(07-16-2024, 02:11 AM)Eric1 Wrote:

(07-16-2024, 01:07 AM)Jag149 Wrote: Assuming average protection by our work-in-progress O-Line we will have a much different passing game from last year. Doug tends to go with the "hot" hand with receivers and running backs so I expect targets are going to vary widely over the season. Last year it seemed to me we had a prima donna as a #1 and they were careful to take that into account.  The guys we have now give me the impression they will work more as a team. (not that I know a ton about Gabe or BJT.)

The Offense looks to be set up very nicely right now. Obviously the OL needs to stay healthy, but Morse should upgrade the interior easily, which was the weakest area.

Gabe and BTJ work the outside and take the top off the Defense.

Kirk and Engram work the inside. Both have the ability to go deep as well though.

I also think Bigsby and Strange take a nice jump this season.

This should be the best Offense Trevor has had around him since he got here. Best Defense as well. I'm excited for this season.

Agreed. If they can actually get a damn push this year with the running game this offense is primed to take off big time. The play action game and Lawrence's ability to move the pocket with his mobility will give this team some deep shot opportunities and that's exactly why they went out and signed Davis and drafted BTJ. 

Kirk & Engram are going to feast underneath and down the seams and then hopefully, like you already cited. Strange and Bigsby take a huge step forward in year two and start to contribute. The offensive line in general is entering this season a lot better up front with more stability. 

We know Robinson is the LT on day one. We know Cleveland is the LG on day one. We didn't really have that last year. Scherff's play should improve with Morse next to him at C and then that leaves Harrison building off from his solid rookie season with a bum shoulder that he also addressed. 

There's really no reason not to be excited this year. The schedule is not as bad as it was last year as well on paper.

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