Offensively, outside of QB, our skill positions should be pretty loaded. ABs, BBs, and WRs will be very talented and deep. Our OL should be pretty good as well. Lots of upper classmen at those positions. As of right now, it looks like Matthew Jordan will be our starting QB in 2017. He won't be the dynamic playmaker that JeT is, but I think he'll be a combination of Nesbitt's tough running, and Tevin's mastery of the offense...plus a stronger arm. Really liked what I saw on tape for MJ's passing...we'll see how he does the next couple of seasons. With the deep skill positions and the OL, MJ won't be asked to carry the offense...just take care of the ball. Anything above that from MJ will be gravy, but I think he does have the skillset to be more than just a "game manager".
Defensively, our Defensive Ends should be NASTY deep. Freeman, Simmons, Chungong, Saint-Amour should be the anchors in 2017. DL should at least be able to hold their own. LB and DB are more of a question. Like what I saw from some of the younger guys recruiting tape, but you never know until they start playing.
I think offensively we should still be very good. More questions marks on defense. I honestly think the year before in 2016 is setting up to be a once in a generation type year for GT (national title picture type year).
If Butch Jones is still there, Tennessee will still be good. Josh Dobbs will be gone, but Tennessee is loading up with a LOT of talent that will be playing the next two seasons before 2017.
Will be a very attractive game from a historical rival perspective (due to our SEC days), regional proximity, and two programs with an upward trajectory.