Coach Payton Press Conference Updates 10-6-21
with or without MT, i think it was going to be training wheels until the bye
I'm not expecting a huge increase in passing after the bye but it will be noticeable, will likely increase passing attempts from 20-25 and up it closer to 30. If Winston continues to do well with that after a few weeks then up to 35 depending on the situation and will be a more normally balanced offense. If he handles that well then the training wheels will come all the way off and the gameplan and situation will be the only thing that dictates attempts.
I am excited about Stills, Juwan and Calloway. I think all three can be key players in this offense but they all wont really shine until MT gets back.
I'm excited about the defense too but they have to get healthy and stay healthy. We sorely lack a pass rush without Davenport, he is such a good player but just can't stay healthy.
Special teams also look really good if we can get Lutz back into form. Our new Punter has looked incredible.
Sounds crazy but the early season injuries could end up helping us. Of course, if it is anything like the past few years the second we get guys healthy they will all start dropping like flies.