Is there any chance we are at risk of losing J.J. to the portal?

Username checks out.  Question the timing of this thread question being two days out from a very big game.  Beat Iowa.

We can pay him to stay. NIL changes things. If Michigan really wants to they have enough money and influence from alumni we can buy our way into becoming Alabama. The issue is the schools culture doesn’t align with the sports culture like it does at Bama and OSU.

One of the two will not finish their career at Michigan.  That seems like the obvious call.   Each of these young men deserve to be a starting QB.   

To me, the likely scenario is that JJ wins the job next year and Cade serves as the loyal and reliable backup and without complaining or negativity.   Cade then hits the portal and thrives out west somewhere closer to home.  

I wanted to skip over this post entirely, but clicked just so I can click an additional button indicating my lack of favor towards this shit post.  

There's always a chance, and when ifs and butts are candy and nuts we'll all have a wonderful Christmas!

There is always a chance. At this point I would place that chance at .01 percent.

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You are horrible.  Who sits at home and thinks of crap like this while we are playing to get into the playoffs?  Idiot!!!

I would not worry too much about it. He is very talented yes, but also...Cade is playing very well and has years left. If JJ cannot beat him out in camp next year that means Cade has taken another leap in terms of development, and in case you have forgotten....Cade just led us to a 11-1 season and B1G Championship game berth, we are in good hands. From a depth perspective it could hurt us if Cade were to be hurt though.

Better keep him away from the edge; wouldn’t want him to fall in by mistake

I think it's more of a risk after next season. But only JJ knows the answer to that question.

However, beating Ohio St or winning the BIG or even a NC doesn't guarantee Cade the starting position next season. As utterly ruthless as that may sound. And as great as Cade has been this season, it's not like he's a 4000 yard passer who carries the offense.

We can always get better. At every single position. And if JJ's year of experience and superior physical traits is enough to beat out Cade's proven track record of winning this season than so be it. Personally, I think there is a 50/50 chance that is the case next season.

Is there any chance we are at risk of losing J.J. to the portal?

Not this year.  JH and the staff have done a good job of bringing him along and getting him significant snaps, not just garbage time.  There will be a legitimate battle for the starting job next year IMO.  I think Cade has done enough to warrant it being his until JJ outplays him in meaningful snaps next year, but I think JJ will be given that opportunity.  If JJ is not the starter next season however, there's probably more of a chance he considers his options.

Yes, there's a risk. 

Factors in favor of a transfer:

• Cade has the same eligibility, really knows the offense, and is good at running it. JJ has more physical talent, but it's possible that he never masters the offense the way Cade does. There's an even chance Cade starts next year.
• Transferring is a logical and reasonable response to a glut of talent at a position. 5* QBs transfer quite a bit and find success. 

Factors against transferring:

• JJ will have a year of experience in the system and an even shot to win the job, this time with a year of prep under his belt.
• JJ appears to genuinely love Michigan, and was the hot recruiting prospect sticking with the program when it seemed like everyone was jumping ship. There's some loyalty there that appears greater than your average prospect.

It would not shock me, and should not shock us, if the guy who loses the battle for the job next year packs up shop. I like both of the guys a great deal, and I hope that they both stay for at least all of next season even if only for a backup / spot duty role. But nothing is for sure.  

You think the kid doesn't have confidence in himself to win the battle next off-season? It's not like the narrative is that he's for sure buried another year. And the staff has made every effort to start to involve him early where most programs won't use you at all until you're 100% ready. 

No need to worry about things that are out of your control....moving on.

Oh my god

I wouldn't be surprised. It's the era we live in. Can't do anything about it though so I'm not gonna worry about it.

Please cease from speaking.

JFC this is a terrible post

Although anything is  possible I would be shocked. Harbaugh has done an amazing job getting talented freshman in the game and not just during mop up on duty . In the years past I think Harbaugh stayed very loyal to upperclassmen but since has proven that best man will play.

JJ has been very loyal to Michigan. A highly talented kid that had offers to any school he wanted. After last year's disaster he never even considered going else where. Even with people talking about Harbaugh being on the hot seat . Seems like Harbaugh and company were very transparent with him. The days of promising a recruit the world and not delivering are over. 

 I'm more interested in an Ohio like QB situation.. Ewer was a Texas commit for a while before a late jump to OSU. Seems to me he's more interested in the right situation for him rather than loyal to a University ( nothing wrong with that)  I see one of those two transferring at some point. 

As someone who ranted about not giving this guy enough snaps (stupidly in hindsight). I don't care. I would happily trade all the five star quarterback recruits for this past Saturday.

Nope

I think Cade can up his game enough to keep JJ on the sidelines for at least one more year, by this I mean JJ remains what he is today a “situational QB”.  It is my belief that JH will go with Cade next year, especially if he thinks he’s got:

• Cade-2.0 (More confidence and a little better touch)
• Haskins-2.5 (Edwards catching like slot receiver with the ability to pound the ball when needed)
• Corum-1.5 (Better hands)
• A defense that finds a way to generate above average pass pressure

I'm surprised how many NFL scouts are on this forum. So many people are positive that Cade will never play in the NFL. I, on the other hand, think that when his career is over, he'll be looked at as one of the best QBs ever to come out of the University of Michigan.

See if you can guess who this QB is from the NFL pre-draft scouting report:

--Poor build
--Skinny 
--Lacks great physical stature and strength
--Lacks mobility and ability to avoid the rush 
--Lacks a really strong arm
--Can’t drive the ball downfield
--Does not throw a really tight spiral
--System-type player who can get exposed if forced to ad lib
--Gets knocked down easily

Sure sounds like Cade McNamara, doesn't it? This is Tom Brady. What they don't measure is the football IQ and heart. Both of those are off the charts for McNamara.

I thought losing brought out the loons. 

You’re right, this is a dumb topic.

Why would JJ want to leave.

My guess is that coach Harbaugh told him the situation when he was recruited.

JH:    MERITOCRACY

JJ:     I AM BLESSED TO COMMIT TO MICHIGAN!!!

I think JJ is a bit further along than Matt Cassel. Check out his earning as an NFL pro on the link below.

During his four seasons at USC, Cassel completed 20-of-33 passes for 192 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/detroit-lions/matt-cassel-4597/cash-earnings/

We're fortunate to have both Cade and JJ. Clearly, both players know that, and they've pretty much said so.

I think it'll work out fine for both players.

I think nowadays in football, teams understand that they need two solid quarterbacks to compete for championships. Because the position takes so much punishment, rarely do you see one Q.B. go an entire season without injury. It may sting a little for a Q.B. to have to wait, especially if he thinks he's better than the guy playing in front of him but I think Michigan will continue to bring both these guys along, with JJ getting closer to half the reps next year. This may keep him content until his time official comes. One thing we know for certain is that Cade doesn't make many mistakes and plays very poised under pressure. We all have seen JJ get rattled and begin to play poorly under pressure. Hopefully JJ knows that and is patient with his development. He should have fun being in college and stay ready because he will get his opportunity.  

I suspect he's having too much fun to even think about transferring.

If he doesn't win the starting job in 2022, then yeah it's probably ok to be afraid of. Cade has no NFL upside so he could be around awhile, he technically is a RS Frosh I believe due to COVID. Maybe JJ sticks around for the whole 2022 season and the following spring ball, but that'd make him a unicorn in the 5* QB world

Now if Cade does beat him out and prove to be legitimately very good and JJ transfers, it might not even be a huge deal. Let's say Cade starts 2 more years, which allows Dante Moore to start as a sophomore with CJ Carr right behind him. That would still be a pretty stacked QB room. Will be interesting to follow the competition next year.

There is always a chance but I would guess it is pretty low. 

The only answer is that if JJ wants to win a National Championship he will stay.