I'm actually more optimistic then most about next season. I think on offense we'll be better at the skill positions, QB, WR and even TE, ( Lachey and O have been out a lot, and we have TE's). We'll be fine at RB. With Stephens, Dunker, Elsbury, Myslinski, Pieper, we have a good core ad I think some young talent coming up. We'll have all conf worthy kicker, and punter. We'll lose a bunch on D, but I think the pieces are there. Hope Graves returns. Might see Allen move inside some. Max LL is a beast. Lots of young DE's. The DB's will be more seasoned. Might see Lutmer or Nestor at the cash, (a more natural position for him. ). We'll lose all of the LB's, but like Hitchens, Harrell has had three years to learn his craft at the Mike LB. I could see the defense surprise next season as well even with all the graduations.