YoY offensive numbers improved but still far short of where we need to be

[Volunteer_Kirby]

That red zone scoring % drop off is horrendous..strange..

JG regressed and also the lack of a reliable short down back are what do us in. Playcalling has also been suspect in the redzone with our 1st drive against IU as a prime example. Pruitt needs to stop dicking around and develop a true big man for the position or a TE/FB like Jakob Johnson. Think he's addressed that issue with this class but still surprised it's taken this long, offensive coordinator change or not, Pruitt's had a difficult time with it - Banks showed potential, Crouch we didn't get to see much of and now we should see Whitehead get a shot at it.

 

[CINCYVOL]

2020 will be interesting. I don't necessarily expect straight-line improvement on offense given that we're probably losing 3 of our best players (Jennings, Callaway, and Trey Smith).

That said, run game will hopefully improve. Felt like Gray solidified himself as the #1 RB. Losing Trey Smith is going to suck, but still hoping to see some improvement in run blocking. Our line is still very young. And run game issues were a major factor behind our overall red zone woes.

Big questions IMO:

(*) Will we get improved QB play. If not from JG, then from Maurer or Bailey?
(*) Can we improve significantly on run blocking, even w/o Trey Smith?
(*) Will we have enough paymakers at WR step up to at least help fill the void w/ Jennings and Callaway gone?

I expect the defense to continue to improve next season, so all the big question marks are on offense.

yes, QB play can’t get any worse from last year. I’ll bet on the field as to who starts.

Yes, Let’s see what Trey decides to do first. O line improved as season went on and we add more able bodies from redshirt and recruits but will not have to rely on recruits which is a beautiful thing.

Yes we will have playmakers that will step up but you don’t replace a Juan Jennings, he’s rare breed. Palmer, Keyton, Tillman will be just fine.