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Message: [QUOTE="SoBristol, post: 338497, member: 485"] Nice work! Relying mainly on observation, I would have a broader explanation for what we lacked. Compared to top 25 teams, we lacked speed at WR (your main point) both for the YAC and a long strike game, but also (a) strength at C and RT; (b) a second RB who could be effective in rotation and as a third down option; and (c) a third WR. Your stats won't pick up points (b) or (c) because you focused on output from the starters. Top 25 teams tend to have a second QB, a second RB, and a third WR who can supplement the offense. We didn't last season. Point (a) (soft spots in the OL) shows up in the QB pressures and inability to sustain drives by converting 3rd and short through simple runs (QB or FB) up the middle. Top 25 teams also tend to get stronger in November, a depth issue not covered by looking only at what the starters contribute. [/QUOTE]