Offense is for sure losing its two best players: Deebo and Bailey, in some order. The unit could possibly lose it’s third and fourth best players as well: Edwards and Stanley, in some order. If all 4 of those guys are gone, it’s going to hurt; and that side of the ball will probably have to work through some growing pains, even with a long time starter returning at QB and some quality, if somewhat theoretical at this point, depth at WR and OL. The running backs are an average group, at best, and that’s not going to change.
Defense will lose two starting CBs, one of the few position groups to play well. They’ll lose safety options, and if Kinlaw goes, they’ll be replacing their most talented lineman.
The better days ahead stuff could be said for every team not named Alabam and Clemson. It’s hollow on its face, and especially true for a team like South Carolina who might be replacing their two best wide receivers, two best offensive lineman, their best corner and best defensive lineman.