I don't read too much into those two games about the offense. My understanding is that Sims and the third string QB were unavailable. Yates looked dinged up to me in the ND game. Several times he was very slow getting up and walked as though one of his hamstrings was really tight. I noticed that a little yesterday. I heard that one of the below third string QBs is on his way out, so that would only leave a walkon practice squad player to replace him.
I am not saying there are no issues with the offense, just that the last two weeks haven't been a good indicator.
This team still has way too little quality depth. It was an issue under CPJ and it still continues. Looking at the roster, we are VERY young and have some numbers to deal with next year. But what we mostly have at this point is potential. I need to see a coaching staff that develops players to be sound fundamentally, smart and engaged in being in the right scheme, have minimal focus penalties (false starts, correct alignment, blocking assignment, etc.)
This team showed little progress during the year. The same fundamental issues were not corrected- wrap up tackling, correct pursuit angles, shedding blocks on D, maintaining blocks on O, eye discipline, finishing routes on passes, ball handling, not being able - or having the time - to go through QB progressions. EVERYONE sees these deficiencies- opposing coaches, broadcasters, most serious fans , and I would even say lots of recruits.
If you want to come to GT and play on Sundays one day, can this staff help you develop your skills to where you might get drafted, or a tryout? I have seen NO INDICATION of this in 3 years. To use an example from BB, EVERYONE can see the improvements that Eric Reveno is able to make in the big men they recruit, right ?
