ranging from coaching to injuries that could set back any QB. The freakish numbers of injuries was a huge factor as a QB can't function without weapons.

It's tough to know exactly where Tanner is at considering the disarray from last season. When those factors are considered you don't just kick an Elite 11 guy to the curb. The stabilization of coaching, the addition of receiver talent, and a more healthy squad could have a considerable impact in Mangum's performance. Then again maybe he's a bust and gets beat by a freshman. Either way you've got to find out once and for all because if Mangum stabilizes he has more upside than starting a freshman.