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[QUOTE="RF2044, post: 817762, member: 40"]
#1, we lost a lot of important players from last year's team.  So there was going to be "a whole lot of backwards instead of forward" in terms of the offensive production.

#2, we turned over nearly the entire offensive coaching staff in the offseason, so there was bound to be some growing pains.

#3, sure--things could get worse, but they could also get better.  Our starting QB was completely green entering this year; now he has a bunch of starts under his belt.  We're returning FOUR starting offensive linemen, and three of our top four RBs from a fairly solid running game.  We're infusing the WR corps with some much needed playmakers, to go with a solid nucleus of Estime / Broyld.  We redshirted two QBs this year who have been immersed in the system, and we're bringing in a pair of QB recruits--one of whom had a really impressive offer list and is the highest rated guy we've brought in in awhile.  If any of those four beat out the incumbent, that's a good thing.

I'm sorry, but none of the above suggests the offensive regression you fear.  I'm not suggesting that everything is going to magically come together next season offensively, but I am pretty confident that the production will incrementally improve over the next few years.  In fact, I'd be flat out stunned if they regress, given the above factors.
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