UF Football, An Overview of the Offense

I would include Manuel in the mix at OT

 

9-3

 

I can't wait to explore the possibilities of our new running backs with the additions of Louis and Clark...

 

The whole team seems better overall with the experience of the young players, especially on defense, that filled in when the known starters went down. Now we get the older starters back with the young guns with a full year of valuable experience under their belt. I just hope we take that next step overall. This team is solid and loaded with talent at several positions.

10-2 is possible...

 

I have felt that the Gators offense has mostly stopped itself in the last three years. Hopefully, this be the year the offense really executes!

 

Man, if DJ develops into a heisman contender, its going to be really fun.

 

Great insight, Candy. Thanks.

 

Too many brainfart penalties stall drives. SOS and Meyer teams had quite a few too but those offenses could often overcome them.

 

What about KD?

He flashed big time in the bowl. His speed would bring something extra to the offense.

Any word on why Manuel missed the last eight games?

 

We want the two best OTs starting. If that means Manuel starts at RT I hope that's how it shakes out.

 

Bringing back 3-4 starters on the O line is huge.
Lagway still doesn't have a lot of experience. Priority 1 has to be to give him time in the pocket and let him develop without getting hit a lot. If he can accelerate his decision making and stay healthy, this will be a tough offense to stop.

 

if I recall he had an ankle injury. Definitely an injury (though I could be wrong about the ankle part)

 

Rick
...you have talents we haven't explored yet
Lmfao

 

I love the SERGEANT SLAUGHTER reference..just gotta spell it correctly.
Or Sarge.

Now to players, and I thank u for starting this conversation.
Westphal played some at right tackle. I think he will back up Barber. Similar body type. Caden Jones, I think he will be in the running at right tackle.

I like the buzz on Wangoy, who is just a monster basketball player right now. If he can bring the toughness needed, durability needed to pair up with his foot work that most basketball players have in spades, Could be a real surprise.
It will be interesting to see if our injured Arkansas transfer from last year can finally contribute. I know he was listed as a left tackle last year but I do see him getting a look at right tackle. Just a guess.

Zandamela? He had an ultra high rating out of high school. Is he a potential star or was this a case of just being ahead of other high schoolers in weight and strength at that early age?

As we all remember Mike Degory, who came to us as a 306 pounder also. A good Gator for sure. But he did not dominate in college as he did in high school..( ultra dominant). Where will Z be remembered?

Kearney was ballyhooed as one exceptional, mature in football beyond his years. Will he assert himself, at center or guard. 305 or thereabouts.
Thinking back on the Rimington Award and the 292# player whose name defined center excellence…old Dave was 292 when most linemen never equaled that size. Now, 305–310 is the template. The center is now usually, the smallest on the line,,especially in pass heavier offenses.

Our tight end foursome looks substantial to me. We do not have a Kelce at 215 who is a stellar pass catcher and never a blocker. Guilty your honor.
I must admit I will be interested in Caleb Rillos. He transferred from Air Force ( just to get his masters in Engineering I believe) for one year.
He is a brilliant student. Confirmed. He is 6’6” and 250+. Yes. He was a true all around athlete, not just a football player.
Before ..he grew to 252. We now have an ex quarterback, an ex basketball player, and an ex soccer player in our foursome of ends. All are over 250 with one at 275. They may not be flashy but all have good hands. We know DJ must exploit the short and interior spaces. I suggest these young men can help him do just that.
Love the player evals, gents. Do more.

 

Hopefully the offense throw is to the TE more. Some games last year the TE was non-existent

 

We badly need an elite TE similar to Kyle Pitts, should be the focus of transfer portal.

 

Most of the time I think that has to do with the quarterback. Some quarterback use tight ends heavily and some don't.