This entire thing is really long. Do not read it. Just go straight to the comments and write "TLDR".

Trigger Warning: Some of my opinions may seem critical of the football team. They are. If you can't stand any comment that suggest LSU is anything less than perfect, don't read any further. You will be triggered.

Canada is supposed to fix everything with his new scheme, but we have a lot of weak links on the offensive side of the ball.

QB:
Grade = D+

This gets discussed every year to oblivion so I won't touch on it here. Everyone knows we're going to stink at the quarterback position until we don't.

Here is Etling in 2016 compared side-by-side with Harris from 2015. We need significant improvement at this position.

WR:
Grade = C-

Chark is the returning "star" here with 466 yards and 3 touchdowns on 26 catches. Everyone else is a complete unknown. Couple that with the issues at Quarterback, don't expect a lot from this group.

OL:
Grade = C+

Lost a lot of talent over these last few years. Still hurting for a 1st-RD level talent at either tackle since Collins left. The inside looks strong unless Clapp goes down at center (injury history). The offensive line issues will only highlight the bad quarterback play and inexperienced receiver corps.

RB:
Grade= B+

Guice will win the Heisman. Okay, so probably not, but all indications are that Guice will have an All-American type season. We all hope he stays healthy, as the depth behind him is suspect. Brossette could be in for a great year backing up Guice.

TE:
Grade: Incomplete

No grade for this position group until we have a better idea of how Canada intends to use them. If we were grading on production and talent alone, this group compares most closely to the wide receiver corps.

Dave Aranda is our defensive mastermind and Tiger Rant Golden boy, but he is replacing an incredible amount of talent on this side of the ball.

Defensive (Nose) Tackle:
Grade= B

Ed Alexander is another fan favorite here on the rant.
As far as anyone can tell, Gilmore is still the starter here. Shelvin looks talented (and massive) but will have to work hard to make the grades and even harder to see the field. Not a ton of depth, but a lot of talent.

Defensive End :

Grade = A -

Absolutely fantastic depth here on the outside defensive line spots. The only "star power" you really see is a guy like Rashard Lawrence, who I think will have a dominating year if he stays healthy. Outside of that, this position goes about 8 players deep who could see action in games this year for LSU.

Inside Linebacker:

Grade = A

No returning starters at this position, but the future looks bright with an absolute monster in running back turned middle linebacker Devin White.

His backup will be Alexander, another senior who has long awaited their turn in line in the mold of Jones and Riley before him.

Sprinkle in a trio of talented freshman linebackers,a five star talent who can play both inside and out in Divinity and position coach Dave Aranda and you have a position group that could wind up being one of the best in LSU History come 2018.

Outside Linebacker:

Grade = B

It was tough to give a position group with a guy like Arden Key, who has the talent to be the #1 overall pick in the 2018 draft, anything less than A.

But outside of Key, this group is dominated by converted defensive backs and (redshirt) freshman who have played little to no snaps for the Tigers.

Unless K'Lavon Chaisson comes in and has an immediately impact, or guys like Sci Martin and Andre Anthony step up and stay healthy, the depth at this group might be in trouble.

Corner:

Grade = B +

I expect Tolliver to have a great Junior season and head on to the NFL.

I have concerns that Jackson never seemed to learn to get his head around and had a couple of break downs last year that cost us big in games.

The talent is there behind him if he struggles, but that talent is unproven.

If Jackson struggles, can the young guys behind him step up? If Tolliver struggles with injuries again, is there someone on the roster ready to be the #1 corner?

Safety:

Grade = A -

I imagine Paris and Battle get the starting nod at both safety spots this year. Talented guys who have waited their respective turns.

The talent behind them, however, is unreal, with Grant Delpit and Jacoby Stevens both looking like they can come in and start right away, with a hungry Harris behind them.

Aranda and Raymond will have to get creative and find a way to get some of these talented young safeties on the field together.

This post was edited on 7/6/17 at 1:32 pm