A big question with the start of spring practice will be the center position. Ryan Kalil is finally gone after four years and Jeff Byers, the heir apparent missed most of last season with a back injury. Byers said he feels much better now.
Other candidates include Matt Spanos, ineligible last season, and Nick Howell, who tore the ligaments in the finger of offensive line coach Pat Ruel during a snapping drill last season.