A player's importance can be measured in very identifiable traits, and the Tennessee football program has many who are necessary cogs, especially within the framework of what is supposed to be a breakout season.
From guys who the Volunteers would be lost without to others who need to live up to massive expectations in order for the program to, there are players at every position who are needed, relied upon, depended on.
It starts with quarterback Joshua Dobbs, who is arguably the most important player on the entire team. The whole season may depend on whether or not he stays healthy considering he has three true freshmen behind him on the depth chart.