Offense next year

[socraticsilence]

Originally Posted by gatorbait1

How about
4- throw the ball or hand it off to the running back????? We're U of freakin F man someone needs to step the hell up at receiver....struggling with that

Someone also needs to step up at QB or it doesn't matter how open people are-- remember we had people running free in New Orleans a lot of the time but if the QB only looks at one guy it doesn't really matter unless that guy is one of the open receivers.

[gatorbait1]

Originally Posted by socraticsilence

Someone also needs to step up at QB or it doesn't matter how open people are-- remember we had people running free in New Orleans a lot of the time but if the QB only looks at one guy it doesn't really matter unless that guy is one of the open receivers.

I agree but to his defense he has only enough time to look to one guy before he gets ear holed at least it seemed that way....It takes the line to block, Receivers to get open and JD to execute.. IMO

[socraticsilence]

Originally Posted by gatorbait1

I agree but to his defense he has only enough time to look to one guy before he gets ear holed at least it seemed that way....It takes the line to block, Receivers to get open and JD to execute.. IMO

No doubt, I think with experience JD should make the line look better as well- just stepping up or even throwing it away would have made a big difference a lot times last year.

[geauxgator1]

Originally Posted by socraticsilence

Someone also needs to step up at QB or it doesn't matter how open people are-- remember we had people running free in New Orleans a lot of the time but if the QB only looks at one guy it doesn't really matter unless that guy is one of the open receivers.

All I saw was him running for his life most of the time.

[TrillGator]

Originally Posted by gatorbait1

I agree but to his defense he has only enough time to look to one guy before he gets ear holed at least it seemed that way....It takes the line to block, Receivers to get open and JD to execute.. IMO

I don't what games you were watching last year but on numerous occasions JD watched one guy all the way downfield, completely disregarding his checkdowns. In the the SEC your line can only protect so long. There was many times driskel just held on to the ball to long, the majority of the time for that matter

[gatorbait1]

Originally Posted by TrillGator

I don't what games you were watching last year but on numerous occasions JD watched one guy all the way downfield, completely disregarding his checkdowns. In the the SEC your line can only protect so long. There was many times driskel just held on to the ball to long, the majority of the time for that matter

I watched every game actually and I def recall a lot of JD looking at the ground or running for his life but your right that he does have a problem with getting locked on 1 receiver when he has a little time. Hopefully he grows out of that this year but he needs time to throw the dang ball too. Even in the sec I've watched bama give there Qb all day to throw it.

[slayerxing]

UF's offense is a complete mystery.

We THINK we have a good RB in Jones, but he's never been the featured back and Mack Brown has been injured pretty much his whole career. Other than that its hoping that freshmen are awesome.

The WR issue is so bad right now that a corner is moving to WR. Most of us expect freshmen to push for immediate and significant playing time.

UF doesn't have a TE on the roster outside of converted DE Clay Burton that has ever caught a pass.

Solomon Patton is not a pass-catching threat at this point, and his jet sweeps, while normally somewhat successful, don't look anything like Percy.

We're still not sure if the OL can pass protect, but we're hopign the OL will be better in that regard than last year. The run blocking should be solid.

Oh and we aren't sure if our QB is actually going to become a competent passer.

I'm hopeful that players will step up, but honestly, the UF offense is kind of a mess right now. Probably 1 more year away from really competing at a high level on that side of the ball.

[grant1]

Originally Posted by slayerxing

UF's offense is a complete mystery.

We THINK we have a good RB in Jones, but he's never been the featured back and Mack Brown has been injured pretty much his whole career. Other than that its hoping that freshmen are awesome.

The WR issue is so bad right now that a corner is moving to WR. Most of us expect freshmen to push for immediate and significant playing time.

UF doesn't have a TE on the roster outside of converted DE Clay Burton that has ever caught a pass.

Solomon Patton is not a pass-catching threat at this point, and his jet sweeps, while normally somewhat successful, don't look anything like Percy.

We're still not sure if the OL can pass protect, but we're hopign the OL will be better in that regard than last year. The run blocking should be solid.

Oh and we aren't sure if our QB is actually going to become a competent passer.

I'm hopeful that players will step up, but honestly, the UF offense is kind of a mess right now. Probably 1 more year away from really competing at a high level on that side of the ball.

All true. It appears that the philosphy and execution moved in a positive direction from 2011 to 2012 and we hope for continued improved in execution. Will we have a defense to bail us out in 2013?

[TrillGator]

Originally Posted by slayerxing

UF's offense is a complete mystery.

We THINK we have a good RB in Jones, but he's never been the featured back and Mack Brown has been injured pretty much his whole career. Other than that its hoping that freshmen are awesome.

The WR issue is so bad right now that a corner is moving to WR. Most of us expect freshmen to push for immediate and significant playing time.

UF doesn't have a TE on the roster outside of converted DE Clay Burton that has ever caught a pass.

Solomon Patton is not a pass-catching threat at this point, and his jet sweeps, while normally somewhat successful, don't look anything like Percy.

We're still not sure if the OL can pass protect, but we're hopign the OL will be better in that regard than last year. The run blocking should be solid.

Oh and we aren't sure if our QB is actually going to become a competent passer.

I'm hopeful that players will step up, but honestly, the UF offense is kind of a mess right now. Probably 1 more year away from really competing at a high level on that side of the ball.

All this is true, but all these things can be a result of a first year system. I think a lot of these things can be significantly improved with a whole year to focus on improving. I think Matt Jones turned a corner last year late. I think jones being a top tier sec runningback can be a valid argument, the only thing preventing him last year was his pad level through the hole.

I'm not sure anyone refers to Patton being a pass-catching threat. We were inconsistent in how we executed the majority of our offense including the jet sweeps which we have a whole offseason to improve.

driskels competence will remain a mystery, but it is justified to presume he will make strides. He has a whole offseason as our guy. Not splitting reps. He has to improve in some way.

No doubt were a bit of a mess but who's not at this point. I'd say we were in better shape than a lot of teams. I'm content.
Think about it, we could have Clint little shit trickett our qb hunt, LOL

[GatorLaw]

Originally Posted by NoahBeanBizzel

I think it's time to start talking about Florida having the most explosive attack in the SEC. Two tight end sets is only the beginning, as far as I'm concerned. Kent Taylor will be All-SEC, and I think he's an obvious upgrade over Jordan Reed at tight end. Colin Thompson will also add an explosive element to our attack. Not to mention he's a better blocker than Taylor, so he'll open up holes in the running game for Kelvin Taylor.

But it's at wide receiver where we'll truly turn the corner. It starts with Purifoy. He's the fastest player on the team, and a sure bet to be All-SEC. Also, keep your eyes out for a rising Quinton Dunbar. Solomon Patton looks awful like Percy on those jet sweeps. DeMarcus Robinson will likely be the freshman of the year in SEC play. And Pittman is the most physical receiver we've had in a while.

Our run game will be the most physical it's been in years. I anticipate that Kelvin Taylor will lead the SEC in rushing.

If half of those things actually happen I'll be a very happy Gator.

[Zanso]

Originally Posted by slayerxing

UF doesn't have a TE on the roster outside of converted DE Clay Burton that has ever caught a pass.

Kent Taylor had a touchdown catch.

[UGator]

A strong run game usually begets a strong play action pass game. We have the potential with good RB's and some talent at WR for a change. We should be improved along the OL, and if Driskel can improve his decisions and field vision we could be much improved!

Some QB's with all world potential take more time to develop since the mental part of the game is often more important than a strong arm or fast legs.

[number1]

Originally Posted by gatorbait1

I watched every game actually and I def recall a lot of JD looking at the ground or running for his life but your right that he does have a problem with getting locked on 1 receiver when he has a little time. Hopefully he grows out of that this year but he needs time to throw the dang ball too. Even in the sec I've watched bama give there Qb all day to throw it.

But at the same time, we watched Teddy Bridgewater light us up with our defense having him under pressure most of the game.

[number1]

Originally Posted by grant1

Unbelievable posts. We have no proven QB backup and people want to run JD more. We have no proven TE, yet they are projected to be all-SEC. Just because Tebow ran a lot with Brantley at backup doesn't mean it was a good idea. For those who forgot, JD hurt his ankle last year on a read-option run.

Hopefully the OL will be better, giving JD more time and we'll throw more on first down to keep the D honest.

But let's not forget how both he and Brantley got injured the season before last. He has been injured without trying to run the read-option. That is just part of the game. I have no idea who Manziel's backup was, but that didn't stop Texas A&M from cutting him loose on offense.

[number1]

Originally Posted by UGator

A strong run game usually begets a strong play action pass game. We have the potential with good RB's and some talent at WR for a change. We should be improved along the OL, and if Driskel can improve his decisions and field vision we could be much improved!

Some QB's with all world potential take more time to develop since the mental part of the game is often more important than a strong arm or fast legs.

Well he doesn't have too much longer to develop that part of his game since he will be a junior next season.

[gatorbait1]

Originally Posted by number1

But at the same time, we watched Teddy Bridgewater light us up with our defense having him under pressure most of the game.

Tell that to coach pease....there pass game is all about timing. He would throw to a spot....drive me nuts all game

[The_Graygator]

We'll be super duper-rific, much better-er than last season.

[slayerxing]

Originally Posted by Zanso

Kent Taylor had a touchdown catch.

I'll have to check the stats i dont remember that. I think he actually did have one or two other catches but my point stands. UFs pass catchers are either mediocre by sec standards or almost entirely unproven.

Th run game will have to carry the team again next season and theres no guarantees that happens with only one semi proven rb on the roster.

[sleeze]

Originally Posted by slayerxing

I'll have to check the stats i dont remember that. I think he actually did have one or two other catches but my point stands. UFs pass catchers are either mediocre by sec standards or almost entirely unproven.

Th run game will have to carry the team again next season and theres no guarantees that happens with only one semi proven rb on the roster.

Gilly was not a proven RB last year. There is never any guarantees.

[socraticsilence]

Originally Posted by sleeze

Gilly was not a proven RB last year. There is never any guarantees.

True, and while I'd love it if Brown surprised I feel pretty good about Jones next year (not going to address the freshman- Taylor will probably be great someday but true frosh feature backs are absurdly rare especially in the SEC- Lattimore is the only guy I can remember in a while, Richardson shared time with the Heisman winner).

Other than that I'm worried offensively, and the defense will probably take a small step back due to attrition (talent level might be higher but you don't lose your entire core and improve when the core was as good as Floyd, Bostic and Elam) .. additionally if we're in close games like we were all last year the most missed player might be Caleb who was money.