Some of Alan Solomons' star names, such as Sam Hidalgo-Clyne and Matt Scott, are likely to be away at the World Cup.
But Scott believes there will be enough quality in the ranks in their absence as Edinburgh look to build on a season which saw them reach a European final.
"The fringe players who came in last year when required did a great job especially in the forward pack where we had some top quality players missing," Scott told the Edinburgh Evening News.
"We won some big games with these players out, so that is a big positive - we have also taken confidence from reaching the European [Challenge Cup] final.
"This year pre-season is structured a bit differently and there will be lot of opportunities for guys to grab their chance in the first team while we have guys away at the World Cup.
"Alan [Solomons] said from the start that the Edinburgh job was going to be a work in progress and he needed to build things up. He has been true to his word and he has built a club through the young players like Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, Ben Toolis, Hamish Watson and others.
"I think this season we will see the likes of Chris Dean and Damien Hoyland coming through as well as other young players and Academy prospects - and Alan has a real plan for them."
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