Top ACC Storylines in Spring Practice

Dabo Swinney hopes that quarterback Deshaun Watson can stay healthy in 2015. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

Clemson Tigers

Question: Can Deshaun Watson stay healthy and can the wide receivers for Clemson develop into the potent offense they have the potential to be?

This storyline seems kind of odd to have, saying that the major thing to watch is to make sure the quarterback doesn’t get injured, but that is the truth. The Tigers face very few questions if any besides their offense. Surprisingly the offense is what held Clemson back last year, as their defense was fantastic, giving up just 16.7 points per game.

Some may ask how will they replace standout pass rusher and sack specialist Vic Beasley on their defense, but that is small potatoes considering how much different this offense looks without Watson.

The other part of the offense in question is the development of the wide receivers for Watson and the Tigers. Last year there was some good signs from guys that this offense can be good, but with top receiver recruit Deon Cain coming in, there is no ceiling for the offense. The main things are can the receivers be as good as Watson needs them to be, and can Watson stay away from the small nagging injuries he endured last year.

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