how can the offense NOT take a step back?

Strief has gone down every year except one, last year. Peat is in no way prepared for either tackle position. Peat being forced into the starting line-up due to injuries on either side would be a major blow. And I think Unger has the same propensity as Strief does in lasting an entire season.

People assume because Spiller is fast he will be a great receiver. There is no guarantee for that. His best Season he had 43 receptions. Bush, Sproles and even PT had exceptional production as receivers out of the back field. A top out of 43 receptions is pretty mediocre based on that trios numbers. Versatility at the running back position was a big part of us being able to keep drives alive. If Spiller can only garner 45 rec and Ingram contributes similar to the passing game like he has always, how many drives will we keep alive?

Over the last 10 years we've gone without a probowl caliber tightend only in 06' and 07' and right now we have virtually no one outside of Cooks in the wide receiving department. All of these no name receivers everyone is trying to build up in their heads will need to over achieve in Lance Moore 07/08 proportions.