Having a defense with a four man front, with DL not being asked to do things they couldn’t do (last year), having quality linebackers including a field general in Chambliss who understands Aurich’s system and coaches at all three levels that know Aurich’s system should bring cohesion vs the hodge podge staff that we had last year under Butler. Is it going to be a top 25 unit like under White? Who knows, but I believe the defense should be set up for vast improvement in run defense simply due to a more sound scheme.
I think the offense should be the best we’ve seen under Rhule, by far. You don’t think Colandrea is accurate? He can throw and run, actually extend plays with his feet and allow Dana to call the offense as he wants. If you aren’t a little excited to see what Wade can do with the most talented OL we’ve had under Rhule, I can’t help you. They’re going to be able to run the ball. We also have the deepest WR room we’ve had under Rhule. Gilmer and Hunter are studs. Barney needs to step up. Quinn Clark, Cortez Mills, Keelan Smith, all a solid backup unit. Bonner is healthy again. We have playmakers to work with Colandrea. As far as RB, I don’t think Nelson and Mozee are nearly as bad as many seem to think and Rule seems to be a legit every down back. Obviously, he’s young, but he flashed his burst in the spring game. But the run game is going to look much improved simply due to an improved OL coached by a competent OL coach.
As I’ve already mentioned, I expect 8 regular season wins as a sign of real improvement. I believe the talent is there. Can Rhule actually do it? Time will tell.