Here my $.02 worth as that is about what it's worth.
1) Pre-Chow what did we recruit to? The Spread. I'll give you that our QB's were a mixed bag but that goes to the carousel at OC and lack of a true QB coach.
2) What does most if not all high schools run these days - The Spread (read option run heavy or pass heavy)
3) Because of the carousel at OC and the years of Spread, 1 year of Pro, and a couple of years of "Multiples" (meaning jack of all and master of none) our recruiting has been trying to at times, fit square pegs in round holes.
4) Now with another OC but one that has developed and implemented his "spread" and coming out and stating that he will evaluate the skills sets of the offense and tweak his system to match the personnel we have quite honestly is the first time I have heard our spread will match our strengths and minimize out weaknesses.
5) The new blood OC I believe will not play favorites. The personnel that want it the most will get the nod - he's proven that by tapping the walk-on QB at EWU making him not only starter of the incumbent but also a
record setting NCAA QB says he will run things his way.
6) I believe Taylor will have a system that sets up plays from previous ran plays which has not been there over the last couple of year. It's called seeing the big picture and planning strategically and tactically through out whole game. Look at his EWU film over several games and you'll see what I mean.
7) Kyle and is "sword of Damocles" unintentionally holding back the offense I just don't buy in. If you're talking about "a just don't screw it up" conversation well any bets that Saban says the same thing to Kiffin or will say it the new Alabama burger eater? (For you edification about what I'm talking about
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...D079&FORM=VIRE)