What to expect of the offense in '09?

[AnimateYYZ]

Originally Posted by The Goat

It's the billion dollar question, the elephant in the room. Our defense was solid last year and I think no matter what, whether we draft a LB or grab a stopgap in FA between now and OTAs, it will be a competitive to dominant unit in '09. Understandably our focus has been sort of limited to defense w/ the additions of big Al and re-signing Hall.

But as that excitement abates it's like now I keep remembering the anemic, bottom of the league offense that frustrated the living hell out of us for eight straight weeks last season. How much will we improve by opening day? What is left to add (or subtract) to produce a competitive offense? I'm curious to hear what the gurus, the self-made analysts, have to say about:

1) the possibility/probability our WR corp makes a leap in a single season (predicting no change in the group btw)

Devin Thomas is working with Santana in Miami- this could only help. If he emerges as a legit #2 WR, he could take some pressure off of Moss. As for Kelly, he was looking better than Thomas in training camp last year, let's just hope he gets healthy.

2) whether our o-line can become a respectable unit between now and opening day

Again, injuries are a concern here. I think these guys are a respectable unit when healthy. Bringing Dock back will help with the lines chemistry. With the addition of a good young tackle, I think we're ok.

3) whether you all think Zorn can create a game-plan that maximizes our talent on offense and turns "touches" into touchdowns

This is my biggest question. The play calling last year was often stale and predictable. I have to believe that with the off season, Z and his staff will have made adjustments and open it up a little more. This year they should be able to run the majority of the playbook instead of just a section. But if I see no hurry up or 2 min drills this season, I will lose it.