Georgia Tech Football 2009 - Offense, Defense, Special Analysis

My opinion is that GT's offense and special teams will be better but that our defense will take a small step back. I think those 3 NFL caliber lineman we lost will hurt the whole defense more than most suspect. With that stated I am pleased to see that one expert thinks GT's defense will be solid and as good as last year. If GT's defense is as good as it was last year then GT will be a very good football team in 2009.

Georgia Tech Football 2009 Bleacher Report:
"The biggest questions for Georgia Tech's offense are with their passing game and the offensive line. The passing game must improve from last year, and bot Coach Johnson and QB Nesbitt know this. Obviously passing is not the number one priority in an option offense, but a team needs to have a legitimate passing threat. Nesbitt can throw the ball. and he has at least one very talented receiver in 'Bebe' Thomas, who will play on Sundays in the next year or two. The main issue comes down to the offensive line. Johnson is still bringing in his type of recruits, who are suited for Johnson's offense, to play on the offensive line. Furthermore, the Offensive line sustained several injuries during the spring that made the potential weakness of the offensive line more evident.

On defense, the Jackets should be solid. The Ramblin Wreck have lost 3 big time players on the defensive line, but there should be enough depth to at least keep the defense from regressing. In the Georgia Tech secondary, Morgan Burnett is becoming a star, and deserves far more recognition and respect than he gets. Overall the defense probably wont be one of the top ten in the country, but should be pretty good.

Special teams are a major concern for the Yellow Jackets. To be blunt, the Special Teams were pretty awful last year. Field goals were like the light switch next to my bed, just out of reach. And every time Tech received a punt or a kick I just prayed for a not-fumble. Simply put, Tech's Special Teams must improve."