LSU plans to open up the offense
Every year, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Tigers remains, will they figure out the offense this year? Ohio State transfer Joe Burrow brought stability in 2018, but LSU plans to truly unleash him this year.
On Burrow, head coach Ed Orgeron said, “We could not run Joe as much as we wanted last year. We’re going to do a lot more running with Joe this year”.
Burrow’s Roadrunner socks suggested as much.
#LSU QB Joe Burrow’s roadrunner socks. Beep beep.. pic.twitter.com/5Ok54qyJrj
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) July 15, 2019
This has to be welcome news for a fan base that has wanted offensive variety for so long. As LSU makes the transition to a more RPO-oriented offense, it will be Burrow that leads the way.
1,000-yard rusher Nick Brosette has departed, but Burrow will still have dynamic running mates in the backfield. Junior Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for 658 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018, and he’ll be the primary back this season. Freshman John Emery Jr, the second ranked running back prospect, will slot in behind Edwards-Helaire on the depth chart.
Orgeron also felt that the Tigers may have lacked the personnel to run a diverse attack last season.
Re spread: “we didn’t have the personnel before. I asked Steve Ensminger to go 5 wide last year. He said, ‘Coach, we don’t have 5 receivers.’ “ pic.twitter.com/Lj7MfPJmfw
— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) July 15, 2019
That will change in 2019. Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase will lead a receiving core that features a ton of youth, but also a ton of talent.
LSU certainly has all the tools to succeed on the offensive side of the ball. The only remaining question is if they’ll adapt to this new-look, Joe Brady passing game.