re: Can Krags guide Lee in this new setup?

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1. Kragthorpe steps down due to unfortunate health issues. Although a truely sad story, how does this move impact Lee's ability to progress?

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Krags is still QB coach which is the most important job he had.

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2. Russell Shepherd is out for the first game. Who are the go-to receivers? Shep was not catching a great deal to begin with.

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We have a lot of young talent at receiver, and I think they can replace Shepard.

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3. Who is (are) the leader(s)? Who steps up and rallies the players to fight in the face of adversity?

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This is a good question. If some have developed this team has a shot, but I am pretty sure there will be some on the defense at least.

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4. If Les Miles is a good leader to his players and fellow coaches, how good is he at developing that in others?

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No one knows. We've continue to have a general trend of decline in leadership every year Les has been here in my opinion, particularly since 07 with 2009 and 2010 defenses being the only improvement in my mind. I do think Les will get it done though, he has an excellent staff.