NBC Sports radio interviewed Mike Bellotti today, and he says the key to grounding the Ducks offense will be to deny the running game (loading the box) and put pressure on the wide receivers to beat you.
https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest...how-they-can-beat-you-their-wrs?ls=social-vid
It's clear this is a group that needs one or two guys to step up in a dramatic way. The receivers have potential but lack star power: no one scares you. Some combination of Tabari Hines, Dillon Mitchell, Johnny Johnson, Jaylon Redd and the rest needs to reach that Jeff Maehl/Bralon Addison/Josh Huff level of reliability.
One guy who could provide a boost to this unit is newcomer Isaah Crocker. Crocker has the wingspan, athletic ability and hands to make an immediate impact:
https://oregon.rivals.com/news/can-crocker-be-the-surprise-in-oregon-s-receiver-crackerjacks-
https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest...how-they-can-beat-you-their-wrs?ls=social-vid
It's clear this is a group that needs one or two guys to step up in a dramatic way. The receivers have potential but lack star power: no one scares you. Some combination of Tabari Hines, Dillon Mitchell, Johnny Johnson, Jaylon Redd and the rest needs to reach that Jeff Maehl/Bralon Addison/Josh Huff level of reliability.
One guy who could provide a boost to this unit is newcomer Isaah Crocker. Crocker has the wingspan, athletic ability and hands to make an immediate impact:
https://oregon.rivals.com/news/can-crocker-be-the-surprise-in-oregon-s-receiver-crackerjacks-
