Georgia Football: 4 Things We Learned About the Bulldogs This Spring

It's been nearly two weeks since the Georgia Bulldogs concluded spring practice, and they will now focus on summer workouts and fall camp.

However, before we can take a step forward, it would be wise to take one last look at the spring season.

There were players who improved from last fall, and there are players who even surprised the coaching staff.

But the most important thing for the Bulldogs is being a better team right now than when they started spring practice. And they will need to take the momentum they gathered this spring and have that carry over in the fall.

So here are some things we learned from the Bulldogs this spring season.

The Quarterback Race Has Only Begun

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Brice Ramsey, Faton Bauta and Jacob Park had their moments during spring practice, but none of them stood out, and as a result, the race for the starting quarterback position will continue during fall camp.

If there is an official depth chart, Ramsey would be the starting quarterback, but that is only based on experience. Bauta has less experience than Ramsey, as he only attempted five passes, and Park redshirted last season. But all three saw time with the first-team offense at least once during spring practice.

With a new offensive coordinator in Brian Schottenheimer, there isn't a huge rush for the coaching staff to find a starting quarterback. But whoever it is will face a ton of pressure because the fans want a guy who can lead the Bulldogs to their first SEC title in 10 years.

The Offense Can Survive Without Nick Chubb

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Nick Chubb did not do a ton of work this spring; he was such a workhorse for the Bulldogs down the stretch, the coaches did not want to take any chances and risk injury.

It was a good thing the coaches did not use Chubb a great deal because it gave them an opportunity to get a closer look at A.J. Turman, who probably had the best spring out of any player on the roster.

Turman, who missed all of last season because of a foot injury, was the leading rusher in the two spring scrimmages, and he ran for 106 yards on 26 carries and two touchdowns in the spring game.

Chubb is the star when it comes to the running backs, but if he goes down, Turman is capable of filling in and making plays if his number is called.

The Receivers Will Need to Be Better This Fall

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The Bulldogs will be without receivers Chris Conley and Michael Bennett, who have graduated. But Malcolm Mitchell and Justin Scott-Wesley should be able to pick up the slack, as they are looking to bounce back after suffering ACL injuries in 2013.

Both Mitchell and Scott-Wesley played in the spring game and looked solid. However, Mitchell did have to leave the game after injuring his shoulder.

The Bulldogs will also look to Isaiah McKenzie for help in the air. He had a 72-yard touchdown catch in the spring game, but he also left early because of a hamstring injury.

Reggie Davis also had a strong spring, as he was named Most Improved Player. Look for him to be a No. 2 or possibly a No. 1 option depending on the health of Mitchell and Scott-Wesley.

The Linebackers Are Close to Being Elite

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The linebackers will be the strength for the Bulldogs defense, and based on the way they performed in the spring game, they could be the best in the SEC.

Reggie Carter and Tim Kimbrough will likely be the new inside linebackers, and they were able to fly around the football during G-Day. But the one player to watch is Jake Ganus, who was the most surprising player of spring practice. The transfer from UAB can get after it in the run game, put pressure on the quarterback and can cover tight ends and receivers.

The outside linebackers will be just as dangerous as they were last season. Jordan Jenkins, Leonard Floyd and Lorenzo Carter can make plays in the backfield. Floyd missed the spring game because he was nursing a shoulder injury, but Jenkins and Carter each had a sack during G-Day.