Is the Playoff in the future for FB in 2017?

May 8, 2017, 12:03 AM

I say yes, and I'll tell you why.

This is not a QB centric post, however I understand the vital importance of signal caller. Case in point, our own Deshaun Watson. But this will be in an attempt to take the focus off of the QB race, because we are talking about the defending National Champions. I know, I know it's very hard to do it twice. As to elude to the title, let's talk about a playoff run with plenty of talent at all positions to get the to the playoff discussion. You can hope for an 8 win season if you want, but what Swinney has built here is not a " one hit wonder " with Watson as many of Tiger Nation will agree. Watson was an integral part of winning the school's 2nd national championship, I have written about Watson a lot. However, we have some real talent at QB this year, and that goes for all of them.

First let me establish two things quickly : I trust Dabo & Co. This is a national championship coach, and coaching staff. I have believed in Swinney since He was hired and gave that reporter the simple answer of " win championships " after being asked what are his goals and intentions at Clemson. Seems like a long time ago. Either way, the man is a much better coach than any keyboard coaches I've ever read. So, that just tells you my sense on it.

Second: If Alabama and Ohio State can make it all the way to the playoff's with a " decent " QB play with either a top draft graded secondary or a top drafted D- Line, then that looks like the picture of Clemson this year. We have so much talent across the board. However, to re-iterate my first point, Swinney will make the best decision for the team at all positions with his council. Who knows who we'll have throwing the ball by Fall, they all have talent. Enough " total team talent " to make it to the playoff's.

Now, we know by Watson, Winston , Mariotta, it's more likely to win a championship with an NFl talented QB. However, I would argue that with the defensive line, LB core, secondary, WR group, stable full of backs and 4 and 5 star talent at QB, it's just a matter of time before we all see what the picture looks like. Fall camp, fist game, etc. On a serious note though, hasn't Dabo built a brand at CU that get's the nod as AL, Ohio & Fl State? No matter the QB race? We are perennial national contenders.

Barrett or Hurts wasn't known for their stellar QB play, at least not Barrett anymore since his injury. We have enough surrounding talent to take it to the Playoff's, and it might end up with stellar QB play, who knows. I wish them all well, and Dabo will slot in the one that plays the best.

The bottom line is, we have enough talent on this roster, not to mention the most championship veterans coming back on defense which will be best in the country. Not a bad WR group either. Oh and the QB race, many schools wish they had that problem. I believe it's going to be another great year of Clemson football. Besides, Swinney is too used to 10+ win seasons and expects his best players to play to their full potential. With the best coaching staff in the country I would argue with orange tinted glasses on, with this much talent at all positions. Yes, the playoff's could be in sight.

Just my take

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