Among the most pressing issues heading into the season opener were replacing three of the four starting linebackers from last year and getting a pair of unproven cornerbacks ready .
One starter was hurt and another suspended for the first half of one game for violating team rules .
Among the most pressing issues heading into the season opener were replacing three of the four starting linebackers from last year and getting a pair of unproven cornerbacks ready because one starter was hurt and another suspended for the first half of one game for violating team rules .