Predictions:
1) Regular season record : I think we'll be flirting with the playoffs and squeeze in if we are very lucky. 9-7
2) Starting QB on the last day of regular season : Garrard has the tools and appears healthy at this point. I really like Matt Moore but I don't think he can beat DG out for this kind of offense.
3) ONE player with the biggest breakout season : Reggie Bush. RB was not properly plugged into our offense for the first half of last season. In Sherman's offense, I think he'll improve both his running and catching yards by at least a 3rd this year.
4) Top performing rookie by season end :
Martin, Jonathan. He's a good fit for this line and will likely be a substantial improvement over what we've had at right guard recently, even in his first year. This could have a big impact on both our running and passing game.
5) Defense ranking at regular season end : top 10. Several of our players are close to having breakout seasons on defense. Smith, Davis will begin to play like adults and our linebackers will be solid. Defensive line will begin to mold into a more dominating unit with Odric showing the flashes of excellence he nade last year a lot more often. Safety is still a big question , but hoping for the best (if we get solid play from them, then we may make top 5 D).
6) Offense ranking at regular season end : I think just having the WCO implemented will get us a top 15 offense, although we don't likely have the ideal tools for it yet.