I voted 5th - 7th. I think it's a fair expectation. On offense we still have to consider the lack of overall cohesion within the offensive line group. There is not a solid, surefire player at ANY of those positions where I feel comfortable. At least not yet and until we see it.

You have to consider that Lawrence had a stupid high release rate last year. He was sandwiched between Mahomes and Brady with the 2nd fastest release last year. His arm talent, pre snap adjustments and Pederson's play calling masked a lot of ineffectiveness out there. Robinson is suspended, even when he did play he was suspect at best (go back to the Detroit game, where Lawrence had his ankle, foot and leg bent back, that hit was given up by Robinson and it resulted in a toe injury for Lawrence for the rest of the season). Little has limited experience. Bartch is coming back from an IR injury in October of last year. That's a ton of rust to shake off. Fortner has to dig his head out of his [BLEEP] in year two and show strength and more awareness in gap control.

Scherff battled through a bicep injury I think at some point, and, he was really not all that highly graded out per PFF. Getting older does not help his cause I would imagine. That leaves us with Taylor's departure and a rookie unknown talent in Harrison having to fill in immediately over there at RT. I think some of us on here are going to be very, very thankful that we drafted Strange as early as we did because he's going to have to more than likely act as a strong chip blocker in motion more times than not and float between the H-back role and edge setter. This is why I also hope Parish finds a home as our FB this year. We need all the power and head starts we can get to give Etienne breathing room and Lawrence more time to read and dissect for deep play opportunities that we lacked at times last year.

The reason, despite all of that long winded commentary above, that I think a leap is doable? Simple. Our division looks softer, I expect this defense to play A LOT better across the board in all six divisional contests. I think this offense SHOULD get more opportunities off of turnovers, while, in turn, limiting some of their turnovers they had last year, especially inside the redzone. I fully expect Lawrence to be in the MVP conversation at some point this season. With or without a top notch offensive line. His decision making, comfort level and processing speed should only be better and faster in 2023.

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