There are too many talented players on the DL for someone not to step up (we have 5 DL who were rated in the top 10 at their position coming out of HS). Despite the rotation we did have an experienced and talented starting DL last year and the rest of the crowd had limited reps. Nobody really had an opportunity to show what they were capable of. Fraser was dinged after the first game. Patterson showed moments of absolute brilliance as a true - and inexperienced - frosh. One or two of a 10-12 man group are likely to disappoint - but two or three others are going to put on a show.
Our secondary is dramatically improved.
We have the number one rated CB from each of the past two classes, 5 DBs rated in the top 10 at their positions, and three more rated in the top 20. THAT is depth. And I for one am buying into the story that EJ was pushing Gamble before the thumb. A strong secondary will give the DL more time to do their thang. And I don't think the LBs will hurt us too much.
I can't recall any
OSU D with this much depth. You could field a team of all 2's that could represent in the Big Ten. Our only problem is inexperience and we may be overestimating that.
I am pumped.