When you are that far along in practice number 4 it’s going to allow coaches to add more to the defense. Blitz packages, stunts and pre snap adjustments can be installed.With this staff being in their fourth year together with young but experienced linebackers a good group of veterans on the defensive line and secondary I believe adjustments will be easier.
Ohio State, Alabama, Clemson and other successful ( who haven’t changed coaches every four years) programs are able to hit the ground running in fall camp. The veterans are ready the juniors and sophomores move into starting jobs and the occasional freshman can crack the starting lineup with help from veterans.
Hopefully Trev will evaluate this team on improvements and not necessarily wins and I believe he will. With the exception of QB and the secondary this is still a very( 99 redshirt and true freshman) young football team.