David Peters (Brandon's father) on Shea Patterson per Sam Webb
Sam Webb interviewed David Peters (Brandon's father) in regards to the Shea Patterson transfer and discussed on his show this morning.
Summary
- The Patterson family were the ones to reach out to Michigan (we already knew that)
- Harbaugh sat down with each of the QBs and commits to explain the situation
- Michigan initially passed on Shea as they did not have a roster spot open at QB
- After Wilton informed the staff about his grad transfer, Harbaugh reconsidered Patterson's interest to transfer
- David Peters said that Michigan NEEDED ANOTHER QB for depth so of course they should go after the best available
- David Peters said that his son was raised to compete and not run from a challenge
- Brandon said that he doesn't care if they bring in 30 more QBs, nobody is taking the job from him
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I hope this shuts up all the doom and gloomers and ends their concern trolling that Peters is going to transfer now that the Patterson transfer is official. I never thought once that Peters was going to transfer in 2018 based on Patterson (2019 could be another story based on how the competition plays out).
Sam didn't mention McCaffrey but I can't imagine (given his family background) that he is scared of competition either - besides Patterson is two eligibility classes away from DCaff so that makes no sense in any case.
I am irrationally excited about 2018 and can't wait to see 3 stud QBs battle it out to be the starter next year.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:55 AM ^
I think both MSU and OSU are concerned. The weakest position at Michigan since Carr retired has been QB. That glaring deficit is being fixed. Niyo has a good article at the Detroit News, applauding the move to bring Patterson in.
LINK: Can Patterson help Michigan win arms race?
In comparing QB's at the 3 schools, Niyo makes this observation:
By contrast, Michigan State has had a future NFL quarterback starting every season but one since 2007, going from Brian Hoyer to Kirk Cousins to Connor Cook. Now they’ve got Brian Lewerke, who looks like he might be one, too. Ohio State has enjoyed a similar run, going from Terrelle Pryor to Braxton Miller to J.T. Barrett, with a Cardale Jones cameo thrown in for good measure.
Michigan now has three guys on the roster, and two coming in, who are highly ranked, and could quite possibly head to the NFL. That hasn't been the case for a while. And with one year under Harbaugh, Rudock has at least earned a spot as a backup QB. Kids notice those kinds of things.
December 12th, 2017 at 12:31 PM ^
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December 12th, 2017 at 7:38 PM ^
December 12th, 2017 at 11:06 AM ^
The attitude of a true champion, I love it. Competition in practice will lead to victories on the field.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:07 AM ^
Brandon said that he doesn't care if they bring in 30 more QBs, nobody is taking the job from him
Love it. Get after it Brandon. Can't wait to see him light it up in the bowl game.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:10 AM ^
And I love the quote as well. It feels like the future is very bright at the quarterback postion for the University of Michigan.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:12 AM ^
Hopefully that perspective remains even if he gets beaten out by Patterson.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:36 AM ^
Right - got to think he is very motivated to excel in the bowl game. He'll want to show what he has.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:56 AM ^
seems like poor roster managment
December 12th, 2017 at 12:01 PM ^
Yeah.
December 12th, 2017 at 12:04 PM ^
lighting up anything until we beat OSU and MSU.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:07 AM ^
Anyone hear the caller ask Sam about moving McCaffrey to WR? Then he asked why would Harbaugh bring in Shea if you have talent with BP and McCaffrey. SMH.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:09 AM ^
When was the last time Michigan had to play their 3rd string QB in an important game? People apparently have extremely short memories!
December 12th, 2017 at 2:13 PM ^
Not to mention that it wasn't long ago a team won the MNC with a 3rd-string QB.
People saying we don't need three viable QBs are fooling themselves. Harbaugh knows he's got produce his best season in 2018, and he can't make excuses--even if we're down two QBs.
December 12th, 2017 at 2:13 PM ^
Not to mention that it wasn't long ago a team won the MNC with a 3rd-string QB.
People saying we don't need three viable QBs are fooling themselves. Harbaugh knows he's got to produce his best season in 2018, and he can't make excuses--even if we're down two QBs.
December 12th, 2017 at 2:13 PM ^
Not to mention that it wasn't long ago a team won the MNC with a 3rd-string QB.
People saying we don't need three viable QBs are fooling themselves. Harbaugh knows he's got to produce his best season in 2018, and he can't make excuses--even if we're down two QBs.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:07 AM ^
December 12th, 2017 at 11:07 AM ^
Joe Milton also said that he's not afraid of competition on his twitter account. I think we're fine at this position looking forward.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:11 AM ^
Milton must be talking about competition from McCaffrey since Patterson and possibly even Peters will be in the NFL by the time he's a RS Fr.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:20 AM ^
December 12th, 2017 at 12:03 PM ^
Patterson and Peters both declare for the draft after this season!
Edit: /s
December 12th, 2017 at 5:38 PM ^
I'll give you a dollar if both declare after this year.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:24 AM ^
I think Milton was referring to his drop in the recruiting rankings
December 12th, 2017 at 11:32 AM ^
It's a classic.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:08 AM ^
Can't imagine a better response from Peters and his family. I had some misgivings about the situation, but it has great positive potential, as well. Attitude of the three young men involved along with guidance by the coaches are pointing strongly towards the positive.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:08 AM ^
...is that I'm starting to see "DCaff" as if that is an acceptable nickname or abbreviateion.
It is not. Veto.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:27 AM ^
You don't sound very fun, PBis...
December 12th, 2017 at 11:42 AM ^
P-Bis, get it? Because my first initial is P and my last lame begins with "Bis".
McCaffrey's last name doesn't begin with "Caff". It begins with "Mc". DCaff is forced, sounds stupid and doesn't fit the rules of nicknaming.
I award you no points and may God have mercy on your soul.
(Having fun yet?)
December 12th, 2017 at 11:59 AM ^
I think it's wordplay on "decaf", as in a coffee reference.
But I might be giving people too much credit.
December 12th, 2017 at 3:08 PM ^
December 12th, 2017 at 12:11 PM ^
"P-Bis" rhymes with and sounds like "penis," so you've got that going for you.
December 12th, 2017 at 12:22 PM ^
How about DMC? I think that meets your criterion. Yet, Darren McFadden is/was already DMC, so maybe the originator of DCaff was on to something.
My gripe is that I don't want a toned-down version of a starting QB. I want the fully caffeinated Dylan when he is under center.
December 12th, 2017 at 12:46 PM ^
Haha!!! +1 for the excellent explanation!
Now go give someone else the PBis...
December 12th, 2017 at 8:56 PM ^
December 12th, 2017 at 11:09 AM ^
Of course McCaffrey isn't scared of the extra competition when he has two full years of eligibility remaining when Patterson exits, assuming Patterson gets his waiver to play immediately.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:13 AM ^
I don't understand the McCaffrey fear much. He was already going to be behind Peters (at least in an eligibility sense), so it doesn't make a huge difference if he's now behind a junior Patterson AND Peters. If things play out like we usually expect, McCaffrey was destined to be a backup for a few years, anyway.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:23 AM ^
It's still a big difference in development being QB3 instead of QB2 this year. Not to mention he will probably miss out on about 10 quarters of playing time throughout the season.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:45 AM ^
Beat out one of the other two for QB2
December 12th, 2017 at 12:36 PM ^
Or beat teams so bad every week that we put in the 2nd stringers at halftime and then 3rd string in the 4th quarter
December 12th, 2017 at 11:13 AM ^
I won't lie, this makes me feel more warm and fuzzy about the situation not that it matters at all.. I'm glad Harbaugh sat down with everyone to explain the situation. We should be loaded at QB for the foreseeable future. I have a feeling we hurt some of the teams we don't like very very badly next season. The schedule is tough but the talent on the roster is undeniable.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:25 AM ^
December 12th, 2017 at 11:15 AM ^
spring/fall practice will be a quarterback thunderdome. LETS GO
December 12th, 2017 at 11:16 AM ^
Glad to hear everyone is on the same page. Hopefully it all works out and Michigan has really solid QB play in 2018.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:16 AM ^
December 12th, 2017 at 11:22 AM ^
Hell yeah, that's what I like to hear.
I was thinking about this the other day, and we obviously needed another QB for depth after Speight left. I wondered if some of the people here who were hesitant about bringing in Shea would've felt more comfortable if it was someone less highly rated coming out of high school. Like if was some former 3 star guy for depth, I'm sure no one would have had any objections.
But like Mr. Peters said, of course you should go out and get the very best guy possible.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:24 AM ^
Some people on here would have found reasons to complain about any QB transfer.
December 12th, 2017 at 11:49 AM ^
People would complain more if a QB gets hurt and has to sit out a game... and the next guy up has not taken a snap in a live game. People complain that OSU has a backup ready to go.
We have depth now, difficult to see any downside!
Gotta believe that young QBs are not afraid of competition and moreover... gotta believe these guys like the idea of being on a team that, you know... wins...
December 12th, 2017 at 11:19 AM ^