Patterson or McCaffrey?
https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---shea-patterson-or-d…
January 16th, 2019 at 12:12 PM ^
Highest ceiling and lowest floor -- boom or bust.
January 15th, 2019 at 2:58 PM ^
thanks for reminding me how long this off season will be.
January 15th, 2019 at 3:01 PM ^
It will be Patterson, however I believe McCaffrey will end up being a better QB when the time comes for it to be his job.
January 15th, 2019 at 3:18 PM ^
...yes, when his time comes. This is why we also should not play freshman. Their time has not come. Let's return to the 1970s.
January 15th, 2019 at 3:37 PM ^
Pssst! Bo did start freshman, Rick Leach and Rich Hewlett, at quarterback in the seventies. It was only one game for Hewlett, but Leach started all but one game.
Having said that, I largely agree with what you said. If Dylan is playing significantly better than Shea, Dylan should start. I would be surprised if that were the case, though; most likely Shea will start.
January 15th, 2019 at 3:03 PM ^
McCaffrey. Hands down.
January 15th, 2019 at 3:10 PM ^
Patterson will likely win the job, but I would love a trick play with both on the field at the same time.
January 15th, 2019 at 3:10 PM ^
Not to thread jack I'm not a "insider", but a friend of mine texted me and said the dl coaching search is over. Announcement today or maybe tomorrow.
January 15th, 2019 at 6:09 PM ^
Did they say anything else about it?
January 15th, 2019 at 3:16 PM ^
Caputo is a Spartan grad who hate UM football. Don't read his stuff and don't listen to him on the radio. He's a troll when it comes to Michigan football.
January 15th, 2019 at 3:17 PM ^
This is not Alabama or Clemson where we dump a five-star just because the next guy has looked nothing short of amazing in his time out there and has been blessed by our DC as the best he has ever seen on a scout team. This is Michigan.
January 15th, 2019 at 3:21 PM ^
You must be joking. This is Shea's team. McCaffrey will be a solid back-up and hopefully get enough reps to be ready to take over in 2020.
January 15th, 2019 at 3:22 PM ^
Did Caputo infer that the Qb job should be in play, or did he imply it. Or did he first infer it from some source, series of events or comments from coaches, and then imply it to us.
In any of those cases, I think it's reasonable to infer from past Caputo pieces, that he doesn't know either.
January 15th, 2019 at 3:25 PM ^
They’re both good. Whoever wins the job.
January 15th, 2019 at 3:26 PM ^
I don't really care as long as the starting QB is good and gets wins
January 15th, 2019 at 3:44 PM ^
Or Milton?
January 15th, 2019 at 3:44 PM ^
I heard it was gonna be McNamara. I hear he is really taking the bull by the horns with the early enrollees.
January 15th, 2019 at 3:49 PM ^
I can possibly see McCaffrey passing Patterson in the offseason. Having said that, until it actually happens Patterson is the starter.
January 15th, 2019 at 3:51 PM ^
D Caff. More athletic and can throw the deep ball.
January 15th, 2019 at 4:02 PM ^
Shea can't throw the deep ball?
January 15th, 2019 at 3:57 PM ^
Pat Caputo?
January 15th, 2019 at 4:06 PM ^
PSA: Please do not ever link anything by that walking trash troll Pat Caputo. He doesn't deserve one click.
Having said that, yes, it should be a meritocracy. So best man wins.
January 15th, 2019 at 4:08 PM ^
give me Dylan. shea is a game manager
January 15th, 2019 at 4:18 PM ^
There is something special about McCaffery. I would like to see him play more.
January 15th, 2019 at 4:27 PM ^
They both should play.
Shea starts, but Dylan should get real minutes, not just garbage time.
January 15th, 2019 at 4:46 PM ^
I fail to see how McCaffrey offers anything that Shea doesn't. It's fine to give him some more reps and PT, but in no way should Shea lose his starting job based on either's performance to date.
January 15th, 2019 at 5:24 PM ^
I fail to see how McCaffrey offers anything that Shea doesn't.
Not being snarky but serious reply...
Arm strength.
We saw a lot of underthrown passes late in the season and when it mattered under Shea.
January 15th, 2019 at 5:04 PM ^
DM will win the job
January 15th, 2019 at 5:24 PM ^
Patterson or McCaffery? Yes, it definitely should (and will be) one of those two guys.
January 15th, 2019 at 5:27 PM ^
All the twelve-year olds are dying with laughter. Honestly, when did this place become so full of insufferable snoozeheads?
January 15th, 2019 at 5:26 PM ^
I would like to downvote OP please
January 15th, 2019 at 5:31 PM ^
Holy shit the amount of DM responses in this thread. He threw 15 passes this season! 15! and completed 8!
You all honestly suck. Just so dumb.
"Lets replace the returning starter who threw for 2600 yards with 65% completions for our backup because I saw him make a couple nice plays in garbage time... higher ceiling"
January 15th, 2019 at 6:10 PM ^
Not sure what your point is. Guys with less previous game experience than McCaffrey have won Heisman trophies.
Patterson was good last year, but far from great. Certainly not a difference maker at a top 10 level. And we have to wait until McCaffrey is a senior before we can expect him to do any better? Seriously?
January 15th, 2019 at 5:51 PM ^
Harbaugh will pretend like there is a competition all through spring and fall practice but, barring injury, Patterson will get the starting nod all season. McCaffrey will never be able to play well enough to elevate himself above Patterson in Harbaugh's eyes. He'll just have to wait until he's the oldest. This isn't Alabama or Clemson, after all.
January 15th, 2019 at 6:01 PM ^
Far too much talent in the QB room for this to not be an open competition. With that being said, it will be Shea. Should it be? God I hope so. He looked pretty above averageish this year. Really don’t see the hype with him.
January 15th, 2019 at 6:53 PM ^
Huh? Shea is only "above average" but "God I hope" he is the starter? Something seems wrong here.
January 15th, 2019 at 6:11 PM ^
January 15th, 2019 at 6:30 PM ^
He won't.
January 15th, 2019 at 6:29 PM ^
FML
Let's reinforce the stereotypes about Michigan's most popular player being the backup QB.
Let's long for someone other than one of the most efficient QBs in Michigan's history, seemingly set to blow up in an offense that may utilize his skills much better than the one he was already efficient in.
I've already been subjected to this drivel from fans I know in person, who are otherwise nice, well meaning and intelligent, but when it comes to M football have the opinions of dolts.
I think Shea is the best shot to go far next year, and I think McCaffery has a shot to be special, too, just not as a starter next year.
January 15th, 2019 at 7:12 PM ^
I'll be happy no matter who starts, but it's going to be Shea.
January 15th, 2019 at 9:27 PM ^
It’s Patterson but I am definitely a lot more comfortable then 2016/17 about the qb group, and am excited to see what Dylan can do. I believe he is ready.
January 15th, 2019 at 11:55 PM ^
Here's the thing. I know everyone seems to be high on Shea and thinks he should be the guy but honestly I think it should be open. Shea was great against bad teams and defenses the offense could score against, but in big games, games that he HAD to step up (OSU and Florida) he not only didn't perform he got worse. go read the NFL scouting reports on Shea and tell me this is the guy.
accuracy issues
under throws way to many balls
goes off script too much
can run but isn't dual threat
skiddish in pocket
they said he is a backup guy in the NFL at best...there words not mine
He was ranked 19 out of all the QB's that played in bowl games this year. This was before they played the games.
January 16th, 2019 at 12:31 AM ^
Hey let’s start a stupid ass QB controversy just for shits and giiggles. Let’s discuss benching our All Big Ten HM QB who won 10 games.
Go pound fucking sand.
January 16th, 2019 at 1:06 AM ^
I think in play and it should be in play
January 16th, 2019 at 11:58 AM ^
Both. Both are better than any QB we've had in years. Love to see either next year.
GO BLUE!!