Signed a $120m, eight-year contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals this offseason, and no wonder when he can make catches like this one. The only question is whether the Cardinals’ flimsy offensive line can quarterback Kevin Kolb on his feet long enough to get the ball to him Photograph: Chris Graythen/Getty Images
The divisive but brilliant Vick recently had an entire issue of ESPN the Magazine devoted to him. He must be at his best for the Eagles to fulfil their status as many people’s early Super Bowl favourites Photograph: Tim Shaffer/Reuters
The Atlanta Falcons felt strongly enough about Jones that they gave up five draft picks to get him with the sixth overall pick. With last year’s league-leading receiver Roddy White on the other side, Jones should have plenty of opportunities to go against single coverage Photograph: Kevin C Cox/Getty Images
How will the No1 pick in this year's NFL draft – and also last year’s Heisman Trophy winner – cope on a Carolina Panthers team that won just two games last year? Photograph: Chris Keane/Reuters
Chad Ochocinco will get more media exposure, but Haynesworth could have the bigger impact. Acquired in return for just a fifth-round pick, Haynesworth can be one of the most disruptive defensive linemen anywhere in the league if he can just rediscover his focus. It’s a big if Photograph: Adam Hunger/Reuters
Considered by many to be one of the league’s top two cornerbacks - along with the New York Jets’ Darrelle Revis – Asomugha provides a huge boost to an Eagles secondary that looked suspect last season. His success in upgrading that unit may go a long way towards determining whether they are ready for a Super Bowl run Photograph: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images
How could you not look out for the cover star of Madden 2012? A breakout star for the Browns last year, Hillis carried for eleven touchdowns and over 1,100 yards. Just don’t mention the Madden curse … Photograph: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images
The former second-overall draft pick never lived up to billing in New Orleans, but now he has the chance to be the man in Miami. Will this be the change of scenery needed, or will familiar injury concerns make this a case of ‘new setting, same old story’? Photograph: Joe Skipper/Reuters
Responsible for 14.5 sacks and four forced fumbles last year, it’s little wonder the Chiefs were so eager to sign him to a new deal. They did so at a considerable cost - $60m over five years including $35m in guaranteed money – but if he can repeat last season’s efforts it will be money well spent Photograph: Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Tennessee made Johnson the best-paid running back in the league this offseason, convincing him to end his hold out for a deal worth $53.5m (with $30m guaranteed) over the next four seasons. Now the player who set the single-season record for yards from scrimmage (2,509) in 2009 has to show that he’s worth every penny Photograph: Mark Humphrey/AP
