Looks like we're in good shape at tight end and defensive back this year, and if Nick Chubb stays healthy Georgia could potentially have a chance to beat any other team in the country. I expect the offensive line to be much improved and the receivers could surprise. Offense will be much stronger this year than last.

However, I'm worried about the front 7 on defense. The goal line defense looked weak in the Spring Game. This defense probably will not be as good as last year and the kicking game is even more worrisome.

How quickly Eason develops will determine the difference between a good team and a great one.

Here are my state by state predictions--toss up, lean, or strong.

Georgia vs. North Carolina--Lean Georgia--I figure SEC over ACC here.

Georgia vs. Nicholls State--Strong Georgia--Dog food.

Georgia vs. Missouri--Lean Georgia--UGA has more talent but this is a road SEC game against a good defense.

Georgia vs. Ole Miss--Lean Mississippi--A road SEC game against a good all around team as much as I hate to admit it. Inexperience at QB hurts in this game.

Georgia vs. UT--Toss up--I think, like Richt, this will be Smart's first signature win. UT is stronger on the line of scrimmage, but Georgia will be fired up for the upset when they break out the black jerseys.

Georgia vs. USC--lean Georgia--UGA has more talent but it's a road SEC game against a team that regards Georgia as a big rival. Should break the losing streak at William's Bryce this year.

Georgia vs. Vanderbilt--strong Georgia--Never take Vandy in a road game.

Georgia vs. Florida--Toss up--Can't get more evenly matched than this game.

Georgia vs. Kentucky--Strong Georgia--Only way dawgs lose this is if the season went south and Kentucky is fighting for a bowl berth.

Georgia vs. Auburn--Lean Georgia--Gus Malzahn's last year?

Georgia vs. ULL--Strong Georgia--Dog food.

Georgia vs. Tech--Strong Georgia--UGA will not lose twice in a row to the flies in Sanford.

>9-3?