"1. ACC defenses will struggle just as much as they did a year ago to stop this offense. The spread option has been successful for as long as Paul Johnson has been running it, and that's not going to change after one season in the ACC. Instead, the Jackets will be even more efficient at running it, and that in turn will open in things up in the passing game and give defensive coordinators even more of a headache.
2. The Yellow Jackets' growing pains up front will be the difference in the Coastal Division race. It's the most glaring weakness for Georgia Tech, and one that only time and game experience can overcome. Having to replace three of four starters on the defensive line will be no easy task, and the offensive line continues to be a work in progress. That's something the Hokies shouldn't have to worry about this fall.
3. There will be at least one going away party at the end of the season. Watch Dwyer this season and watch him closely, because he might not be around next year if he decides to forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft. He's not the only one. Morgan Burnett and Demaryius Thomas should also wind up pretty high on some draft boards if they have the season they're capable of. My prediction is at least one of those three will leave early, and since we're doing predictions, I'll go ahead and say Dwyer will be the guy. He could be the top running back in the draft, but he's got to stay healthy and he might not have as many carries this fall because they've got plenty of depth to share the workload."
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