Chad Kelly is locked into the 2016 starting gig, but offseason departures could mean the Rebels' quarterback of the future sees some action as a freshman.
Some well-meaning Ole Miss fans still seem to think there's a chance Shea Patterson, the nation's No. 1 quarterback recruit, will come in and unseat Chad Kelly as the starter in 2016. I'm here to tell you that's not happening. Still, with the departures of DeVante Kincade and Ryan Buchanan, Shea has a chance to be a critical backup.
With spring practice underway and Patterson getting his first reps as an early enrollee, let's take a look at the role he could end up playing in 2016.