QB: Better. I hope all the work Taylor put in shows. Also I am more confident in our #2 guy this year whether it be RK3 or Tommy
RB/FB: Better. Doesn't get much better than Rex but the addition of Cross and Morrow plus more development from AA and Braylon. We are set.
WR: Better. EXPERIENCE!!!! Young guys have a lot of experience now, plus hearing good things from JW (even though may RS). O ya, no more no hands Kinnie.
TE: Better. Healthy Kyler and Ben, they are going to do their thing. Hopefully Kyler worked on blocking as I see that to be the only weakness of these two.
OL: Same. We are healthy but yet unproven. Also still have guys moving around just one week out from first game.....expect same: greatness one play...bonehead move next. Hope not, hope we restore the order here.
DL: Better (barely). Maybe don't have the dominate players of past few years but I love what Coach K brings to the table. He always had good dline's at Iowa, lets hope it follows him.
LB: Worse. This group could still but good, but you don't just replace #4....He was a VERY special player. I think Compton plays BIG this year.
CB: Better. Talent bursting out the seams here...we here the coaches talk about 5-6 guys that could start here...DEPTH.
S: Better. Like Compton I think this is Stafford's year. I am hearing he finally has the coverages down (didn't really last year), he is a playmaker. Also like the athleticism that PJ or Harvey Jackson bring to other safety position (upgrade from Cassidy).
Special Teams: Worse. Listen why before rip me.....Maher is going to do his thing (All-A in my opinion). But the new kickoff rules are going to limit what Ameer can do this year, teams already don't kick to him most of the time. Now the rules make returns less likey....
Good idea on topic OP! I think I am little optimistic due to the long off-season....O well! Pass the Koolaid!