SEC Spring Practice: Biggest Question for Every Team in the Conference

Nov 22, 2014; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defense push Ole Miss Rebels running back Mark Dodson (7) into the end zone after stopping Dodson at the line of scrimmage at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas defeated Mississippi 30-0. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Arkansas Razorbacks

Biggest Question: With more depth in the trenches and more new talent coming in this year, will everybody be able to gel on the offensive and defensive lines?

Bret Bielema’s system is obviously predicated around incredibly tough, strong, brutal, and physical offensive and defensive lines. Coaching the Wisconsin Badgers for years instilled that culture in him, and the same style is being taken to Arkansas.

And after dramatic improvement the first two years, Razorbacks fans are hoping for a next step this year in the loaded SEC West. To do that, Bielema has a good start with lots of depth and talent on the offensive line along with four returning starters, but the loss of right tackle Brey Cook hurts. The depth is fine, but if they can gel is still a question.

On defense, Arkansas needs a pass rush, which was helped by the addition of JUCO transfer Jeremiah Ledbetter. How will he mix in with the rest of the line? And will the other defensive linemen step up this Spring?

If Arkansas can get a pass rush going, then they could be a very dangerous team, assuming that their offensive line does indeed have no trouble playing together with so much talent and size.

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