[Gargamel]

Teams loaded the box and played double coverage on messer last year, we still managed to run the ball effectively outside of the Williamsburg game.

Seven is different than Eight in the box. I agree that Messer being gone & breaking in a new QB without a player of Messer's caliber to stretch the field, you'll see a really loaded box this year unless your young gunslinger can step up & keep the defenses honest.
Raceland does have nice line play on both sides of the ball & appear to have nice depth in those positions. The beefed up schedule will also benefit come playoff time.