re: In my opinion Jeremy Johnson is the best returning qb in the sec

Also factor in the fact that Auburn lost its deep threat WR, two primary RBs, a couple TEs, and a four-year starter at C.

This tells me three things about Auburn's offense:

1) Opponents will be able to rush the passer more than before.

Marshall's mobility really limited opposing pass rushes. So Johnson can run a little. He can't run like Marshall. DEs can run down a 4.55 guy (and a 4.55 guy in college is really a 4.7 guy in the combine). They typically can't run down a legit sub-4.5 guy like Marshall.

2) Auburn's offense will be more limited in what it can do.

Let's not underestimate the impact of Coates. The guy was a great deep threat and really stretched the field. This year, they'll rely on Duke Johnson, who is a great receiver but not the same kind of deep threat.

Factor in the loss of Artis-Payne and Auburn's lost their two most potent offense weapons on top of Marshall.

3) They will miss their role players.

Auburn will go to the dink-and-dunk, which works best when the team is highly coordinated (Dismukes) and has experienced role players (Uzomah, Folse, Grant). They will need new role players and those guys won't have the experience.