The arrival of [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag] in Gainesville brought the usual buzz of excitement that a new regime always carries with it. But now the rubber is about to meet the road and all the good vibes and big talk in the world won’t win the Gators’ games for them. The coaching and roster in place now will define what Florida’s identity becomes under Napier and his top assistants, [autotag]Rob Sale[/autotag] and [autotag]Patrick Toney[/autotag].
On the offensive side of the ball, Sale is spearheading the coaching and schematic decisions that have shaped the current state of the team. Whether it will pay dividends is about to be seen, but it’s already clear which players will be the pivot points for the identity of the Napier/Sale offense.
The five players we’ve singled out here aren’t necessarily who you’d call the most important, but some make more of an impact than their standing with the team and fame with fans might indicate.