Clemson’s downfield passing should be better in 2018. It doesn’t matter who the QB is

One of Clemson’s biggest goals on offense for the 2018season is to improve its downfield passing game.

The Tigers were No. 3 in the nation in pass plays of 20 or more yards in 2016 with Deshaun Watson at quarterback and a group of talented and experienced receivers.

Clemson was No. 66 nationally in that area last year with Kelly Bryant at quarterback and several new starters on offense.

Bryant received the majority of the blame for Clemson taking a step back as far as explosive plays in the passing game, but in reality it was a group effort. Whether it is Bryant or strong-armed freshman Trevor Lawrence at quarterback in 2018, the downfield passing game should be improved because the talent…