This year's team that separates MSU from the playoff teams? Given that nearly the entire team returns, and incrementsl improvements should be expected across the boatd, I think what separates us from being a legit contender is a pass rushing DE.
I would rate expectations for our units as follows:
QB championship level
Rb championship level
WR championship level
TE winning football
OL winning football
DT championship level
DE serviceable
LB Championship level
Cb championship level
S Winning footbal
I would rate expectations for our units as follows:
QB championship level
Rb championship level
WR championship level
TE winning football
OL winning football
DT championship level
DE serviceable
LB Championship level
Cb championship level
S Winning footbal