re: Next Year’s Team - Stacked

MLB: completely agree, need one of the young guys to step up most likely, which could spell huge trouble early on. Hopefully the offense will be plenty good enough to outscore other teams while the young ILBs learn. Another note, VanDarius Cowan really put us in a shitty spot regarding linebacker both this past year and next year.

RB: I think RB will definitely see a drop off but I don't know how big it will be. DH34 and JJ8 were absolute studs. Jacobs will be a legit stud in the NFL. RB is one of the easier positions to replace IMO. I think Brian Robinson will be an absolute animal to go along with Najee. Same with Trey Sanders if he can pick up blocking schemes (thats a big IF).

DL: this one will be tricky. If Davis returns, we have him, Barmore, Mathis, and Ray who all have experience (except Barmore, but apparently he is an absolute nightmare in practice and the last time we heard that was about some guy named Quinnen Williams - I think Barmore plays a big role next year). Behind that we have lots of question marks. I think the key to dominating on defense is having multiple big guys up front you can rotate. Our best defenses ('15 and '16 imo) all had studs and more studs behind them and we could rotate a lot. I expect a couple of freshman to come on strong as the season goes, particularly Alfano and Byron Young (if we can hold on to him). Those two cats are physically ready to play SEC ball and Alfano reminds me of Jon Allen 2.0 in physical ability and demeanor.