There’s no preseason when it comes to saying crazy stuff. Hey, that’s part of what we do at Bold Predictions, Inc. And if all of this came true, we’d be in Vegas making money. Instead, we’ll give you one wide-open camp prediction for every SEC team, and you decide which ones are just plain crazy and which are crazy like a fox. From settling QB jobs to pointing out impact players to watch, let’s get bold.

Alabama: Losing Hurts

Yes, so the logical conclusion to Alabama’s QB dual would be for Tua Tagovailoa to play and Jalen Hurts to stay and sit — or play if needed — but then leave. But don’t undervalue Hurts’s pride in the big picture. The kid is a winner, and given his recent comments about the lack of discussion, he’ll see the writing on the wall sooner rather than later. Hurts will be gone from Alabama’s roster before Week 1.

Arkansas: Cole Slaw

The Arkansas QB competition is one of the biggest stories of Razorback camp, but it’s really a non-story. Chad Morris is going to need a ton of passing, and Cole Kelley is the proven passer of this group. Kelley could end up as the Drew Lock of the West — a QB who puts up huge numbers without a huge number of wins. But it’s his job.

Auburn: Giving them Shivers

Watch out for true freshman running back Shaun Shivers. Auburn’s offensive improvement has been predicated on speed, speed, and more speed, and that is Shivers’ game. Sure, Kam Martin is the likely candidate to continue AU’s streak of 1,000-yard rushers. Shivers will be the speedy change of pace. He won’t see a ton of carries, but he will make a ton of big plays.

Florida: Emory emerges in Week 1

Dan Mullen isn’t a multi-QB guy. He’s basically a “find the starter and play him” kind of coach. But this Florida program is (surprisingly) behind the Mississippi State squad he left. Feleipe Franks is likely to win the starting QB job, but an athlete like Emory Jones can’t just be forgotten. So Mullen won’t put his eggs all in one basket — Franks will see most of the snaps, but he’ll have a special package of plays to get Jones on the field immediately.

Georgia: A hard man to stop

UGA has so many talented players at skill positions. But whoever the QB is, Fromm with a pinch of Fields, will enjoy throwing the ball to Mecole Hardman. Hardman is an All-SEC level kick returner, but he also learned to play receiver on the job in 2017, finishing third on the team in receptions and yardage. Given more time at the spot, watch for Hardman to challenge 1,000 receiving yards this season.

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Kentucky: Thoroughbreds get their oats

Here’s a deep dive on Kentucky football. Watch out for freshman linebacker Chris Oats. The 4-star recruit from Cincinnati has impressed UK observers with his speed, strength and conditioning. There aren’t many linebackers who play in the SEC as true freshmen. By the end of camp, Oats will have solidified has spot as not only a kid who won’t redshirt, but who’ll see more snaps than not for the Kentucky defense.

LSU: All that and a bowl of Jambalaya

The next defensive star at LSU might well be sophomore linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson. No, I don’t know how to pronounce his name, but over the next few weeks, it looks like we’ll all be learning it. Chaisson has the pass-rushing skills to become an impact player for the Tigers, and he could well blow up playing next to Devin White.

Mississippi State: Green with envy

Much discussion has been had this spring about the benefits of Joe Moorhead’s offensive attack. One that might be overlooked is that State has some tough, athletic tight ends who haven’t exactly been catching a ton of passes in the past. Consider, for instance, junior Farrod Green, a physical blocker with good hands, who will catch a lot more than the nine passes he snagged last year.

Missouri: Oliver all over the place

Missouri’s secondary is an area of deep concern to the staff. One guy to watch for fall camp is Oregon transfer Khalil Oliver. Oliver was good enough to earn a starting spot last year with Oregon before injuries derailed his season. Considering that Missouri is otherwise struggling to find warm bodies, he’ll get every chance to show his stuff in Columbia, starting in fall camp.

Ole Miss: Surprising Scottie

JUCO back Scottie Phillips is the guy who could see the benefit of playing on an offense with a couple of NFL caliber receivers, QB Jordan Ta’amu and tackle Greg Little. Ole Miss’ offensive talent is up there with the anybody in the nation, and Phillips will get first crack at being the primary ball carrier. Don’t be surprised if he shines.

South Carolina: Rico Suave

The Carolina offense has been capable in the passing game, but has struggled to find an identity in the running game over the past two seasons. Rico Dowdle will take care of that during camp, and will lock down the starting job. Dowdle is the best all-around back of Carolina’s group, and if he’s healthy, new OC Bryan McClendon will give him the ball early and often.

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Tennessee: MVP is Chandler

Now that Tennessee has junked the stuck-in-mud Butch Jones offense and gone to a more pro-style attack, one guy who stands to benefit is running back Ty Chandler. Chandler might be the best SEC back nobody is talking about, and some more standardized blocking schemes and Trey Smith in front of him make him a candidate to surprise in the East. He’ll be showing it in camp over the next few weeks.

Texas A&M: Stark reality

Like several other SEC teams, A&M has a QB controversy. Kellen Mond is the more athletic option, but Nick Starkel is more of a pocket passer. Jimbo Fisher isn’t going to want to watch a season of football where he flips QBs, and at the end of the day, Starkel’s passing accuracy will win him the job.

Vanderbilt: Rutger no Rudy for Vandy

One of the biggest struggles for the weakest SEC teams is recruiting punishing defensive linemen. Which is where Vandy DL recruit Rutger Reitmaier comes in. The former Oregon signee packs the size (6-3, 295 pounds) and athleticism needed to start in the SEC — possibly from Day 1. With Charles Wright pressuring offenses from the edge, watch for Reitmaier to have a big year up the middle.