1.   And figure out if his biggest offseason addition is healthy enough to play serious minutes.

2.   Despite the offseason additions of linebacker Chad Brown, cornerback Willie Williams and strong safety Bennie Blades, the strength and focal point of the defense remains Kennedy.

3.   If desperate enough, the Mariners could even turn to another offseason addition, Butch Henry.

4.   The Blazers are stronger with the offseason additions of Patterson and Anderson.

5.   The Falcons feel like their secondary is better, thanks to the offseason addition of former Pro Bowl cornerback Ashley Ambrose.

6.   You have the renewed interest in the Lakers with the return of Magic Johnson and the offseason addition of Derek Strong.

7.   Also joining the mix are offseason additions Shandon Anderson and Steve Francis.

8.   Both teams will showcase offseason additions.

9.   The four-time defending AL champions have won four straight since losing their opener, even though their biggest offseason addition is scuffling.

10.   The offseason additions of Denny Neagle and Greg Vaughn gave them a chance to contend ahead of schedule.