Of course, almost everybody hopes or thinks they've found the right components as long as they escape the offseason without any major injuries. For the most part, that happened throughout the conference. Still, at places like Pitt, where one of the conference's biggest offensive standouts, receiver Antonio Bryant, endured a troubled spring, there might be signs of problems. First, Bryant was held out of the start of spring practice because he did not fully participate in the team's offseason conditioning program. Then, after he returned to the field, he was eventually suspended because of on-field disagreements with coaches and teammates.
Every player needs to understand that.
We have a commitment to academics and a commitment to playing as a team. RB William Green ranks as the team's top tailback, and should not have to worry about sharing the workload this season. Key WRs again look to be Jamal Burke and Dedrick Dewalt. DE Antonio Garay enjoyed a strong spring after missing most of last season with a knee injury. LB Doug Bessette had a good spring and might be one of several experienced linebackers who earn additional playing time this season.