Georgia offense may need a shift as they begin CFP Playoff run

Georgia football has achieved their goal of winning the SEC championship despite some ups and downs during the season. The offense has struggled and the defense has had bad moments, but their championship mentality has always shown up.

As the Bulldogs head into the College Football Playoff, the offense needs to shift its focus back to a position group that was its engine last year. No, Brock Bowers isn't walking back through the door, but his replacements can help this new offense with quarterback Gunner Stockton.

Time to focus on the tight ends

The offense can't afford to stall constantly in the College Football Playoff with drops from receivers, so Offensive Coordinator Mike Bobo needs to adjust his game plan in the passing game to feature the tight end group. The shift wouldn't be a complete erasure of Arian Smith or Dominic Lovett, but the tight end room can offer a stabilizing presence in the offense on critical downs to reduce stalls.

Junior Oscar Delp and senior Ben Yurosek are veteran players who can be used as chain movers to keep the offense moving. Sophomore Lawson Luckie also provided a spectacular and vital catch in the SEC championship game, and could be a player who could be moved around and used for his athleticism going forward.

The tight end group might not have a major jump in production from this shift in the offense. The jump in production would be longer drives and touchdowns. The emphasis from coaches should be looking for the tight ends more. Stockton should have quick options available in the short passing game and looking for the tight ends should be a priority. Also, if Bobo wants to still incorporate the screen game, maybe filter in the tight ends or running backs for different looks.

But one things certain, the offense needs to incorporate more players in the passing game to improve and win a national title.