Texas spent more time in 12 personnel than almost every team in football last year. Is this the most effective package for a Sark offense to thrive? Not in my opinion… However, it was done out of necessity based on our roster. The loss of Neyor, OL youth/inexperience, and talent at RB dictated that 12 personnel was the best option with those factors taken into account.
I don’t disagree with those claiming Sarks coaching decisions last year may have cost us multiple W’s. However, I also realize he was operating in a system that doesn’t necessarily allow him to maximize his offense. That being said, he’s getting paid $5mill per year to make it work. People don’t want to hear excuses such as: “1st yr QB”, “young OL”, “no dependable WR3” (post Neyor injury), etc…
If people expect the the same “Sark tax” due to last seasons results, that’s fair. However, I tend to believe that this year’s personnel will allow for Sark to be able to offensively do as he wishes (without being restricted to 12 by necessity). Pair the roster upgrade at WR with experience at QB and OL, and I tend to believe those coaching mistakes to be minimized to a degree. When defenses have to account for more than a 2WR route concept, stopping the pass becomes more difficult