Breaking down the spring football outlook for Texas A&M:
Coach: Jimbo Fisher (9-4, one season at A&M; 92-27 overall, nine seasons)
Last season: 9-4 (5-3 SEC, T-2 in SEC West)
Returning starters: Eight offense/Four defense
Spring practice opens: March 20
Spring scrimmage: April 13
1. Looking for linemen. The defensive line has arguably been A&M's deepest unit the last couple of seasons. That depth will be tested this year after three of the four starters are off to the NFL. With ends Landis Durham and Kingsley Keke gone, assistant coach Terry Price will be looking for a new starting edge rusher.