Harbaugh sees both Patterson and McCaffery playing, "redefining what a starter is"
We could end up with our first QB timeshare in quite some time. https://sports.yahoo.com/michigans-jim-harbaugh-said-q-bs-shea-patterson-dylan-mc-caffrey-could-split-time-225443475.html
This never works out well. Just more Harbaugh thinking he is smarter than everyone else while proving otherwise.
Pot, I’d like you to meet a Kettle ... I think you two have a lot in common!
What doesn’t work out well? Having two elite QB’s bringing their skills to a RPO offense?
You bitch about everything ... even things that are nebulous speculations without precedent.
Harbaugh and Trump are both trying to get run out of town at this point.
GFYCS!
Logged back in just to downvote you, POS.
What are you doing here? I thought I told you to GFYCS!
Seeing as how both McCaffrey and Patterson (and Milton it seems) are essentially from the same mold as being pocket passers who have scramble/short run capability, it theoretically shouldn't make a difference from a pure playbook point of view.
Maybe you’re too busy authoring all those books to actually pay attention to football because your statement is patently false. Shea has elite zone- read ball skills, made some huge runs last seasons, and is poised to have a big season with his legs due to the new RPO scheme. DMac, from what we saw, may be an elite runner, and none of the QB’s are “Pocket Passers.”
Other than that, you’re right on point.
Ive got $10 that says McCaff starts game one....
He should. Is Jim gonna pull the trigger ?
Harbaugh is just trying to throw teams off.
It is bad idea on the surface.
You have Heisman candidate in Shea... Why would you consider taking the ball out of his hand?
Congrats on making me do some work. After looking at 5 sites I couldn't find Shea in anyones top 10. SI does have some stupid article on 117 players who could win it and seem to have him their top 10 for QB's. Two other B1G QB's are in most top 10 candidates however.
I’d definitely not second guess Harbaugh or Gattis as both have a lot of experience and knowledge but the idea of two QB’s/split time makes me uneasy. Go with Patterson and put McCaffrey in the last quarter or so of each game. If we don’t progress to the point where everyone else seems to think we are headed than start McCaffrey a few games & see what happens.
We’re a little thin in the backfield so we need all we can get in mobility at QB. On the other hand we are pretty receiver rich so we need somebody who can throw somewhat accurately.
Harbaugh has used a second QB who's skill set fit plays in the past. He wouldn't bring this up if he was trying to make other teams use practice time to prepare in
I see Shea as the proven senior who makes good decisions on the fly. DMac will see playing time but will not see a start as long as Shea is healthy IMO.
Another great point on QB preparedness is that practice time saw many more plays because of no huddle. 2nd and 3rd team saw more reps in spring camp. This grants more development with all players, QBs in particular.
... preparation time in fall camp. omitted
This is a good sign to me. We have a QB who would probably start on most teams ready to go.
Can’t we just have a normal ass football team without any goofy bullshit.
STFU!
We’ve got two Uber-talented QB’s, one of whome is in his final year, and both can contribute to the success of the offense. Why would a coach choose NOT to use them? To appease dipshit fans like you? Put talent in the field, simple. If they both are QB’s then so be it.
In Gattis we trust!?
If MGoBoard made the decisions Milton would be the starter.
Does anyone's backup QB get more love from their fans than ours? I feel like Shea could win the Heisman and we'd still be hearing "McCaffrey should have started!" if we do anything short of winning the national championship.
I'm glad we've got good depth now so the world doesn't automatically end if the starter gets hurt, but this battle should be Shea's to lose.
Sounds like quite a different approach, but if the defense gets thrown off when another QB comes in, then I see no problem with it. Wouldn't want to give McCaffrey a reason to transfer away and letting him play more this season would be a good incentive for him to stay.