re: Which defensive units do you see being better/worse in 2014? A-Day thoughts

The only reason I must resort to the hypothetical is because Alabama and Florida did not get dealt the same hand. Also, Georgia still had a potent offense last season. Did you see what a healthier Georgia did versus LSU and Auburn last season?

You cannot neglect the injuries and Florida's offensive ineptitude and get a less biased answer. I'm an Alabama fan, but I can consider the other factors that played into Florida's numbers the past 2 seasons.

You're focusing on 2013. How about 2012? I think you'd have a harder time there considering how close Florida and Alabama were in several defensive rankings. 2012 Florida played 5 Top 15 teams in the regular season. Alabama played 2 (3 if you include Georgia). It's not fair to compare the results versus common opponents though since Florida got Texas A&M and LSU before they found their identity, but those games give you a clue of Florida's potential. 2012 Florida's offense wasn't great either.