Autzen Audibles

I think the Addison news from a few weeks ago has let that one out of the bag so I won't go there on offense.

I think Keanon Lowe might surprise people a little bit this coming season. Everyone is focused on the trio of Blackmon, Kelley, and Sumler along with incoming recruits but Lowe seemed to have the "light" come on late last season and became a special teams warrior.

I think he will do the same all year this coming year as well as getting onto the field on offense and making a few plays. People need to remember he was one of the state's fastest players on the track as a SO/JR/SR and was a pretty elite receiver as a JR before having perhaps one of the best years ever at running back as a senior at Jesuit.

On defense I am going to go with Taylor Hart. He is pretty well known among Oregon circles but I think Hart's progression from rotation player to starter to star player happens this fall. He's gotten better every year at Oregon and has been one of the most reliable players the past two seasons. With the focus on Dion Jordan I think Hart will see the most impact from it.

Right I agree with Crhis that Blackmon and Kelley could find themselves into that top three group but it's been awhile since we've seen not one but two freshmen (redshirt or not) become key cogs at receiver for the Ducks. Add in the physical nature they have to play with and I think these two will have spurts where they look amazing and other games where they aren't a major factor.

Bostwick is a much more realistic option than Adams right now, in my opinion. With Bostwick, it's really going to come down not only to the coaches feeling comfortable offering him (obviously), but how he enjoys an official visit to Eugene this fall when the weather won't even compare to what he's been experiencing in Florida. More than that, Bostwick has developed a very strong bond with the Miami coaches and that, coupled with a serious distance factor, could be a lot for Oregon to overcome.

Outside of Bostwick, keep an eye on a couple of the names that we've discussed here: Wyatt Teller and Abens Cajuste. Like Bostwick, Teller could be a tough pull for the Ducks all the way from Virginia, but Cajuste could be a nice bridge between the haul of defensive linemen the Ducks landed last recruiting cycle and the one they perhaps hope to sign in 2014.

I read somewhere that Max Redfield didn't participate in any big name summer events this year because he wanted to focus on his high school team, staying in the weight room everyday, and working on winning a state title. Hearing that made me think he is a Oregon type of player, not into the accolades just wants to play and win. I know all of the domino's are falling into place at SC and he is buddies with a lot of commits, But do you see this being in ways similar to DAT? Heading up north after being at a typical SC feeding factory.. To me he is the most interesting target at this point, could be a huge game changer in the secondary

well scratch off my question then

That IMO opens the door for Oregon to become maybe THE big-time player now for the two Robinson twins, who are four-star recruits for you star gazers.

Are you guys aware of special chemistry between the receivers and different QBs? What I'm asking is if Bennett becomes the QB if there is a receiver or two that would get more looks and vice versa.

Can Colt Lyerla become a consistent force this year? Is there any word out there? If I remember right I heard that inconsistency was a problem, although it tends to be for younger players. If he can be then he'll obviously draw attention to the middle of the field, and with mariota pulling the strings i think this offense could look like a faster version of DD's senior year. It SEEMS like the talent is there anyways

Not that I'm aware of, but it wouldn't surprise me. Every QB has a receiver that he's particularly fond of. I'm sure Bennett and Mariota have theirs, but it's difficult to say who.

Chris pretty much hit the nail on the head here. Bennett seemed to have a very strong connection with Stanton and Kelley for the green team in the spring to me.

How do you feel about the backup position to Dion Jordan? Do you guys feel Washington can handle it or might the staff look elsewhere, such as French if he can get ready? It seems like French would still be at least a year away.