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Oregon Football: 5 reasons why Ducks will turn things around in 2017

By Jerran Anderson

Apr 29, 2017; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon ducks running back Tony Brooks-James (20) celebrates following a touchdown at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2017; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon ducks running back Tony Brooks-James (20) celebrates following a touchdown at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 29, 2017; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon ducks running back Tony Brooks-James (20) celebrates following a touchdown at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2017; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon ducks running back Tony Brooks-James (20) celebrates following a touchdown at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /

5. The offense is still intact

The good news for the Oregon Ducks is their offense is still intact for the most part for the 2017 season. They will have some holes to fill at the tight end position and on the offensive line but they should still be good offensively.

Quarterback Justin Herbert didn’t fair too poorly on offense for the Ducks last season. Most of the weaknesses came on the defensive side of the ball. The offense was second in the Pac-12 in total yards per game (491.7) and yards per play (6.6).

For the most part, the Oregon offense ranked at the top of the conference in key categories. They didn’t turn the ball over much as they ranked ninth in turnovers per game (1.3).

A lot of the offensive production returns next season as well, especially for running back Tony Brooks-James. Brooks-James had 101 rushes for 771 rushing yards and nine touchdowns in 2016. He led the team in rushing yards per carry with 7.6. He’s also a strong option in the kick return game.

Brooks-James should prove to be a lethal combination with running back Royce Freeman out of the backfield in 2017.

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