I keep going back to FSU in 2022 when Jordan Travis was still largely unproven and FSU added two transfer wide receivers with little production, and a running back with a bad injury history and little to no production.
The offensive line had tons of question marks, and the tight end position didn't have much depth. However, that FSU offense went on to finish among the top offenses nationally.
As the 2025 season approaches, Thomas Castellanos might be more proven than Jordan Travis was then. Duce Robinson and Squirrel White have much more proven experience and production than Johnny Wilson and Mycah Pittman.
Randy Pittman, Landen Thomas, and Marketston Douglas make the FSU 2022 TE room look pretty bad(Douglas was on that team). The running back rooms are comparable, but the FSU offensive line in 2025 has the potential to be better than in 2022. It's definitely gonna be better than last year.
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FSU offensive line coach Gus Malzahn is a proven guy, and he has a quarterback who fits his system perfectly. He has the same offensive line coach who knows how to block it up. That wasn't the case last season with DJ Uiagalelei. The wide receivers had no proven production, and the tight end room was just as bad. FSU didn't have anything special at running back last season, and the offense lacked the leadership needed to play at a high level.
That leadership seems to be there with Castellanos. I know some folks will point to last season as a red flag. However, after seeing how Boston College coach Bill O'Brien handles things, I can see why Castellanos left.
It's also clear he wasn't putting Castellenos in the best position to maximize his talent. That won't be the case in 2025 with Gus Malzahn. I think FSU has some pieces to surprise some folks. However, they don't have much depth at many positions. The lack of depth could cost them if the injury bug isn't kind. However, if they can stay healthy, I'd bet money this offense will be night and day different than a year ago.