8 hours ago8 hr No. On Offense:-I'm excited to see Evan Stewart back healthy along with a healthy DAK. Injuries have sunk our last two playoff runs and entire defenses should have to game plan around one of these guys, but both along with McClellan? This could be Oregon's best group of receivers top to bottom ever!-OLine cohesiveness. I don't expect perfection against a talented Bronco team, but I don't want to see a repeat of 2 years ago.On Defense:-Inside Linebacker Instincts. Our ILB strengths have been speed and pass coverage. We will have a new defensive "QB's" this year. Our defensive line should occupy everyone up front to keep the ILB's clean. How well can they "sniff out" plays? Do they have the natural instincts to carry us deep into the playoffs?-3rd down. Can we get off the field? Madsen is a veteran QB, so this will be a solid Game 1 test for our defense.-Safeties. I think we're all looking forward to the debut of Koi Perich, but how about Carl Williams IV coming over from Baylor along with 5-star phenoms Trey McNutt (injured last year) and Jett Washington? Will they make immediate impacts this year?Special Teams:-Making field goals. Please let us have a solid kicker this year!!-Punt Returner 1. Who gets the gig? I hold my breath on every punt catch. This player has the most trusted hands on the team.
7 hours ago7 hr Moderator No. I want to get a read on how physical our defense will play this year, and whether the O line gives DM an opportunity to throw downfield from the pocket. Then, find out early who is QB2.
5 hours ago5 hr Administrator No. Mike...you checked all the boxes I had, although I would also love to see Freshman RB Brandon Smith play and show us what we have been hearing about!Well, him and another freshman in Gatlin Bair!Yeah, BABY! Mr. OBD
5 hours ago5 hr No. Positions I'm watching like a hawk: RT and Nickel.Coaching- looking for aggressive play calling of intermediate and deep passes by the OC and stunts and pressures (of the unsimulated variety) by the DC.Definitely looking for OL effectiveness creating running lanes for RBs and pass protection for Dante.Everything else should go swimmingly, well except possibly special teams as you mentioned. That is our biggest lack of returning production. If our kicker can't make kicks, if our punts only go 30 yards and our returners fumble, then this whole special season is going to be messed up by special teams.I will be interested in seeing the backups and freshmen to get an idea of who is already playing above the line football. Edited 5 hours ago5 hr by Solar
5 hours ago5 hr No. How Dante responds with pressure. Has the game slowed for him? How well does he see the D and his checks. Basically all mental. How has he grown with a year of starting and another off season.
5 hours ago5 hr No. The only questions I have is about the O line and its depth and the FG kicker(s). It will be great to see Evan Stewart back.Also Im looking for a complete stomping of the Bronco's!
4 hours ago4 hr No. I'm excited about Evan Stewart(Last year's injury was such a disappointment), and really looking forward to seeing how Poncho and the boys hold down the Fort.
3 hours ago3 hr Moderator No. 1 hour ago, Charles Fischer said:I would also love to see Freshman RB Brandon Smith play and show us what we have been hearing about!1 hour ago, Charles Fischer said:him and another freshman in Gatlin Bair! Could not agree more!And I’m also excited to see special teams—both offense and defense—because it should give us a proxy for how deep the bench is and how disciplined the team is.
3 hours ago3 hr No. Quick passes if O Line is not there yet. Killed us against Indiana...2xD scheme that creates more pressure and sacks. Georgia D in 2021 that bent not broke scheme had 700 1st round picks on it...we may have our share now, but bringing that scheme with him can DL be elite again (Kirby's scheme?) or can he let Hampton adjust a bit?
3 hours ago3 hr No. 1 minute ago, JDuck said:Quick passes if O Line is not there yet. Killed us against Indiana...2xD scheme that creates more pressure and sacks. Georgia D in 2021 that bent not broke scheme had 700 1st round picks on it...we may have our share now, but bringing that scheme with him can DL be elite again (Kirby's scheme?) or can he let Hampton adjust a bit?I think 48-8, with a trend of only losing to Champs is pretty elite in its own right. Just a matter of time now. I think Hampton will have some control, its got to align with Lannings vision, for sure. Hampton is a big reason Oregon has the juice to win the whole thing this year. Been with Lanning from the start.7 returning starters, 8 if you include Koi. 2 deep playing above the line winning football. We will see, but that has been the narrative.
2 hours ago2 hr Moderator No. 2 hours ago, Charles Fischer said:Mike...you checked all the boxes I had, although I would also love to see Freshman RB Brandon Smith play and show us what we have been hearing about!Well, him and another freshman in Gatlin Bair!Yeah, BABY!I'm hoping Gaitlin is on a mission after a mission and that opposing DBs will have to assume the position. 😁
1 hour ago1 hr No. I want to see us get to the qb. Playing a containment strategy is very risky with a 5th year qb.
1 hour ago1 hr No. Offensive tackles and inside linebackers are where my focus will be. Hoping to see smooth sideline operations with new Coordinators. Dante's growth in reading and reacting to defensive shifts.I am comfortably calm despite losing Lupoi and Stein.
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