RELATED: Areas of improvement — SEC West

Florida — Establish receiving options other than Demarcus Robinson: We know what Robinson can do, evidenced by the rising junior’s 53-catch, 810-yard season on a vertically-challenged offense in Gainesville, but what about the Gators’ other options? Quinton Dunbar, the next closest wideout with 32 fewer receptions, has exhausted his eligibility as has Clay Burton. Transfer tight end Jake McGee, who was recently granted a sixth year by the NCAA, is a reliable big threat who will help the offense. Three-star signee Kalif Jackson could get early playing time if he learns Jim McElwain’s system and utilizes a lanky 6-foot-5, 200-pound frame to his advantage. Look for Ahmad Fulwood and Latroy Pittman to emerge and double previous production in a pass-geared attack.

Georgia — Deliberately involve Brice Ramsey: At times last season, offensive coordinator Mike Bobo refused to take the collar off of quarterback Hutson Mason and allow him to make decisions from the pocket in passing sets. While the reasoning was firm (who needs a quarterback when you have Todd Gurley + Nick Chubb), it often handcuffed the Bulldogs in long-yardage situations because the reps just weren’t there. If Ramsey wins the job this spring, it’s time Georgia puts more focus on its quarterback, much like the game plan was centered around Aaron Murray during his time. Ramsey has a big arm and could take the offense to another level alongside Chubb. It’s hard to argue with Bobo’s record-setting numbers last season, but new OC Brian Schottenheimer need not take the football out of his quarterback’s hands like his predecessor did at times with Mason.

Kentucky — Special teams overhaul: Coach Mark Stoops has decided his coaching staff will give a “collective effort” on special teams this season, an area that was a disaster last fall under outgoing assistant Craig Naivar. The Wildcats gave up four touchdowns in the kicking game last season, derailing a promising start. Former California defensive coordinator Andy Buh will handle kickoff and punt teams in Naivar’s spot.

Missouri — Feed Russell Hansbrough: It’s not rocket science — the Tigers are a better football team when the offense is facilitated through its running game and not Maty Mauk. Of course, that includes Mauk as a rushing threat as well. Looking at the numbers, Mizzou was 8-0 last season when Hansbrough toted the football at least 15 times and 3-3 when he did not. Lessening Mauk’s mistake chances through the air would benefit the two-time defending Eastern Division champs.

South Carolina — Find a pass rush: The latter was non-existent last fall and no matter what player combination Lorenzo Ward tried defensively, nothing worked. The Gamecocks have already necessary taken steps to ensure more sacks, welcoming top JUCO defensive end Marquavius Lewis along with several others this cycle as well as former Chicago Bears assistant Jon Hoke on staff. The status of perhaps the program’s top incoming freshman, defensive end Shameik Blackshear, is up in the air after the four-star was arrested Friday night for petty theft. South Carolina has said its evaluating the situation and allowing the legal process to play out.

Tennessee — Fix issues on the offensive line: Last year’s lack of quarterback protection was more of an inexperience issue vs. talent, but it’s still a major hole heading into the 2015 campaign. The Vols gave up an SEC-worst 43 sacks and ultimately sent Justin Worley to the sideline a few games early. The lowpoint came against Chattanooga when Tennessee was out-muscled by an FCS squad at the point of attack, giving up five sacks. Several positions will be up for grabs during fall practice and the development of players like Jashon Robertson and JUCO transfer Dontavius Blair is vital to the Vols’ success. Joshua Dobbs doesn’t have a reliable second-teamer behind him at quarterback. Keeping him upright is a necessity.

Vanderbilt — Develop Kyle Shurmur, quickly: The four-star quarterback is likely a year away from making an impact in the SEC, but the sooner the better for an offense that struggled mightily at the position last season. Shurmur’s a potential gamechanger at a program in need of a spark under Derek Mason. The immediate plan will be to redshirt the top recruit and hope Johnny McCrary can lead the offense through the entirety of the 2015 campaign.