It sounds absurd to say this given how many years we’ve been pushing to throw more (I guess everything comes full circle…), but I think we can be a good run team this year. Looking at the depth chart, tons of unknown at wideout. At running back we’ve got, imo, plenty of bodies that can have success.
Some success will make them want to come back. Really need a good year this year. Important beyond Dino. It has a ripple effect. Existing players, recruits, portal activities both coming and going, fans, etc...this is a year where we need one in the "win column ". I think we will surprise teams.
Yes. We have bodies and despite what people think we have a great scheme. Just have to stay healthy and execute.
Good points
It’s important to see both perspectives.
I totally agree with this.
7-8 man box. That will allow the Wr's to feast off 1v1 match ups. That can be just as benefitial to us if the Wr's can win those match ups. I agree with what you are saying. Im just not ready to say teams wont respect Shrader's passing. TD is the better pure passer but is he that much better throwing than him? Keep in mind Shrader has the ability to throw on the run. That keeps defenses on their heels. Allows you to have explosive plays down field as well. Tommy hasnt figured that part out yet.
You realize that only hardcore FB nerds care about pre-season camp, and they already attend the games. The product in the field brings off season/pre-season interest, not the other way around
No, you get them to care about info and access by winning (and doing it in style). Without winning, people don’t care.
Hearing Howard’s down to a 4.4
Was a bit surprised to have Dino essentially say before camp the QB position was wide open.
or its the opp and he wants what he thinks is TDs upside to finally come thru in a consistent way..
Is that Elmore #5? Dude is looking way more ripped than he used to. My gawwwd...Elmore, Tuck, Howard, Hough and Lutz? Give the defenses we face a steady diet of these guys hitting the hole in the first half and dbacks will just be quitting in the second half as the line and lbs are worn out. Dino should pair up Elmore and Howard/Hough and call it the "Clubber Lang package " because they forecast nothing but "pain" for the defense.
According to the roster Lutz is bigger than Howard.
And Syracusans are notorious for being front-runners.
True Mark , but who isn’t, heck , you and I both sat in a half empty Doak Campbell a couple years back. Even the football factories loose fans when the wins ebb.
