re: SEC defensive lines are absolutely ultra-elite this year.

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But last year people were questioning how would you replace Payne

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Guilty. I questioned whether Quinnen Williams could even be half as good as Payne. I was made a fool of course when Q ended up being a generational talent. This year we have a four star true freshman taking over at nose tackle. He is a very big guy and he by all means has won the job because he is good but it is still a question mark until he does it in games this year. Davis has lost a little weight so we are hopeful for a return of his 2017 form. True freshmen will likely make up most of our depth this year and again, we just don't know how good they are gonna be. We were hopeful that Alfano would catch on quick enough to earn a spot in the rotation but he seems to he behind other less regarded guys thus far.