The next stage of Everett Withers' rebuild at Texas State

As spring football begins across the state, we’re examining the big questions for each program as they begin their set of 15 offseason practices. Next up: Texas State. 1. What is the offensive line's ceiling? Last year's offensive line featured exactly one upperclassman in the entire 10-man depth chart. Versatile Aaron Brewer should be an All-Sun Belt caliber talent as a junior, but this year's starting unit should feature three juniors, a senior and a sophomore. Last year's growing pains can pay off now, and for a run-heavy offense with a deep stable of backs, this should be one of the team's strengths. There will be competition, but a wide-eyed, inexperienced group a year ago can take a big step forward this spring. 2. Can a still-thin roster find some building blocks? Nearly every rebuild coalesces around one or two transcendent talents. Can the Bobcats find one this spring? Or one who might be? The program is probably still another year or two away from being a force within the conference, but a few flashes in 2018 can go a long way for third-year coach Everett Withers, who is just 4-20 in his first two seasons.  Most of the depth chart will be underclassmen or juniors, so in many ways, the story of 2018 is a season long attempt to be a fitting preamble for 2019 and beyond. Can nose tackle Gjemar Daniels make a leap? Or linebacker Bryan London? Or safety Josh Newman? On offense, three running backs averaged at least 3.96 yards a carry last season, and each has at least two seasons remaining on campus. Junior Anthony Taylor and sophomores Anthony Smith and Robert Brown could be quite a trio by the end of their careers. 3. Is losing a QB addition by subtraction? Damian Williams is gone, but Withers ability to recruit could pay off under center. He's brought four three-star passers onto campus in his short time as head coach, including Willie Jones, who played in spot duty as a freshman a year ago. Tyler Vitt signed in 2018 and he'll join sophomores Jaylen Gipson and Kishawn Kelley this spring. Jones is the best bet to win the job, but if you find a quarterback, everything gets a little easier. That's especially true when you're fighting to go from bad to respectable. More big questions for spring football: