There are a lot of things that need to be fixed, but O line depth is at the top of my list.
One of the things I remember most vividly about Chad's interviews this spring was CLF talking about finding "those 5 linemen". Most programs are looking for 8 to 10 guys that can sub out for each other. Most every O lineman gets dinged up and needs some time on the sidelines. (Good interviews Chad. More please.)
My impression is that we have very little depth available right now. Winning programs rest their "grade A" linemen with their B+ guys. It looks like we will be resting our "grade B" guys with our "C-" guys. Or we plan to leave starters in until they drop. (I hope I am proven overly pessimistic.)
Next on the offense, we need receivers who can separate, get open, stretch the field, and hold onto the ball. That was a big part of making Gunner look so good a couple of years ago. Somebody was always open, and there were very few drops.
It would have been nice to get a more talented QB in here, even if just for a graduate year. However, without the OL and WR upgrades, any QB may look mundane. And yes, I suspect that was a factor in Burrow's decision process.
(06-08-2018 06:46 PM)Bcatbog Wrote: CLF inherited a steaming pile of dung. He cannot be blamed until the team is his recruits.
He desperately needs to fix he O line and QB positions. What sane QB would transfer to UC with our O line?