re: Chaisson, Thornton and Phillips...future is bright

It's not his fault, but Chaisson was VERY over-hyped this year. He really did nothing of note and certainly his play didn't look like he was the next "Key". Hopefully an offseason and the experience he gained this year will pay dividends. But it's unfair to hold the kid to expectation of being the next Key. He's nowhere close to that level yet. Thornton had moments, but LSU has a lot of question marks going into next season as to who, if anyone, will be able to get pressure off the edge. The good news is that LSU SHOULD be very strong up the middle

Getting the full O-line to return would be HUGE in light of the fact LSU is breaking in virtually an entirely new group of skill players. For better or worse, the offense will likely look different for the first time in several years. Really for the first time since 2012 (perhaps before) LSU doesn't have a proven RB that you know can carry the load. If this offense is going to be successful it's probably going to have to be through the air. Chark and Gage were know commodities, but I think LSU has more than enough good WR's to fill the void. The question is A. Can Ogeron find a OC he ceeds TOTAL control to? and B. Can Brennan make plays in the passing game (even if there are some mistakes that come along with it). The days of LSU just needing a game-manager at QB are over. Brennan must be a big playmaker if LSU is going to have any success next season.