When the Gators’ offense jogs out onto the field for the first time against Florida Atlantic next Saturday, everybody’s attention will be squarely on quarterback Emory Jones.
Sure, the progress the offensive line made this offseason – or the lack thereof – is an important thing to monitor. Ditto for a retooled receiving corps that’s missing its top-3 playmakers from last season.
But, in every level of football, you have to have a great quarterback to contend for championships.
Jones has shown flashes of being that guy in spot duty over the last three years, but it’s a completely different dynamic now that he’s the starter.