For the second season in a row, not much has been going right for the Chicago Butchers on the gridiron. The defense is young and inexperienced, but maturing and getting a little better each and every week. The offense is the same, but there isn't much indication that they are getting better throughout the season. Most of the adjustments need to take place on the offensive side of the ball. It all starts with the offensive line. Penguin is on track to be sacked 69 times this season, and while that number is lower than last season, its no where near the level you'd expect from what many thought would be improved offensive line play for the Butchers. With better O-line play, you could expect the leagues leader in rushing attempts, Jake Jefferson, to have a better average yards per rush. 3.7ypc is fine for a young back, but it will need to improve if the offense is going to lean in to the run game. Finally, expect star wide receivers Semga Na'sim and Austin Morley to have an increased role through the remainder of the season. Though Na'sim is having a standout rookie season, Morley needs to step his game up to keep the Butchers competitive.
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