If Ed Orgeron had his druthers, he wouldn't need to replace Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Shelvin.
But if any position group could absorb the loss of two starters, it's wide receiver and defensive line.
Monday's practice was the Tigers' first without Chase and Shelvin, both of whom opted out of the 2020 season for personal reasons. Orgeron understood their decisions, and though no coach wants to replace first-stringers weeks ahead of the season kickoff, he feels good about the depth on hand.
"Those guys obviously talked to their families and made a decision," Orgeron said Tuesday during a virtual press conference with reporters.