The three players who represented the Tennessee football program at SEC media days a couple of weeks back handled the questions from the media contingent like old pros.
By now, quarterback Joshua Dobbs, outside linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin and cornerback Cameron Sutton are that. They're seasoned veterans, not only in front of the cameras but also comfortable in the second skin of the orange-and-white uniforms.
Yes, they said, they know about the expectations and embrace them. No, they didn't want to respond to Florida's annual trash-talking games. Yes, they're more comfortable as leaders in this program because they know what to expect from each other and the coaching staff.