It's the fact that we appear to be about as void of playmakers as when Todd took over. We leaned on Tate then but have much more to work with though it seems that only Blake, Lutz and Dyer are the go-to guys and I say that because most of the talent is situational ie. Carr=long ball, OMac=corner, Reed=Wildcat, Phillips=bulldozer etc...none are more than 15 plays per 8 possession guys.
But this was how it was pieced together by Malzahn, and I'm sure he will make it work out. It just looks like he's casting for a play about football. Now who's this Shakespear kid?