The cliché that Miami doesn't rebuild - it reloads - is true. However, 2005 is not a reloading year, which will spell trouble for opponents. The defense surprisingly hit a stumbling block three quarters of the way into '04. Many analysts will insist much of that had to do with coaching and the repetitive/predictable defensive schemes, plus the inability to show up motivated. The Canes are deeeeep on the defensive side of the ball. The secondary is no different from what we have seen so far this millennium, a stockpile of future NFL draft choices. Many prognosticators will keep an eye on the DL, for they underachieved at times in 2004. The numbers and talent are too high for timely episodes of ineptitude to continue - in other words, this dimension will improve in its consistency and therefore its overall level of play. The "offensive keys" finally get handed to heralded California prep star Kyle Wright (at least we think this as of early December 2004). Many insiders felt he was to be the Cane's QB this fall, but Brock Berlin wound up being one of the most improved QBs of the year. Berlin is now out of the equation. The receivers have been considered a concern the past two years, but that is no longer the case. The depth chart requires three to four replacements for this group. The biggest question will be on the OL, where major injuries have reeked havoc. The kicking game appears sound, too, so Miami is likely to be found anywhere between No. 2 and No. 5 when the major polls start to roll out in June. This should be the best Miami team we have seen since 2002.