The big-name loss for the Cardinals was running back Edgerrin James, but he was being fazed out of the offense last season. The Cardinals used a first-round pick on Chris Wells, hoping to find their No. 1 running back for the next several years. If Wells can stay healthy, he'll be an upgrade over an aging James.

The Cardinals also strengthened their secondary, adding cornerback Bryant McFadden. He should stop into a starting role, adding an experienced and talented player in the secondary. Third-down specialist J.J. Arrington is gone, but Jason Wright was signed to fill this role. Wright should be fine filling in for Arrington, who hadn't done a whole lot in recent seasons.

The passing game is an obvious strength for Arizona. They have three of the best receivers in the game in Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin and Bryant Johnson. All three broke the 1,000-yard mark last season, a rare feat in the NFL. Quarterback Kurt Warner runs the show, continuing to play at a high level. He looked like the MVP from past seasons, throwing for 4,500-plus yards and 30 touchdowns. The Cardinals will be one of the top passing teams in the game, again, this season.

The Cardinals secondary should be much improved with the addition of McFadden, who joins a unit that made a lot of strides the second half of the season. Their overall numbers weren't great, but McFadden and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie have a lot of upside as starting cornerbacks. And safeties Antrel Rolle and Adrian Wilson are playmakers in the secondary. It could be a lot harder to throw on the Cardinals this season.

The Cardinals are a pass-first team, but getting some help from the running game would make this offense even more potent. The leading rusher last year for the Cardinals had just 514 yards. Arizona should be improved with Wells added to the mix, but he is no sure thing, battling injuries throughout college. And Tim Hightower proved last season he isn't starter material, doing a much better job as a short-yardage specialist. The running game has potential, but could be a disappointment again if things don't go right for Wells and Hightower.

The Cardinals made the Super Bowl last season, so they have a lot to live up to this season. But a weak division and much of the same players returning bodes well for this squad. Arizona has the talent to make another Super Bowl run and should be a playoff team once again this season.