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[QUOTE="Chip, post: 3189, member: 19"]
I think we should be able to average 400 yards on offense this year given the following items:

1.  No Delone Carter and proven/experienced D, means our offense won't so often be in let's take time off the clock with safe 4-5 yard DC runs mode.  They have to open it up and they know it.
2. So many others returning.  WR should be a big upgrade if we stay healthy.  Nassib another year more comfortable and familiar.  TEs could produce.  Bailey gives more versatility.  OL 80% back, what we lose in Bart to Macky for size, blocking, we probably gain in technique, mobility and ability to shotgun snap.
3. Where are the high powered defenses we're playing?  Even USC had their worst D in years in 2010, maybe they fix, but that's kind of a toss away game anyway.  There are some good defensive players in the BE, but are there good defenses overall?  Wake was atrocious last year, can't imagine they have the athletes that will move them anywhere near Steel Curtain status in one year.

Marrone is in his 3rd year, same offense for his 2nd year, I think he has to start showing those results now.  400 yard average isn't exactly Top 10 these days.
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