For all the discussion about Daniel Jones’ bright future, the outlook for the sophomore quarterback dims if his support system fails.
After struggling with turnovers early in his freshman season in 2016, Jones threw his final 173 passes without an interception.
So as the Blue Devils opened practice Monday morning, the pressure was on the team’s wide receivers, running backs and tight ends.
Center Austin Davis, one of three redshirt seniors currently among the starters on the offensive line, is confident the Blue Devils can be a more potent offense this season.
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“Speaking from the offensive line, we have to give our running backs and our quarterback more time, better protection stuff like that,” Davis said.