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Message: [QUOTE="SoBristol, post: 1875456, member: 485"] No -- Raymon wasn't on the 2015 team; Ealey & Shepperd did not play much (true frosh, barely scratching the two deep -- Shepperd certainly had potential); Carter did not play; Arciniega was a converted LB playing back up at DE for the first time. The starting DEs graduated (Simmons) or left for the NFL (Thompson -- undrafted). We have the same talent back in 9 positions (now minus Cordy to injury). Add Wilson & Coleman -- who match up very well with the back up DEs you listed. Add McKinley Williams who is far better than Carter. Adjust the DL so Slayton, Clark & Samuels all start. Replace one starter (Hodge) with a better LB (Thomas). Add another year of S&C for the 9 returning starters, and another year of experience with the coaching in the Spring and in August. You have 9 positions better than in 2015, and the DEs (even with Slayton) not so much. The defense should not regress compared to last season. [/QUOTE]