I think silsbee will be just fine. the o-line lost four starters including TE, but with a new, faster, quicker OL coming back and without losing much size, the tigers possibilities are endless with offensive options. ryan hargrove will more than likely fill the gap of last years jay mullens at TE. while smaller and not near as strong as mullens, hargrove is twice as fast and has good hands which adds to the tigers threats. garrett verdine is the first option for RG. he's smaller than last years byron white but is just as strong and a lot quicker. emery manning will be a force to reckon with if he gets the start at the other guard, with jose leal, a 325 pounder on the other tackle opposite houston recruited 315 pound daniel paulus. the line is strong and all but 2 bench over 300 lbs and squat over 500. the new strong, quik line will provide for young jeremy johnson to learn and will give a little room to breathe. the wide receiver spot is in excellent shape as donovan harris returns. brooks allen, mikel willis, and a couple juniors will add some more excitement to the tigers receiving game. the RB spots are shaping up to be some of the best in years with Castle and Barnes. brandon watts should seee some play time as RB also. he was exceptional as a JV RB. defensive side of the ball needs some work in the secondary but with a lot of speed in the back i think they'll shape up just fine. brandon watts, a returning first team LB will bring some leadership and needed experience to the table for the tigers. jesse coleman, tadarron traylor/ garrett verdine, and emery manning/ chad dobbins bring a very aggressive d-line to the table for the tigers this year. the tigers will be strong and will come to play every game like they always do.