SEC East Football: The East’s Most Important Offensive Players

Nov 15, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (11) runs with the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Florida Gators 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Insert the rant about breaking in a new quarterbacks and having a stud to help aid the transition here.  Dylan Thompson graduated and  moved on, leaving the Gamecocks with a quarterback battle in 2015.  Connor Mitch is the favorite, but whoever wins already has their favorite target:  Pharoh Cooper.

Pharoh Cooper is one of the top 3 wide receivers in the SEC in 2015.  Whoever wins the quarterback battle will have an easier life than most first year starting quarterbacks due to the presence of Cooper.

Even if Cooper does not put up monster numbers this season, his presence will have an impact.  The quarterback will know that slot receivers and tight ends will be open often due to Cooper drawing safety help.  Whether the quarterback can take advantage is a different topic entirely.

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