Definitive takeaways are rare in spring practice, but Notre Dame Fighting Irish football provided a few significant insights during the recent offseason workouts.

The Fighting Irish completed the first phase of a nationally relevant quarterback competition. Although no winner emerged, the position did manage some separation.

Spring hype doesn't always translate to fall success, yet a couple of breakout players emerged on both sides of the football, while injuries robbed practice reps from several expected contributors.

Not all developments were positive, but Notre Dame's overall 2016 outlook is promising.

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