What will be the 3 most improved units over last year?

[FrancisSawyer]

Defensive Line
Linebackers
Secondary
Offensive Line
Wide Receiver
Running Back
Tight End
Special Teams Kick Returns
Special Teams Kick Coverage

I'll go with
Defensive Line. Coach Salavae' has a unit that goes 12 deep and will come in waves. This is an extremely versatile group that will stop the run and rush the passer.

Secondary. Coach Addae works his magic once again. Both Cornerback and Safety are deep, talented and versatile(there's that word again).

Offensive Line. Mirabal and Cristobal will have this unit playing up to it's potential. Depth is a concern but this unit will be much improved.

Edit: Honorable Mention:
Linebacker. This is my dark horse for most improved. This is a gut feeling based on a few factors. The addition of Caleb Johnson to solidify the middle plus Keontra Smith being up to 230 lbs and being better equipped to be more physical are starting points. Add a fully healthy Waynmon Steed, Chase Smith getting his opportunity and a talented freshman duo in Wes Bissainthe and Thomas Davis who will both get better and better to go along with the veteran Corey Flagg who is steady instinctive and always in the right spot. Take all that with Charlie Strong as the LB coach and the benefit of playing in a real scheme that doesn't leave the LBs hung out to dry and you have the foundation for significant improvement.

The defense as a whole will be significantly improved because of the DL and the secondary. Now if this LB corps develops then the defense has the opportunity to be elite. Coaching really does make a huge difference.

 

[305_separatist]

LBs, they are being coached by an actual HC who has been around the block, are actually tackling in practice, and will have beast units all around them to make their lives easier. Will be a complete 180.

 

[prg3Kane]

I don't see how the LB'ers could be any worse given no changes.

 

[BoxingRobes]

All three levels of the defense.

 

[KANE]

Tackling,
Running Game
DISCIPLINE!!!

 

[WestEndZone]

All of them.

 

[No_Fly_Zone]

DL
LB
OL

The DL has a couple of solid very coaches plus JT in an "off-field" role. Incredible. Scheme will be much more disciplined. But more importantly, there was a huge influx of versatile talent on the DL. I am expect this to be the strength of the defense, and maybe even the entire team (after TVD).

Even if every LB were the same and showed zero growth, they'd still make my top 3 because of how much I expect them to benefit from the change in scheme and improved DL talent. Add to this the fact the LBs are now receiving real coaching, practicing actual tackling in practice, and we have Caleb Johnson, WB, and a healthy, rust-free Steed, and I think this unit will be much improved. Besides, last year was so bad, even being a C+ LB unit would be a HUGE improvement.

Cristobal + Mirabal alone could get them on this list. Add in a couple of transfers to add size and depth on the IOL, a healthy Jalen Rivers, and a resurging John Campbell, and I think the light turns on for this unit. Overall still lacking depth, but there are at least 6-7 serviceable to "pretty good" options for the OL. They may not be a great OL at this point, but I am expecting them to be in a top 4 OL in the ACC (competing with the likes of Pitt, UL, and Clemson).

 

[swampcougar1]

ST
LB
OL

 

[canesfanmpls]

Gonna go with:
Offense
Defense
Special Teams

 

[423Hurricane]

There are coaching upgrades at every position. I believe we’ll see improvement across the board and particularly OL, DL, LB.

 

[Trav]

Defensive Line
Linebackers
Secondary
Offensive Line
Wide Receiver
Running Back
Tight End
Special Teams Kick Returns
Special Teams Kick Coverage

I'll go with
Defensive Line. Coach Salavae' has a unit that goes 12 deep and will come in waves. This is an extremely versatile group that will stop the run and rush the passer.

Secondary. Coach Addae works his magic once again. Both Cornerback and Safety are deep, talented and versatile(there's that word again).

Offensive Line. Mirabal and Cristobal will have this unit playing up to it's potential. Depth is a concern but this unit will be much improved.

Edit: Honorable Mention:
Linebacker. This is my dark horse for most improved. This is a gut feeling based on a few factors. The addition of Caleb Johnson to solidify the middle plus Keontra Smith being up to 230 lbs and being better equipped to be more physical are starting points. Add a fully healthy Waynmon Steed, Chase Smith getting his opportunity and a talented freshman duo in Wes Bissainthe and Thomas Davis who will both get better and better to go along with the veteran Corey Flagg who is steady instinctive and always in the right spot. Take all that with Charlie Strong as the LB coach and the benefit of playing in a real scheme that doesn't leave the LBs hung out to dry and you have the foundation for significant improvement.

The defense as a whole will be significantly improved because of the DL and the secondary. Now if this LB corps develops then the defense has the opportunity to be elite. Coaching really does make a huge difference.

Yea those are the 3 I would pick. I also still think WR is gonna surprise some people.

 

[Cane Tankerous]

Defensive Line
Linebackers
Secondary
Offensive Line
Wide Receiver
Running Back
Tight End
Special Teams Kick Returns
Special Teams Kick Coverage

I'll go with
Defensive Line. Coach Salavae' has a unit that goes 12 deep and will come in waves. This is an extremely versatile group that will stop the run and rush the passer.

Secondary. Coach Addae works his magic once again. Both Cornerback and Safety are deep, talented and versatile(there's that word again).

Offensive Line. Mirabal and Cristobal will have this unit playing up to it's potential. Depth is a concern but this unit will be much improved.

Edit: Honorable Mention:
Linebacker. This is my dark horse for most improved. This is a gut feeling based on a few factors. The addition of Caleb Johnson to solidify the middle plus Keontra Smith being up to 230 lbs and being better equipped to be more physical are starting points. Add a fully healthy Waynmon Steed, Chase Smith getting his opportunity and a talented freshman duo in Wes Bissainthe and Thomas Davis who will both get better and better to go along with the veteran Corey Flagg who is steady instinctive and always in the right spot. Take all that with Charlie Strong as the LB coach and the benefit of playing in a real scheme that doesn't leave the LBs hung out to dry and you have the foundation for significant improvement.

The defense as a whole will be significantly improved because of the DL and the secondary. Now if this LB corps develops then the defense has the opportunity to be elite. Coaching really does make a huge difference.

Defensive Line is getting some love