Biggest area of improvement for 2020

[Alcovolic1412]

I’m curious to know what everyone thinks is the biggest area of improvement needed for the 2020 season.

Side note: This doesn’t have to turn into another QB debate

 

[jackaro]

QB play, period. It has to get better.

 

[Vol423]

I’m curious to know what everyone thinks is the biggest area of improvement needed for the 2020 season.

Side note: This doesn’t have to turn into another QB debate

It might not have to, but it will because that IS the only correct answer to the question.

 

[901 Orange]

Its not a debate. We have to improve at Qb no matter who the Qb is

 

[DaddyChad]

Oline imo. We’ve got more depth, size and talent than in many years and now we have some experience as well. Qb play has to be better but I feel like we probably still struggle some there

 

[OH-Vol]

1. QB
2. Pass Rush

 

[DiderotsGhost]

The better question is "what's the biggest area for improvement other than QB play?" QB play is obviously #1 right now.

The run game is right up there IMO. It was not great last season. We had a couple of good games (e.g. Miss State) and then Eric Gray had a couple of monster games at the end (Vandy, Indiana), but we nevertheless had one of the weakest rushing attacks overall in the SEC. Gray has to continue to play like he did at the end of last season, the O-line needs to improve on run blocking, and we probably need a couple more RBs to step up their game.

Overall, we need the run game to take a major step forward this year, particularly given that we're losing Jauan Jennings and Marquez Calloway in the receiving game.

 

[VolBricks]

Monday morning quarterbacking has to improve from Volnation.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

We have to start and end halves much better. We lost the BYU and GSU games here and let the UF and UGA (especially) get away from us here...

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

I'll say OL line play which parlays into a much improved running game and better QB protection which ...………………………………. should improve QB play as well.

Although you could also make the argument that improved OL play will result in TEs doing more catching rather than blocking.

Another possibility is that goal line/Orange Zone play will improve the most.

I also like the DL group to improve a bunch. Simmons should be in good playing shape and able to occupy a couple of holes up front.

Biggest areas of concern are LBs and WRs and I'm cautiously optimistic on both of those position groups.

 

[Boston Vol]

One thing that needs to improve is game management. There were too many times this year where UT screwed up end of half situations, didn’t know when to take timeouts, had to take timeouts coming out of a timeout. That’s inexcusable at this level and will come back to bite Pruitt in the ass if he doesn’t get it corrected.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

I’m curious to know what everyone thinks is the biggest area of improvement needed for the 2020 season.

Side note: This doesn’t have to turn into another QB debate

Let's see what year two with the same OC will do. However, with Weinke contract expiring, I do think JG/HB/BM get a new QB Coach. Maybe Tee?

 

[k-town_king]

Run game. It was and has been much worse than our passing game.

 

[swampfoxfan]

I’m curious to know what everyone thinks is the biggest area of improvement needed for the 2020 season.

Side note: This doesn’t have to turn into another QB debate

That side note didn't last long

 

[LittleVol]

Offensive playcalling: Chaney's hamstrung at QB until Maurer or Bailey man's up...

Pass Rush

 

[VolinMC]

Gotta go with all the components of the run game. Run blocking,right calls,timing with backs getting in the hole when it opens,etc. If that improves I think the offense will take the giant steps the defense did and hopefully continues to do.

 

[CR-vol]

Maybe not the biggest area of improvement we need to see but is anyone else tired of fair catches what seems like almost every kick for 2 years now? That's not Tennessee football. When was the last time somebody took it to the house? They need to step it up.

 

[Warriorvol]

Big uglies need to mash, both sides, 5 star online, everyone back dline, QB is an understatement.

 

[PA Vol]

QB play and run game.

Quality depth still isn’t there, either.

 

[lifeisdeep]

QB play, period. It has to get better.

Any other answer is simply denial.

 

[sjt18]

1. QB
2. Pass Rush

Not saying there isn't room for improvement but UT was 3rd in sacks overall and 2nd vs the SEC.

 

[sjt18]

Run game. It was and has been much worse because of our passing game.

FYP

 

[sjt18]

I'll say OL line play which parlays into a much improved running game and better QB protection which ...………………………………. should improve QB play as well.

You have it backwards. UT was good at pass protection in spite of the fact that JG was one of the worst in the SEC in time to throw.

UT does need to run the ball better. But the RB's are middling.

 

[Tnman1]

Penalties-stop getting them
Offense-Find a QB, O-line will be good
Defense-Don't let the opposing QB stand in the pocket all day

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

You have it backwards. UT was good at pass protection in spite of the fact that JG was one of the worst in the SEC in time to throw.

UT does need to run the ball better. But the RB's are middling.

I think the OL play will be better at run blocking and even better at pass blocking. The improved running game will take pressure off of the passing game.

Of course we need better QB play and I think the OL will be a catalyst for that. QB battles in the Spring will be interesting to say the least. JG keeping the same OC for the first time in college will hopefully help but he has fundamentals and mechanics to work on too.