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FSU Football: Top 5 offensive improvements needed for 2017

By Kelvin Hunt

Nov 5, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher watches his team during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher watches his team during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman Alec Eberle (54) and offensive lineman Chad Mavety (55) during the second half of the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

Protecting the QB

The FSU football offensive line was great in some areas and down right abysmal in others as we’ve documented.

They were great in short yardage situations, but terrible on passing downs. For instance:

  • Standard Downs (No. 89 nationally)
  • Passing Downs (No. 105 nationally)

As we’ve said, some of the blame can be placed on Deondre Francois being inexperienced and holding the ball too long. However, a great deal of it can be placed on the offensive line too.

FSU quarterbacks were sacked 36 times in 2016 which was ranked No. 108 in the nation. In 2015, FSU quarterbacks were sacked 26 times and 23 times in 2014. So this isn’t a trend that’s positive.

The offensive line has to do better, the quarterback has to process information quicker and tight ends and running backs have to be better with blitz pickups.

Next: Turnovers

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