re: Will any team in the SEC West win more than 8 or 9 games next year?

Dak's effectiveness will be measured in his continued development as a passer -- and having at least one receiver step up in the ability to take the top off the defense. He and our receivers came a long, long way from the beginning till the end of last year -- but their continued development will define the ceiling for the team next year.

Hard to see a situation where our defense isn't among the league's elite next season...