The highlight of the Oregon Spring Game was the improved defensive unit as they dominated the offense for much of the game, but one group on offense that shined was the line.
There are a lot of new faces along that line and the concern that is associated with that group is warranted. After the game inside Autzen, Oregon quarterback Bo Nix said the concern can be curtailed some.
“I think they do a really good job. There are new faces, but still very talented players,” he said. “You get them going together and they start communicating more and more with more experience and as we go they’re only gonna get better. With that group, the name of the game is just staying healthy and so doing what’s right throughout the season with their bodies.”
Working out and eating right will be the goal for the line this summer as they can work on technique once fall camp arrives. It’s going to be a challenge to replace players like Alex Forsyth, Ryan Walk, T.J. Bass, and Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu. Building chemistry among Josh Conerly, Jackson Powers-Johnson, and others will surely be a very high priority in August.
Protecting Nix will be the No. 1 key for the Ducks to have a successful 2023 season, and based on the talent up front, and the growing chemistry, it shouldn’t be an issue going forward.
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