7 is the most elite pass rushing unit in the league. The defense will be boosted by the return of a healthy Richard Seymour, who when healthy is the best defensive lineman in the NFL. Also, Adalius Thomas is switching permanently to his natural position at OLB which should result in some fireworks. Jarvis Green who is a situational DE in the Pats 3-4 had 7 sacks last year, and could improve upon that number this year. While the Bears record of 72 is out of reach, the Patriots opponents will be playing from behind, and will be passing in bunches leading to easy sacks. It's a possiblity that the Patriots will lead the league in sacks, and eclipse 60 in doing so.

It's Going to be a tough year for opposing quarterbacks.