Billy Napier explains how he will evaluate Florida program during offseason

Billy Napier has a plan to revive the Florida Gators, and the SEC leader is enacting it as the offseason begins in Gainesville.

Florida has had some pretty awesome moments under Napier’s leadership over the last two seasons. However, it hasn’t ultimately been good enough, as they Gators have finished the season in disappointing fashion back-to-back years.

It looks like Napier is around for the long haul, but Year 3 will be pivotal for him, especially after missing a bowl game this season. Following Florida’s final loss of the season, Napier explained how he’ll evaluate his team entering this long stretch of no football.

“We have a pretty exhaustive process that we go through each year,” Napier revealed, following Florida’s final clash. “Whether we’re undefeated and win championships, or we’re sitting here, where we’re at as a program. So we’re going to go through our process. There’ll be some things that come from that.

“I think ultimately, we do it each year, independent of the result and the outcome. We’re obviously trying to improve our systems, and do what we think is in the best interest of the players. That’s our job. That’s what we’re going to do.”

Additionally, Napier believes that his team’s maturity rising next season will go a long way towards the Gators’ success in 2024.

“I think the youth in particular. I think it’s important that we all understand that we’ll have a good nucleus of players coming back, that have experience next year. Whereas you know, you evaluate the roster going into this year. I think that’s important,” Napier stated. “Look at the teams across the country that are having success, they have veteran football teams. They have a number of players that have been in the program for a number of years. We need to do that. We need to retain players. We need to continue to add quality players, and then we have to get better in-house, at teaching, developing. All parts of what we do. So that’s what we’re going to do.

“We already have players in that locker room that are talking about getting to work. So I think that’s an indication of a group that’s, much like they competed, to be honest. I think they’ll take that attitude and approach into the offseason.”

Alas, we’ll see what Billy Napier is able to do, but he certainly needs to at least make a bowl game in 2024 with the Florida Gators, that’s a given.