What can a history of 5-star QB transfers tell us about Shea Patterson at Michigan? (SBNation)
Answer: it indicates that chances for success are good. Check this (link) for the full story. The article's specific takeaways:
- 5 star transfers usually perform well
- Offensive fit matters a great deal
- Immediate improvement over the previous QB and general production is possible
It's a pretty small sample size, and a more granular review from Brian will be more helpful, but I think this article is reason for some cautious optimism from a non-OL perspective.
How many stars did Jake Rudock have during his recruiting cycle? That would be a nice floor for the season.
That would be my biggest concern. The Ole Miss offense couldn't be more different from what Michigan ran in 2017.
Patterson can play and is a clear upgrade over the 2017 triumvirate. How much of an upgrade remains to be seen.
I went into it with a few preconceived notions about how it was going to be off, because most 5 star transfers are transferring because they're not good enough. The article does a great job of narrowing it into at least somewhat situations.