I'm still on cloud 9 over the Rose Bowl win, but I also know many of us have started wondering about the ceiling in 2020 and beyond. We know they'll lose their QB, most of their offensive line and Troy Dye. But here's 5 reasons I believe Oregon will be a better team in 2020 than they were in 2019.

1. Coaching. Cristobal will be more experienced. The defense will be in year 2 under Avalos. And the new OC will likely be an upgrade over Arroyo (and I'm not hating on Arroyo, never have). 
2. Wide Receivers. The Oregon offense should be more wide-open next year. One reason is their receivers will take a step forward. Pittman will be back and (hopefully) healthy. Devon Williams is a huge and very talented weapon. I think he's dying to play. Johnny Johnson and Bryan Addison will be back and more experienced. Oregon will have the services of receivers like Wilhoite, Delgado, Hutson, Waters, Davis and Crocker. There's a ton of raw talent there.
3. A new powerful offensive line. Admittedly the Ducks will lose a ton of experience on the O line. But Sewell will be back and the guys coming in to replace them are huge and very talented. They'll be able to physically impose their will where not even this year's line could. They won't have the experience right away but I do think they'll pick things up quickly.
4. Oregon's defense may be the best in the nation next year, especially if Scott, Lenoir, Graham and Faoliu all return. Graham's already enrolled for 2020. Scott tweeted out last night "Special year ahead" (obviously I agree), which makes me think he's back as well. I don't see Fauliu jumping quite yet. Lenoir may or may not leave early but he's got 2 replacements who are possibly as good or better than he is. Add in the incoming class + one more year of experience and tutelage under Avalos - this year is going to be crazy on that side of the ball. My guess is that Oregon is top 3 in the country in sacks and hurries. Think about this. The Ducks will have up to 3 - 5 star players rushing the QB.
5. Depth. Ducks will have more talent, 2-3 deep than they ever had. Not only is this important to cover injuries, but it allows more options and fresher players.6. I've alluded to it twice but the starting talent on this team is going to be insane. I mean it's very close to being Bama, Ohio State or LSU-level insane. (Clemson may be slightly ahead of all of those though.)

I didn't even mention that Sewell running it on 3rd and 1 or 4th and 1 gives Oregon a huge advantage they didn't have in 2019 - or that no other team in the NCAA has in 2020.

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