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Originally Posted by m_sell31
We lose way to much. The only D unit that should be improved is DB's. I think if the DL can maintain what we did this season that’s a big victory, but I don't think they will. They were great this season, I expect them to be solid next season. The LB's should be similar to this season. We have MAC talent at the middle linebacker spot, and asking a true freshman to walk in and be the leader of the LB core is asking a lot. We are way to thin at LB.
We lose a ton on the other side of the ball. QB is the unit not losing anyone and Hoyer is still not consistent enough to win 8 games with decreased talent to work with. I think 6-6 is realistic, 7-5 would be a successful season.
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I think Jones and Gordon in their 2nd year as starters will be better than their first. I believe an arguement was made earlier this year that a blueberry muffin would be better than Thornhill at MLB.
The DL will be talented next year, but a little younger. Don't forget we have Trevor Anderson stepping in to fill one DE spot, Wilson was great as a freaking TRUE frosh, Jordon will improve (The whole JUCOs are better in year 2 than in year 1 thing), Long played well the last few games, not to mention we get Kershaw and Jeremiah back.
On the DB end, we'll miss Warrick, but he's replacable, a healthy Rucker/Weaver/Clark/Ware Quartet makes our CBs relatively deep. Wiley should rebound, he'll be fine next year barring injury.
OL and back-up RB are the 2 areas of most concern. We'll see how it plays out in spring ball.
