re: Will LSU have a better chance to make a run in ‘18 or ‘19?

Better in 2019 and I say this if we don't have weird transfers.

The entire starting OL and every backup will return

Every QB will return and if not, at least the starter and one backup who will have gotten snaps in games

Every WR will return

All RBs but Brossette and Ducre return, plus we bring in what I believe will be at the very least, the #2 in production by the end of his freshman season, Tyrion Davis.

On defense you might lose Lawrence, but I'd bet he returns. You'll lose Battle, the Stanford transfer, White, and Greedy. LSU is still freaking loaded and will have talent, depth, and experience on all three levels of defense.

Miss St, Auburn, and Ole Miss lose everything. We most likely will play Vandy from the East, and UF and TAMU come to Baton Rouge. I see Texas being really good next year, and Bama as well, but the schedule is roses next year compared to this year.

If LSU can gain the much needed experience on offense, and gain experience with depth on defense, the 2019 season sets up for a huge year, I'm talking 11-1/12-0. This year we are getting shite on with the Fulton situation, the schedule, the OL, the new offense, new coaches at several offensive positions, all the inexperienced players on offense, etc.