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5 Questions for Tennessee Football During 2015 Spring Practice

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5 Questions for Tennessee Football During 2015 Spring Practice

Butch Jones Tennessee Volunteers
Randy Sartin, USA TODAY SPORTS

The Tennessee Volunteers showed improvement last second, its second under head coach Butch Jones. Now, the Vols hope to take the next step to compete in the SEC. Here are five questions for Tennessee during spring practice.

5. Can Josh Dobbs Be a Leader on Offense?

Josh Dobbs Tennessee Volunteers
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5. Can Josh Dobbs Be a Leader on Offense?

Josh Dobbs Tennessee Volunteers

Dobbs will be behind center when the season starts. He needs to cut down on his interceptions this season, but Dobbs should be the leader for Jones' offense in 2015.

4. Can Alvin Kamara Challenge Jalen Hurd at Running Back?

Jalen Hurd Tennessee Volunteers
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4. Can Alvin Kamara Challenge Jalen Hurd at Running Back?

Jalen Hurd Tennessee Volunteers

Kamara has been a star this spring, while Hurd has been held out of some contact drills. Don't be surprised to see both players get significant playing time this fall.

3. Will Ethan Wolf Be a Big Part of the Offense?

Ethan Wolf Tennessee Volunteers
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3. Will Ethan Wolf Be a Big Part of the Offense?

Ethan Wolf Tennessee Volunteers

The big tight end caught 23 passes for 212 yards last season. He's got the talent to be a standout, according to the folks in Knoxville. Look for Dobbs to target Wolf more this season.

2. Will the Defense be Better?

Brian Randolph Tennessee Volunteers
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2. Will the Defense be Better?

Brian Randolph Tennessee Volunteers

Tennessee gave up nearly as many yards as it gained last season. Jones has some playmakers in place that he hopes will improve that unit this season.

1. Can Tennessee Win the SEC East?

Butch Jones Tennessee Volunteers
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1. Can Tennessee Win the SEC East?

Butch Jones Tennessee Volunteers

The division appears to be wide open for the 2015 season. Jones has assembled enough talent to compete for the title. At this point, it's up for grabs, and Tennessee will be in the mix.

Tim Letcher is a writer for RantSports. Like him on Facebook.
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