Michigan State Football: 5 biggest questions facing offense in 2019

5. Will we see more from tight ends?

The production from the tight end position has dwindled over the years and there are a lot of reason for that, but the most glaring has been the lack of adequate blocking which has led to a revolving door at the position.

Talent has never been a question mark, especially now with Matt Dotson and Trenton Gillison leading the way, but the blocking from tight ends has been less than impressive. With Matt Sokol gone, the tight end position is wide open and many believe it’s Dotson’s job to lose, which is truly is. He’s the lead returning tight end as a former four-star and he has all the talent in the world.

Can he become a better blocker, along with Gillison, and turn the position around?

Mark Staten is coaching tight ends which Mark Dantonio calls his “position of expertise” which could change the game. Brian Lewerke, though, was also guilty of overlooking what should be his best friends in the passing game. He has to realize he has a couple of top-tier tight ends who are capable of running crisp routes and being threats in the red zone.