Bill C.: Roles can get pretty blurry on the Mizzou defense, which played a 4-2-5 more than its listed 4-3 last year and could alter between a 3- and 4-man line and a 4- and 5-man secondary quite a bit coming season. Versatility is key, and it's hard to figure out what the real pecking order is as opposed to the one posted on the depth chart (which doesn't include a nickel back or fourth linebacker).
On paper, Browning will be backing up Anthony Sherrils at strong safety this year. But the senior, who has seen time on special teams for three years and filled in the gaps during suspensions and garbage time over the last couple of years, could end up as more of a jack-of-all-trades fill-in in 2015.