I've been saying it all off-season...and now you all can't deny it anymore. That 3-7 team was the biggest waste of talent in Tennessee Football history. Gray is starting at OU. Lawrence a backup DB here is starting at OU. Morris projected starter.
Chandler at UNC and many more.
And YES. Henry To'oto'o will start at Alabama. They are absolutely set on defense except for one ILB spot...which has now been filled. He'll be playing beside Christian Harris- an 80 tackle 4.5 sack LB and Will Anderson probably the best pass rusher in the SEC, and only a sophomore.
What did we replace him with?
The best Linebacker Texas has had in years, and future NFL draft pick...so we didn't lose anything truly. It's just that we still need to add a pass rusher and athletic CB...
I personally like the nastiness Mitchell brings. It doesn't mean Henry To'oto'o was a dud. Obviously not if Bama accepted his transfer. I don't think we will miss him though.
I've been excited about seeing Mitchell play beside Banks. Garland looks to be a solid 4th LB/ special teamer.
I like how things are being shaked up!! It creates uncertainty. I have to be real. Bama looked super sloppy in their spring game. Talented but super sloppy. Not sold on O'Brian as OC. They're vulnerable.