Assuming the staff remains this off-season what’s our off-season grocery list look like?
* RB room has to be cleaned out, I don’t know what the hell they were thinking with this group. RB injuries have essentially derailed two national title births in a row. How do you enter the season with CJ Baxter and Tre Wisner? Warriors for sure, but they are running on bald tires.
* Veteran presence in DB room. Betting on development got you in trouble this year, we need at least one body at S & CB.
* Low Ball Wingo, let him walk to Mizzou if he doesn’t accept WR2 money. You got to inject some speed, hands, & route running into this room.
* Offensive line has some nice pieces. I really like our tackle duo. Baker has become really solid. Goosby was back to his old self when he didn’t have to worry LG jailbreaks. Daniel Cruz is a kid I’ve seen live, strong as an ox and smart. Nick Brooks has potential but you can’t rely on him to take a starting spot at G. You got to bring in at least one guard and swing tackle type. Most of that room is really young and inexperienced, I don’t think a move like that would abrasive to the roster model.
* Whoever was in charge of backend coverage probably needs to be replaced. Taffee and McDonald are good enough to not be exploited as much as they have at times. Starting Guilbeau at the opposite corner all season was just a net negative. You could have jump started the development of a guy like Kade Philips. What is Gary Patterson up to?
* Jeff Banks likely has to go. I don’t think he’s elite as a special teams guy or a TEs recruiter/developer. It’s year 5 and only Herman’s guys have made a difference. No one can catch or block.
* I think you have to take a long look at Flood as well. Sarks offense is inherently finesse. The big human thing hasn’t translated. Not only are you not physical, but you can’t even get to a spot to get infront of a guy. The state of the Guard spot is also shocking in year 5.
* Linebacker is interesting. You have some nice pieces returning and entering the program. I’d try to lure a guy like Justin Williams out of Georgia. A freak that’s been buried on the depth chart and is from Conroe. Even if he doesn’t start, it’s a veteran plus athlete at the position.
Thoughts?