They have a very experienced, deep offensive line, and the best skill position players in the nation, so whoever is behind center should fair very well. The defense, which was historically great last season, lost a number of playmakers, particularly the linebackers, but has more than enough talent in waiting to plug the holes. The Trojans will challenge for another National Championship, but they will probably end up in their fifth consecutive Rose Bowl, which really isn't all that bad..There is no date that looms larger than March 3, when the current deal expires. If no deal is in place then and Smith was vocal about trying to reach an agreement by that point the league endures a work stoppage, players cannot work out at team facilities and their health benefits are compromised. The league would begin to lose money.

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