Which position group makes the biggest jump next year?

HANC said:
I really think it is the offensive line.  I know that not many new faces, but they will develop the talent that is here.  2 years ago, we had a fantastic offensive line class.  Time for them to show up.  I think this staff will actually reap the benefits of the prior staffs recruiting at this position.
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2017 class wasn't bad either as I thought we snagged some solid guys even if they weren't as highly rated 

 
Defensive backs.  Diaco had a horrible scheme in place and I felt it hurt the dbs the most.  The DB's should also be able to make more plays in this more aggressive style of defense.

 
If we're going by injecting new talent, it's the RB position.

If we're talking guys on the roster, the OL is going to get coached up, and dudes beyond the starting 5 are gonna actually get reps.

 
QB - Low/Medium improvement - hopefully far fewer turnovers and added mobility, but there will be growing pains with a young guy

RB - High improvement - added talent/depth/competition, a scheme that's above pee-wee level

WR - Medium improvement - Spielman can't improve a lot over last year, Morgan can improve his catch percentage, but the depth will be a huge improvement

OL - High improvement - coaching, attitude, scheme, fitness, accountability, rotation... this is likely the biggest area of improvement this year

TE - Low improvement - this one is hard to judge with the scheme change, Hoppes was decent last year, but there are several guys here that can make noise

DL - Medium improvement - was solid at times last year with what they were asked to do, I think we're going to see them allowed to use their athletic ability this year

LB - Medium improvement - there is some talent here and if they are used properly and get put in a scheme they understand... look out

CB - Medium improvement - the depth here is still concerning, though not as much as last year - I think scheme alone helps these guys take a step forward

S - High improvement - we might actually have some safeties that can tackle this year! - depth is also much better

K - Medium Dropoff - Drew Brown was solid - Pickering will probably be decent, but he'll be a true freshman

P - No/Low Improvement - Lightborne was much better last year as a sophomore than the previous year, I think he'll be solid again

KR - Medium Improvement - We showed a little life here last year compared to previous years, I expect that to get even better now

PR - High Improvement - First off, we'll probably force teams to punt this year... that would help, and we might actually try returning it instead of endless fair catches

 
Coaching staff

Running backs

O Line

Quarterbacks

Linebackers

D Backs

D Line

Special teams, especially punt return

Receivers

In this order with every group improving greatly. It'll be like a totally different team imo. Seriously.

 
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It goes against reason based on the fact that he was pretty good last year, but I think Speilman will be the guy every body is in awe of next year due to his productivity, so he could be the most "improved " player.  I just see him blowing up next season. 

 
Crazyhole said:
It goes against reason based on the fact that he was pretty good last year, but I think Speilman will be the guy every body is in awe of next year due to his productivity, so he could be the most "improved " player.  I just see him blowing up next season. 
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Maybe, but the way Frost's offense spreads the ball around, I'd be a little surprised if his receiving numbers are much higher.

This offense will likely be able to run the ball, and hopefully we aren't playing catch up in every game, so we won't be throwing every down in the second half.

I would guess Spielman puts up similar receiving numbers as last year, but also has a fair amount of rushing yards as well.

 
HS_Coach_C said:
Maybe, but the way Frost's offense spreads the ball around, I'd be a little surprised if his receiving numbers are much higher.

This offense will likely be able to run the ball, and hopefully we aren't playing catch up in every game, so we won't be throwing every down in the second half.

I would guess Spielman puts up similar receiving numbers as last year, but also has a fair amount of rushing yards as well.
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The TD number is the one that will change.

 
I hope with all my heart it is the offensive line.  I think they will improve.  I think you will notice the LB improvement as far as being disruptive behind the LOS next year just to a change in philosophy.

 
Edison's Enemy said:
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