I think that's right. I don't see much argument for the team being better this year than last. QB will be good but not phenomenal. I'd be surprised if Lloyd is ready to start with no spring practice. I'd expect Harris to start, but I don't think any of the current backs will be better than Dowdle and Feaster (yet). Wideout should be worse, since Edwards, Markway, and Dowdle were like 70% of passing production. The offensive line will be basically the same, so okay, but not great. Defense has more depth than the past couple of seasons, so it will be decent, but I guess it will still be middle of the road for the SEC, unless both Pickens and Burch are ready and explode. But I think it's fairly likely the team will be worse than last year but have a better record, since no UNC or App State (and avoiding the blowouts in the first part of the season. Confidence helps.).
Do you see 9 wins?