The Broncos are facing the biggest “re-building” year in recent memory. With significant losses on both sides of the ball, a tremendous amount of work is ahead for the Boise State coaching staff and the new and returning players.
Gone is that incredible senior class that won a staggering 50 games over the course of its last four years. Gone is the most prolific quarterback in BSU history in Kellen Moore.
Gone is the future NFL star running back Doug Martin, who only seemed to get better and better. Gone is that dominating defense that had made a name for itself.
In total Boise State lost 14 starting players from last year’s team. Six of those players were on offense, while the defense was stripped of eight.
To say it is going to be a challenge to play to the level that players, coaches and fans have come accustomed to would be an overwhelming understatement.
However, it is not as if the entire team left town. Even if it seems like most of them did. There are some key components still in place that should help the Broncos build upon a solid foundation.
First, let’s take a look at the areas where the Broncos are strong. Then we will consider the areas that will certainly need some work.