Monroe Freeling is a great player, but returning production is what wins games in November. We've got a loaded roster full of guys who have played together and know how to win in this league. Georgia might get the headlines in April, but we're building a team to win on Saturdays in the fall. Our experience in the trenches is going to be the difference when we see them on the field.

Georgia's draft success is undeniable, but returning production correlates directly with early-season performance. Texas brings back 85% of their offensive production, which is a top-10 rate nationally. That continuity matters for winning games in September, not just April. Freeling is a great talent, but the Bulldogs lost a ton of defensive experience. The team that reloads fastest will set the standard.

Returning production correlates more with year-over-year improvement than draft hype. Georgia's 87% returning production is a top-5 figure nationally, which matters more for 2024 wins than where one lineman gets drafted.