QB
1. How much better will the quarterback position be this year from last year? Vastly improved
2. Will Braden Hanson run away with the job? Yes, I believe he already has
3. And will the playcalling this season be more wide open than last season? Once Hanson proves himself which I think he will than it will definitely open up.
RB
1. Will Jake Miller be the feature back, or will there be a fairly equal 3-back rotation? I think it will be Miller but Garman and Sutton will get their share of carries.
2. Any chance either freshman, Romon Bridges orPJ Sparks, makes an impact and sees consistent playing time (offense or special teams)? Bridges is listed as RB but plays a lot of receiver. I would love to see PJ Sparks get some touches just don't see it happening without an injury.
3. Miller is listed at only 170 lbs, can he take a whole season of Big Sky competition and stay healty? Sure hope so.
FB Big question, who plays more at FB: Adler or Magstadt? One of them, or rotation of both? I think Adler will end up with more of the reps at FB.
WR What will be the frequency of three, four, and five WR sets? Hopefully very frequently. Does Jameer Jackson live up to the spring ball hype? Not this year. I believe he will be good but he was hyped up a lot this spring. Will there be two or more receivers with more than 500 yards receiving? I can see 3 with Hardin, Ivery, and McGill. Does Hardin deserve preseason all-Big Sky recognition and make the postseason all-Big Sky team? Yes
TE What will be the effectiveness of Seth Nichols in the passing game? I think he will be effective, he seems like a good pass catcher. Does Adler or Grant contribute at the position in terms of receiving? I really like Adler and think he will contribute in the passing game.
OL Is the offensive line set with LT Deneui, LG Kleason, C McGurran, RG Lynch, RT Gillson, or will there be a surprise with one of the younger players: Shea Walker, Darren Peteson, Sean Meehan, Brandon Anderson, or Ross Windfeld? I can see Shea Walker and/or Brandon Anderson emerge.
DL Does Ross Brenneman end up on postseason all-Big Sky team? I think so. Which backup will look the most impressive and get the most reps: Spencer Cummings, EJ Welch, Seth Stanchick, Ben Henson, or Kyle Woodsmall? Spencer Cummings for sure.
LB Who are the OLB starters: Dominique Bennett, Cordero Finley, Damon Andrews? I will go with Bennett and Finley. Who starts at the two MLB spots: Ben Peters, Garrison Goodman, Brian Otto, Derrick Goard? Peters and Goodman. Who is the most effective tackler and leads the team in tackles? I am going to go with Goodman Who is the most impressive pass rusher? Ross Brenneman
DB Who are the two starting CBs: Daryl Brown, Dwayne Brown, Chris Hall, Chavon Mackey? By the end of the year both the Browns. Who leads the team in interceptions and is it more than last year (team high 2 last year)? Dwayne Brown and yes. Will one of the two JUCO safeties, Clordion Kennedy or Will Lewis, start? I think so and I think it will be Clordion Kennedy. Is Javen Butler familiar enough with the defense and in good enough shape to make an impact this season? Yes, at least I hope so.
Special Teams Does Zeb Miller kick a better percentage than last year? Yes Does Miller improve his kicking distance, both field goals and kickoffs? Yes Does Brett Cameron end up being good enough to end up on postseason all-Big Sky team? No Who is the best return man? Jer Garman, Eric Mersereau, Romon Bridges? Garman With lose of Broc Bellmore; is field goal block unit still as effective? Yes, Shea Walker will step up.
