Evaluating off-season and pre season

[DisabledAccount]

I seen a lot of discussion about what is best way of evaluating future success, what you all feel is the best way of evaluating talent on a team going into a season and potential success?

[Sharkbait]

I really think you have to base it on the previous years teams talent, look at what key losses there were what key additions there are and look at the younger players that are moving up into key positions.  7 on 7 camps allow you to see how well the backs and receivers are working full contact team camps allow you to look at your team as a whole.  The spring games are a pretty good indicator of your team but do not reflect transfers over the summer.  Basically you guess at how good everyone is and find out for real in December.

[BrowardHandicapper]

 Give me a talented incoming roster with lots of Juniors, Seniors, a consistent winning program, and great coaching - I will never never sweat or get overly confident in spring football.  Believe in your program and coaching to adjust to players and situations rather than worrying the entire summer if your QB is going to be a little more accurate or if your WR will improve his hands over the summer. Regardless of how your team looks in the spring, just have confidence that the program/coaches have 5-6 months to iron things out.   No need to start getting excited or worrying till late August IMO.