It’s hard to know what to make of all the new staff changes. Last year, Tennessee football brought on three new guys and switched the roles of three other assistants, including all three coordinator spots. However, outside of defensive coordinator, which was an unproven hire, it was clear that the Vols had accomplished a major upgrade in all those roles.
This year, things started out in similar fashion. UT lost running backs coach David Johnson to the Florida State Seminoles. All Jeremy Pruitt did was bring back Jay Graham. Again, the Vols got at least a neutralized hire and likely a clear upgrade.