The top question facing each NFL team entering 2017

FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 31: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts before a preseason game with the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium on August 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 31: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts before a preseason game with the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium on August 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 26: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up before a Preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 26, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – AUGUST 26: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up before a Preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 26, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

With the 2017 NFL season just days away, Niner Noise looks at each team’s No. 1 most-pressing question as Week 1 draws near.

The 2017 NFL season officially kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 7 with a prime-time Thursday Night Football matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Super Bowl-defending New England Patriots.

New England might be favorites to repeat as Super Bowl champs, but that doesn’t mean the Pats are a perfect team without question marks.

In this slideshow, we’ll look at the Patriots’ top question heading into 2017, as well as the top issue needing an answer for all 31 other teams as well.

Some teams like, let’s say, the Dallas Cowboys are dealing with pending suspensions. Others have new head coaches, new faces under center and a slew of other X-factors that will determine the outcome of what transpires this season.

But let’s narrow it down to just one question for each franchise, kicking things off with the Arizona Cardinals

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