how can the offense NOT take a step back?

I foresee an improvement to our offense. Without Jimmy and his intermittent alligator arms, Drew is gonna spread the ball around more, and have more time to do it with an improved Oline and a TE that's capable of blocking for him. (Let's face it, Jimmy was a hell of a target, but he was more willing to put himself in a position to score than he was to put the team in one).

Add Spiller, and a renewed interest in the run game by our HC, and the makings of a stellar year are there.