INDIANAPOLIS — The absolute biggest question facing Michigan football this offseason is who will be the starting quarterback. Though the new EA Sports College Football 25 video game and most pundits have pencilled in Alex Orji’s name, the competition has yet to truly begin, and there are multiple contenders waiting in the wings.
Beyond Orji, Jack Tuttle was injured this spring, Davis Warren had a strong showing in the April spring game, while junior Jayden Denegal and freshman Jadyn Davis will also have their say when fall camp begins next week.
But what will be the determining factor for new head coach Sherrone Moore when it comes to choosing a quarterback? Is it the player with the highest ceiling? The one with the biggest ‘wow’ factor? Or will it be something else entirely?
WolverinesWire asked Moore at Big Ten media days what he’ll be looking for and ball security is the top item, while being able to also move the offense down the field.
“I think the No. 1 thing is who’s going to take care of the football, who’s going to be the guy that take care of the football,” Moore said. “Our defense is going to provide them a bunch of different looks. They are going to have Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant running at them and Josaiah Stewart and Jaishawn Barham and Will off the edge, and Makari and all these guys and different looks.
“So who’s gonna take care of the football? Who’s gonna make a play? And then next thing who’s going to really lean on the team win and team-first mentality? For us, we’ll get a good feel as we go through training camp. Don’t know what the day is and when it will be, but you guys will know as soon as we do. Maybe!”
Given his absence in spring and the fact that he hasn’t been a hot name, don’t sleep on Jack Tuttle to end up winning the job.
Though he doesn’t get…
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Author : Wolverines Wire
Publish date : 2024-07-27 02:20:25
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