[Single Wing 77]

Have to put an asterisk here.

Belfry is more talented at the skill positions IMHO.

Browning has been almost an one for one replacement for Corbett. Wellman and Hunter are better versions of themselves, Hunter by a large margin. Hensley is an upgrade over Fletcher as the backup FB they spell Wellman with.

Catron was a big loss, but Belfry got Justin Adkins back after missing essentially all of last year due to injury.

Throw in improvement from Jessie at SE and I think it is safe to say Belfry is a little more talented at the skill positions.



Now when we are talking about the line that's a different story. This OLine is playing at a Championship level but I am not about to say they are better or more talented than last year's OLine with 3 D-1 starters.

The gap isnt as noticable as most expected, but in my humble opinion you can't compare this to one of the most dominant OLines to come through EKY.

They lost 4 d-1 linemen and a d-1 back. They may very well be more talented at the skill spots, but I don't think it's enough to cover the difference in talent on the line. I think the over all team talent level has fallen quite a bit even if the skill players are more talented than last year. Again, that's not throwing off on the kids that are currently playing on the line. They're top their players and a top teir unit. They'll be tough to do anything with. Best of luck to the pirates, hope to see you all on thanksgiving weekend!