PHOTOS: Roles developing at UGA practice

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PHOTOS: Roles developing at UGA practice

UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert (11) waits during a drill at Tuesday's practice. Coaches have praised Lambert's ability to learn a new offense, but fans have raised concerns over his interception (11) to touchdown (10) ratio last season.

UGA head coach Mark Richt looks on during Tuesday's practice. Unlike most season's Richt may enter 2015 without announcing a starting quarterback.

UGA quarterback Faton Bauta (10) looks down the field to find a receiver during Tuesday's practice. Bauta entered the summer directly in the mix for Georgia's quarterback job, but has spent the past two practices with the third team during media periods.

UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert (11) looks on as UGA quarterback Brice Ramsey (12) runs a passing drill during Tuesday's practice. Lambert and Ramsey have been rotating with Faton Bauta as first team quarterback over the summer.

UGA defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt moves on to the next drill during Tuesday's practice. Many feel that Pruitt has brought a new culture to the Georgia program, and will continue that in his second year with the team.

UGA quarterback Brice Ramsey (12) tosses a pass during Tuesday's practice. Reports indicate that Ramsey is the best pure-passer of all the Bulldogs' quarterbacks.

UGA running backs Nick Chubb (27) and Sony Michel (1) help each other with a drill during Tuesday's practice. The duo are expected to contribute heavily to Georgia's vaunted rushing attack.

UGA tight end Jay Rome (87) catches a pass during a drill at Tuesday's practice. As the oldest tight end on the roster, he is referred to as "grandpa" by others at his position.

UGA cornerback Devin Bowman (37) runs a drill during Tuesday's practice. Bowman started eight games for the Bulldogs last season and returned one interception for a touchdown against Vanderbilt.

UGA running back Nick Chubb (27) runs a drill during Tuesday's practice. Chubb was named to the first-team offense when the Preseason Coaches All-SEC Teams were announced on Tuesday.

UGA tailback Sony Michel (1) runs a strength drill while running back Nick Chubb (27) holds him. Michel dealt with injuries last season as a freshman, but has looked healthy and fresh this fall.

UGA wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (26) hauls in a catch during Tuesday's practice. Over the past two seasons Mitchell has dealt with injuries, but appears to be healthy entering the season.

UGA quarterbacks Greyson Lambert (11) Brice Ramsey (12) look on during drills at Tuesday's practice. The two players may split time in Georgia's first game against Louisiana-Monroe.

UGA wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (16) prepares to run a drill during Tuesday's practice. Hampered by a hamstring injury earlier this summer, McKenzie appears to be up to full speed now.

UGA tight ends coach John Lilly explains a drill during Tuesday's practice. Lilly's tight ends figure to play a larger role in Georgia's offense this season.

UGA quarterbacks Greyson Lambert (11) Brice Ramsey (12) wait for a call during Tuesday's practice. The two quarterbacks are in a tight battle for Georgia's starting position.

UGA wide receiver Jayson Stanley (2) runs a ball safety drill during Tuesday's practice. Stanley could play a role in Georgia's passing attack as a freshman this season.

UGA cornerback Aaron Davis (35) waits during a drill at Tuesday's practice. Following the end of spring practice, Davis was named Outstanding Walk-On.

UGA head coach Mark Richt looks on during Tuesday practice. Despite changes to Richt's staff, many believe Georgia will compete for an SEC title.

UGA defensive back Rico McGraw (36) hauls in a catch during Tuesday's practice. McGraw is one of several freshman on Pruitt's defense to draw praise from the coaching staff.

UGA tailback Sony Michel (1) waits during a drill at Tuesday's practice. Coaches praised Michel over the summer, and believe the sophomore back is healthy entering the fall.

UGA offensive tackle Alex Essex (57) blocks UGA offensive tackle Kolton Houston (75) during a drill at Tuesday's practice.

UGA wide receiver Jayson Stanley (2) moves with other wide receivers to the next activity in a series of drills during Tuesday's practice.

UGA wide receiver Warren Coombs (80) picks a pass out of the air during Tuesday's practice.

UGA center Hunter Long (66) takes a break during Tuesday's practice. Long will start this season as a backup center, but offers leadership for the rest of the offensive line.

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UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert (11) waits during a drill at Tuesday's practice. Coaches have praised Lambert's ability to learn a new offense, but fans have raised concerns over his interception (11) to touchdown (10) ratio last season.

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