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I was never impressed with Cam Newton. I sure enjoyed the playoff victory when the Ducks scorched him! Cam Newton Ranks Dak Prescott Over Former Duck, Chargers QB Justin Herbert WWW.SI.COM Not every agrees with where former Oregon Football quarterback Justin Herbert slots in among the highest paid QBs in the NFL.

Tigard prep star returning to home state. 6 ft. 3 in. 200 lb. Guard. UC Davis guard, former Oregon prep star Drew Carter transfers to Oregon Ducks WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Carter is headed back to his home state after stops at Colorado and UC Davis.

Good news concerning Justin and his new coach. Oregon Football's Justin Herbert 'Not Complacent' After Payday, Reveals Jim Harbaugh WWW.SI.COM Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert is entering his fifth season with the Los Angeles Chargers and this year is brimming with...

Great article today Ryan! Love it. Best line: "Sad to see for the other West coast schools if we are being honest. But as an Oregon fan it is delicious."

To be the best you need the best every year. This is what we have come to expect with Coach Lanning and his staff. Go Ducks! Fly high!

Another highlight of one of my favorite Ducks. 321 yards and 5 touchdowns against those "trojans" of USC.

I like the green "Oregon" and the green outl ok be on the numbers. Looks good on the black uniform.

One of my all time favorite Ducks!

Cole won 4 NCAA Championships while at Oregon. Took this year off to run professionally and train for the Olympics. He's going to Paris to represent the USA!

Excellent point concerning Walk-Ons David. I totally agree with you. They are unsung heroes. Thanks for writing today's article!

WATCH: Oregon Track's Jadyn Mays Reacts to Olympic Trials First Round Race WWW.SI.COM Oregon track & field saw several Ducks advance on the first day of the U.S. Olympic Trials. Jadyn Mays cruised in her 100m and met with the...

Oregon Duck favorite Heisman winner is approaching his 10th year in the NFL. Oregon Football's Marcus Mariota Reflects on NFL Journey WWW.YARDBARKER.COM When you're approaching year 10 of an NFL career, you're allowed to do some reflection. Marcus Mariota recently spoke with reporters in...

Like father like son, it's great to have a Duck family in the flock. Oregon Football QB Commit Akili Smith Jr. Impresses In First Day of Elite 11 Finals WWW.YARDBARKER.COM LOS ANGELES, CA - Four-star Oregon Ducks QB commit Akili Smith Jr. entered the 2024 Elite 11 Finals competition on Tuesday looking to make...

Coach has successful history of coaching such quarterbacks. A match made in heaven. Oregon Football's Will Stein, Experienced QBs: A Match Made in Football Heaven? WWW.YARDBARKER.COM Experienced with experience. That's Oregon football's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Will Stein with veteran quarterbacks...

Stein has plenty of experience with left-handed QBs. Oregon Football's Will Stein Prefers Left-Handed Quarterbacks? WWW.YARDBARKER.COM Oregon offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Will Stein is no stranger to left-handed QBs. On a recent appearance with On3, Andy...

Thanks Mr. FishDuck! I simply love all the video analysis you provide. This is a great series. You are correct that Coach Stein will have constraint plays off of this. Just think of a running QB on a keeper to the backside of this play. In my old Wing T days we would call a Waggle (pass play off a power run) and our QB would run for long yards. I am loving this Will Stein offense!

Just a reminder of how the Ducks are reloading!

In addition to recognizing a wonderful Duck, the video highlights the awesome world class facility Hayward Field. I love the interaction between coach and athlete. The Respect for each other.

Let's all celebrate Oregon's newest National Champion! Jaida Ross shines at NCAA Championship Track and Field meet. Awesome achievement Jaida. Go Ducks!

Thanks Charles for a great analysis article today! Coach Stein is an outstanding offensive coordinator. The Counter is itself a constraint play taking advantage of power running to a tight end side. Coach Stein has multiple ways of doing that. Motioning a player into or away from a formation causes defenders to change their keys and communicate to each other. The Offense always has the advantage of knowing the play. Defense has to react and be correct in their keys. Causing the defense to think can give an offensive player an extra step or angle to make a great play.

Thanks Charles, I love these types of plays! Taking advantage of the defensive players and what they are taught to "read" and "key" on. I agree Will Stein's offense is brilliant. I like your reference to the Mari no O, "This is not a “pounding the A-Gap strategy,” as instead we saw three components are weaved into one play".

Thanks David for today's article. Communication is so important, and I agree this will help all. An additional benefit will be to make it harder for opponents to steal signals. Hopefully there won't be the use of all those screens trying to prevent stealing signals held on the sideline next to the coaches.

Thanks Ryan! Excellent article for discussion. You make a good point that all were important to move the goalposts. I don't think we could be where we are without each one of them. I love your summary, "Dan Lanning has returned the hope that was always so prevalent during the Kelly era, but with the recruiting of the Cristobal era, and the likeability of the Bellotti era." Hope, belief in the program, and confidence exudes from every member of the football team. The coaches and players make me proud to be a Duck!

Thanks Alex for the FishDuck article today! Good summary of this off-season. There's so much to review and like. I agree with all the things you discussed. I'm blown away at the improvements in the trenches. Now that's BIG news. Harmon and Caldwell on the D line and "Shaq" McCoy on the O line bring the size and power the Ducks need. And all the credit goes to Coach Lanning and his awesome staff!

Thanks for the article Alex. I think it will stimulate a good discussion. We can agree the offense will continue to put up points like it did last year. Lots of depth and weapons galore. However, in my opinion, I think the defensive line is better. Any Offensive problems in the spring game came about because of pressure from the defensive line. The depth and growth of the young studs on that line were more than an evenly split offensive line could handle. Then when you consider the commitment of Harmon, the defensive line will be a strength for the Ducks. Take away an opponent's ability to run and we'll see sacks and interceptions galore. Coach Lanning and staff continues to improve every position with competition. The defense will be making a statement this year!