I think the talent drop off from Corbin Walker to Jackson is notable. Also Braxton hill to Terrell, lastly Cotton to anybody playing nickel
From an Aug 30 post of mine. See my last para:
I’m most excited about the offense. A possibility of a great and physical o-line. I like what I’ve heard about the new coach and his coach video from when he was at ND. And Bobby says probably 10 deep. With the multiple terrific running backs, I expect a strong running game. Better than prior years. Run first to set up the pass. Protect the qb.
Experienced and terrific receivers. They finally started to step up later last season, and should be strong this year. And lots of depth. Good ability, hands, and speed.
Lots of TE’s. Big and physical and mobile with Grossman. Match up problems at times for other teams.
The QB’s can throw the ball well and are fairly mobile. Don’t know what the offense will be or how the QB's will be used. Looks like coaches won’t put pressure on the QB’s to do a lot or win games, at least early. Fife has good experience and Ah Yat has some from last year. He had no picks.
The D should be good, but replacing 3 senior backers may take awhile, even with the returners and a good transfer.
Looks like good experience in the secondary and a few good transfers. First-team returner at corner, and Jackson played last year and has very good speed. Looks like 2 talented transfer backups too. Multiple safeties and T. Hauck coaching them.
I like the new co-DC’s. The D is fairly complicated and apparently takes time to learn and to be able to react immediately and play fast. This, with new players, may take some time. The coaches seem to think it may take time for it all to come together. I don’t expect a dominant D early on.”