The biggest improvement I think will make or break this season is..
The number of rushing touchdowns by the running backs. Other than Drones last year, they only had 4 rushing TDs (Hawkins had just one if I'm not mistaken). You're not going to win many games with that type production. I think Franklin has a goal of at least 2-3 rushing touchdowns per game because without the threat of a run game, the passing game can't excel in the red zone. GO HOKIES!
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1w
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agry... what little star power we have is: Rb1(s), Qb1, and Te1. They need
blocking; however, to shine out...
i.e., the D is another year away... the O at least has a few pieces here-n-there on the Skill side. (i.e.e., could they win some shootouts???)
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b.street
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1w
Overton. Reynolds has potential to be elite at TE. I think the O line may have improved marginally, but depth is a big concern for that position group.
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1w
“Huddle”: rushing TD play on 3, BREAK!
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1w
red zone, rushing touchdowns should improve immediately.
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1w
You can certainly expect more rushing TDs because the QB will few, if any. And the strength of the returning talent was more in the running game than the passing game.
Nevertheless, 2 or so rushing TD/game is probably about the ceiling unless this team really surprises in multiple ways (like the TEs get almost no touches in the red zone). Virtually no shot of VT having 3 rushing TDs/game. Almost nobody did that last year.
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lazarus1
1w
on defense it is the linebacking corp; pure and simple.
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