What kind of team will Georgia football have next season?

Nov 26, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) runs for a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) runs for a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien (35) runs the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the third quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien (35) runs the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the third quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Offense

Georgia can’t get much worse on offense. In 2016 the offensive line was one of Georgia’s worst in recent memory. Plus the wide receiver corps was young and lacked any standout receiver which is something the Bulldogs offense had been known for since the early 1990’s.

Quarterback

No issues here. Georgia will even have the ideal problem at quarterback for 2017. Jacob Eason seems like a lock and he’s been praised as the future of the quarterback position in the SEC. But Jake Fromm isn’t coming to Athens to hold a clip board and wear a headset. He will look to take that spot.

Eason passed for 2,266 yards as a freshman with 14 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Those are very solid numbers for a freshman, especially one with a young receiving corps and a struggling offensive line.

Expect Fromm to take a redshirt so he can become the starter as a sophomore if Eason leaves after his junior year. But also expect the two to push each other so they both become better quarterbacks. If Eason gets injured, Georgia should be in good hands with Fromm.

Running Back

This ones tough to judge because neither Chubb or Michel have announced if they are returning or not. If one or both return then there won’t be much mystery around the position. Chubb and Michel will lead the rushing attack. Both have 1,000 yards seasons under their belts. Chubb can pass 1,000 in the bowl game, Michel can reach 800 after missing the first few games of 2016 with an injury.

Beyond them is Brian Herrien who has played very well this season when he’s on the field. He has 362 yards and nearly reached 100 at South Carolina. But his play time has diminished as Chubb and Michel returned to form.

Past Herrien is freshman Elijah Holyfield and commits D’Andre Swift and Toneil Clark who are both top 10 running backs in the nation according to 247 Sports. Running Back U will endure through another recruiting class.