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re: What about next year..
Posted on 1/18/24 at 10:40 am to UltimaParadox
Posted on 1/18/24 at 10:40 am to UltimaParadox
quote:Washington was 4-8 the year before DeBoer took over, they won 11 games with the same players plus Penix the next season. We would have to lose a lot more players before our talent level is down where Washington was
You guys are being crazy optimistic at this point.
New offensive and defensive systems, with basically all new starters on the majority of the team.
Next year is a transition year. If he goes 9-3, that would be an amazing job
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Posted on 1/18/24 at 10:54 am to narddogg81
I think our success in 2024 will hinge entirely on our offensive line.
Defense will take a step back initially, particularly in the secondary. I have hopes our front six / seven will be good to very good. A lot hinges on the progress made by guys like James Smith and Damon Payne, as well as how effectively we can transition to a four-man front. We need one of Robinson / Koht / Alexander / Keeley / Pierre to become an effective rush end for us, and good injury luck in our LB corps.
IF Domani Jackson can take one corner spot, and IF we get the CB from Washington, we'll be in decent shape in the secondary. Having Malachi back will help tremendously; he can serve as the field general back there.
We'll need the offense to shoulder the load as the defense gels, though, and that will require the offensive line to be VASTLY improved over 2023. Getting the center from Washington would be huge, and finding a good LT (either on the roster or through the portal) is a must.
Milroe will need to significantly improve his processing speed and his accuracy on short / intermediate throws and ACTUALLY TAKE THEM WHEN THEY'RE AVAILABLE. If he doesn't, I see Simpson (and possibly Lonergan) getting the starting role, and Milroe having a package to run as a change of pace.
I'm nervous about the defense, at least initially, but I'm excited about the potential of the offense -- assuming we can get our O-line squared away.
Defense will take a step back initially, particularly in the secondary. I have hopes our front six / seven will be good to very good. A lot hinges on the progress made by guys like James Smith and Damon Payne, as well as how effectively we can transition to a four-man front. We need one of Robinson / Koht / Alexander / Keeley / Pierre to become an effective rush end for us, and good injury luck in our LB corps.
IF Domani Jackson can take one corner spot, and IF we get the CB from Washington, we'll be in decent shape in the secondary. Having Malachi back will help tremendously; he can serve as the field general back there.
We'll need the offense to shoulder the load as the defense gels, though, and that will require the offensive line to be VASTLY improved over 2023. Getting the center from Washington would be huge, and finding a good LT (either on the roster or through the portal) is a must.
Milroe will need to significantly improve his processing speed and his accuracy on short / intermediate throws and ACTUALLY TAKE THEM WHEN THEY'RE AVAILABLE. If he doesn't, I see Simpson (and possibly Lonergan) getting the starting role, and Milroe having a package to run as a change of pace.
I'm nervous about the defense, at least initially, but I'm excited about the potential of the offense -- assuming we can get our O-line squared away.
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