A few things I will look for this spring and early fall...
Offensive line - Need to find a center and solidify the right side. Lombard will figure in somewhere, either by staying at tackle or moving inside to guard. Stanley and Elmer are interesting possibilities at tackle, as are Hanratty and Nick Martin at guard. The staff is hoping that Hegarty is the answer at center, but can Hanratty or Martin step in there? Finally, will the entire line get stronger such that we can convert third and two by running against good teams?
Tight end - Can Ben Koyack become a competent blocker? Can Troy Niklas become a consistent target as a receiver? The position will really be helped if Alex Welch can come all the way back from injury.
Receiver - Can Chris Brown become a true outside threat as opposed to a ten snaps/one pass pattern per game kind of guy? Daniels and Jones seem to be capable intermediate possession guys, but who can open up the middle of the field? Will Davonte Neal move into the slot and become the true inside weapon that we lacked last year? Time to turn potential into production.
Running back - Will the arrival of talented freshmen stimulate improvement from Atkinson, Mahone, McDaniel and a healthy Amir Carlisle? Is Greg Bryant already the best all-around back in the group?
Quarterback - Will Golson establish himself as a pocket passer who can make quick reads and correct decisions? Will Kelly continue to confine him to safe throws to the outside or will we work over the middle? Will Kiel emerge as a viable #2 while Rees prepares for a future in coaching?
