Cade, Week 1. J.J. Week 2.....

I don't know what it was... Call it premonition if you will.. but yesterday something was telling me this is how it was gonna play out. 

Harbaugh said points per drive several times as a major factor. Simple as that. Who gets us more points per drive. I don’t think there’s a decision to be made here. Both are gonna play and start until one shows himself to be superior

If both young men are performing at a high level, good problem to have. It's fun to weigh their merits--so far as we can see them. But I'm not always convinced that this should be a controversy or subject to be annoyed about. 

Clearly I support coaches thinking and acting "outsidethebox". I fully support this move-it's border-line brilliant. You have the players and the schedule to take a look...why not take full advantage. If either Cade or JJ has a problem with this plan-that is truly their individual problem...you are being given a fair shake-make the most of it. I am sure Davis Warren will be more than happy, and capable, to move up to the first back-up position. 

Cade Will probably start week 1.

I bet JJ starts week 2

There is already a thread for this...your random conspiracy theory when Harbaugh has already said in his own words what he's doing, is pointless. 

Keith Jackson died

This OP clearly thinks that Captain America is the best Marvel character. And boy oh boy, he also speaks like my grandpa did, so he must be a depression era baby too. 

So, is Davis Warren the backup in weeks 1/2?

If they were neck and neck in summer camp, then it is a great Idea to let them fight it out at the beginning of the season. I think Hawaii defense is a bit better than CSU's D. I think JJ adds that running dimension that we will need against the tougher defenses we will face later in the season. But if Cade is the more accurate passer then it will be difficult to keep him as backup. Unfortunately, one of these guys will go into the portal at the end of the season, since they both have 2 years of eligibility left.

And sometimes you actually have have two highly qualified QBs, the best of both worlds!

And when one of them is mature enough and one of the best leaders the leaders and best have ever seen; you can actually burden him with the insult of stealing his righteously earned job because he will do whatever is best for the team, including destroying broken fan base narratives that should have died 20 years ago.

My friend, just make this a comment on the main post about this.

My thoughts here.

First, I trust the coaching staff.  They have more visibility to the players, experience, and knowledge of football than the majority of commenters / commentators.

Second, I believe they still operate on a meritocracy - the best players play.

Third, there’s more to being an effective QB than natural ability / gifts - speed, elusiveness, etc.  One characteristic is - the ability to understand / read a defense - determine the appropriate adjustments - communicate them - and EXECUTE  the play.  Oh, there’s leadership too - in prep, during S&C, on the sideline, and in the huddle.

Fourth, Michigan seems fortunate to have two quality QB’s on the roster.

Fifth, though I enjoy a balanced game - run / pass, and believe Michigan has the elements of a solid, balanced, and explosive offense this season - the one stat that I will look for after each game is.. W or L.  It may not be glamorous - but, if this team has an 80 / 20 run pass ratio and wins every game handily - I would be ok with it.  Of course, what I think most of us want to see is - a team that can win the B1G East, then the CCG, and -  follow that up with two victories in the CFP.

When I think of evaluation and assessment - the word that comes to my mind is “enough”.  No, or very, very few players are “exceptional” in multiple metrics.  So, are Michigan’s QB’s elusiveness enough, do they recognize an opponent’s D and make effective enough adjustments, etc.  it seems - to no surprise - there are differences between Cade and JJ - the question is - how big is the difference  - and in what characteristics is the difference significant.

Several years ago, there was a QB at Michigan who (after he graduated) talked about how he learned to prepare while he was in Ann Arbor.  He wasn’t the most “fleet of foot” - nor did he have a “cannon” of an arm.  However, understanding the opposing D - adjusting to it.  And, delivering the ball accurately with timing, where the receiver could complete the reception - etc.  - was something he did.  He’s older now - and, if you can believe it - still throws a football around on weekends.  His name… Tom Brady.  Oh, by the way - he hasn’t gotten any faster over the years.

If I am “hyper critical” and have a “top evaluation score” of 10 - reflecting every element / aspect / characteristic of a college QB - perhaps Cade might have been an “8” last season, and - let’s say JJ was a “7” (with JJ’s weakest point being how accurately he recognized and adjusted to a defense).  I’m hoping that this season - both would be an 8.5 or 9 - each with certain characteristics stronger than the other.

I look forward to seeing both Cade and JJ throughout this season.  I wish them continued success on and off the field.  They are a sight for sore eyes - as is this entire squad.

Go Blue..

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