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Message: [QUOTE="SoBristol, post: 1424205, member: 485"] Thompson is very good (best we have), Franklin should be fine as MLB. Raymon is a load who has had knee injuries (twice) -- so durability is an issue and a lot depends on the second year DTs. The LBs are young. The secondary takes a big step back from 2014. Can expect to return to our usual defense in 2016, but this is a transition year per the coaches. And with all we lost to graduation, it almost has to be. I am glad others are optimistic about the defensive side but I agree with the coaches -- a transitional year for a young defense. The proof won't come until October-November, but I believe our offense will surprise. Throw out the 2014 stats (after Hunt went out), and look at the promise of the returning players. [/QUOTE]