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Tennessee spring practice preview: Quarterbacks

Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) looks for an open receiver while playing Kentucky in this file photo.
Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) looks for an open receiver while playing Kentucky in this file photo. Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) looks for an open receiver while playing Kentucky in this file photo.

KNOXVILLE — With Tennessee nearing the start of spring practice on March 25, the Times Free Press will take a position-by-position look at the Volunteers as they return to the practice field to continue preparations for the 2015 season, Butch Jones’s third as coach. The preview begins today with the quarterbacks and continues Monday with the running backs.

WHO’S BACK

* Josh Dobbs (Jr.): In the final six games of 2014, Dobbs went from a redshirting third-stringer to starter and flourished as he averaged 279 yards of offense, accounted for 17 total touchdowns (nine passing, eight rushing) and recorded a 4-1 record as Tennessee’s starting quarterback.

WHO’S GONE

* Justin Worley, who was 7-7 as the starter the past two seasons, had his senior season cut short by a torn labrum in 2014.