The Wolverine chats strengths & concerns of Michigan football's roster post spring ball I

The Wolverine chats strengths & concerns of Michigan football's roster post spring ball I #GoBlue
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[@A2Fan71]

I disagree that "beating Ohio State is not the bar this year." Beating Ohio State is ALWAYS the bar! #GOBLUE

[@dragonsurge1]

Not joking I don’t know if Michigan will even score a touchdown this time. I thought Michigan would make some major portal moves at QB and WR but they did nothing… Michigans defense will be insanely good but so will the Ohio State defense. I expect a low scoring game but there aren’t any play makes on Michigans offense besides Donovan Edwards. And that’s assuming he shows up like he did in the 2022 game.

[@A2Fan71]

@@dragonsurge1 yeah, Michigan doesn’t have playmakers beside Edwards. I guess they no longer have Colston Loveland who will likely be a first rounder. Did they lose Will Johnson who is arguably the best CB in the country, and another first rounder? I’m pretty sure he was a “playmaker” last year when he got the int on Marvin Harrison leading to a Michigan touchdown! Tyler Morris showed what he can do vs Alabama in the Rose Bowl, and I think Fredrick Moore will be good, so Michigan has playmakers. They are going after WR’s and other players in the portal, so saying, “they’ve done nothing” is inaccurate! Transfer players have all the leverage right now, so it’s highly competitive trying to land good prospects. Michigan has three options at the QB position, and there’s no one currently in the portal that would be better. OSU will likely be favored in Columbus, but saying “Michigan won’t score a TD” is ridiculous. Michigan will have one of the best DL’s in the country, the OL will be better than most expect, and the state doesn’t need a prolific passer, so a combination of Orji with Tuttle/Davis will be fine. Michigan is not done in the portal by the way. They are in the mix for a DT, 2CB’s, a safety, and another WR.

[@dragonsurge1]

@@A2Fan71 My mistake, Loveland will be a playmaker as well. I didn’t mention Will Johnson though because I’m only analyzing the offense. There is ZERO question about the defense being elite. Michigan is going to bring in WR’s from the portal but my point is that all the best WR’s have already been taken. This is also why there’s no better QB option in the portal. All the best QBs have already been taken! I suspect Michigan would’ve gotten Taulia Tagovailoa before his transfer waiver got rejected though. Realistic best case, the O-line steps up, Donovan Edwards has a break out year and Orji outperforms expectations as a passer, heavily utilizing tight ends and running the ball himself. Realistic worst case, The new O-line has some growing pains, Edwards plays like he did last year, and Orji doesn’t separate himself in the QB battle.

[@A2Fan71]

@@dragonsurge1 I don’t disagree with anything you said, and yeah I think Michigan would’ve got Taulia Tagovaiola if his waiver was granted, but I think with Michigan’s offense we’ll be fine at QB. They did pickup two WR transfers, Amorion Walker and CJ Charleston. I know that’s not the splash that fans want, but it gives up depth, and the portal still has some 4 star receivers. I heard they’re pushing for Elijah Badger from ASU. Honestly, with the coaching staff turnover, NCAA investigations, and with all the tampering going on, I’m just glad Michigan was able to hang on to most of its players!

[@marcusbarton17]

@@dragonsurge1 have you heard of colston Loveland? He’s pretty good or maybe you saw semaj Morgan or Tyler morris making plays in the rose bowl ?no ? There is that Mullins guy too. Maybe just Edwards and a “FEW” others 〽️

[@user-yz2in7kb4w]

It was just a couple of years ago that there was questions if JJ could throw the long ball.😊

[@marcusbarton17]

How we constantly repeat this cycle is very puzzling. From joe to cade from Cade to jj now from jj to whoever the next qb will be. Same song and dance every time “ oh no what are we going to do we have to replace so and so”

[@sjohnson8062]

CB, did you not watch Orji throw for 71% in the Spring Game like I did? He missed a couple of throws early, understandably, and then settled in nicely. Wtf were you watching that has you so down on him? He is a good enough passer and his legs are game-changing. The threat of him running also opens run lanes for our backs. Take off the blinders.

[@davidhpruden]

I agree with this 100%. Everyone is immediately counting Orji out, as if our offense is predicated on passing the ball for 400 yards a game, when EVERYONE IN THE COUNTRY, knows it is not. He has been patient, diligent, and he will cause the Big Ten all sorts of problems. Give him a shot. People were saying the same thing about JJ at the beginning, "he can't throw it deep, he's inaccurate, takes too many chances," look how he turned out. Go Blue.〽

[@1234MarioDuane]

Bruh, these guys are exhausting. This is the first time in a while that I've listened to them. They are just negative to often. 〽️🏈💯👑🏆

[@ravonwoodhouse5875]

He never does i really don’t like his take remember folks he doubted us completely against Bama..

[@joelblock6380]

RE OSU game this year in Columbus: PLEASE REMEMBER that in 2022 we won there by 22 against a team that had Stroud, Harrison, Egbuka, Stover, Fleming, Johnson, Hayden, Williams, & Trayanum. Both teams played without their top rushers [Corum and Henderson], While OSU still has Egbuka and Henderson, Michigan still has Edwards, Mullins and Loveland. At this stage, until we see the two teams' respective QB play, the game should be rated a toss-up, with OSU having a slight home field advantage.

[@dragonsurge1]

You’re leaving out that OSU picked up the #1 RB in the portal, brought in Will Howard at QB and brought in Chip Kelly as the OC. Technically they got the #1 QB in the portal (Julian Sayin) but it’s ridiculous to rank him above some of the other veterans. Donovan Edwards was great in 2022 but he was inconsistent in 2023. I think Michigans WR unit is the biggest concern

[@marcusbarton17]

Your right this game isn’t and hasn’t been won or lost on the outside in a long time. The hyper focus on the qb position right now is annoying. It’s like your expert analysis of the one full spring practice you were able to watch combined with some team scuttle butt tells you “ we don’t have a qb that can win a title” and “ Tuttle is probably our guy” just doesn’t read to me and doesn’t match what I saw on the field 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@taxisquad11]

You prove your total ignorance. All the players you mention played on the offensive side of the ball. THE reason for the loss was due to bad defense,. PLEASE REMEMBER Ohio State lost by less than a TD in Annie Arbor last year and has twice as much back. PLEASE REMEMBER that win in Columbus in 2022 was the only win in the past 28 years. PLEASE REMEMBER. do not bloviated, instead do the required research, so as not to embarrass yourself in the future

[@williambeatty4153]

Good lord these guys are so negative this year...

[@Doublegd3]

So are they supposed to just feed you gum drops or talk about reality?

[@marcusbarton17]

@@Doublegd3 reality is the qb balis is downing went for 71% without the added benefit of being able to maximize his running ability in the spring game. Meanwhile the guy he thinks will start hasn’t started in three years and hasn’t been healthy throughout a season in just as many years. So who’s not being real here 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@markeastman5910]

People forget, Jack Tuttle has the most experience as a college football QB that can throw and run who would've had more opportunities if he wasn't injured last year.

[@johnstacyii4827]

I think they can win in Columbus fellas.

[@scottpatton705]

UM need NIL for mulitple sports. How do you find a balance?

[@taxisquad11]

Doesn't Michigan have any Big Donors??

[@djtut_clt5236]

We just witnessed 3 of the most spectacular seasons in Michigan history. Trying to figure out why so much skepticism when you all seen development that has progressed throughout each of those 3 years. Team 145 is a 10 win team if the Defense gets off the bus & the offense knits quilts. We’re not QB centric, it starts with Texas, they lost a lot, 3 OLinemen drafted, 2 DTs…They will struggle to block us as did Bama. We will run the ball right at them. They couldn’t stop Washington with more pros on the field than they’ll have come September. We’re gonna re-write the script from 2021. QB will be decided in the fall & Ill trust who the coaches put in the driver’s seat at QB. osuCKS is being rated off of ⭐️ ratings, MICHIGAN should be rated based on proven production. A$$es will be booted because the chip has squarely been placed back on the shoulders of the reigning National Champions! Go Blue!!

[@freeheeler00]

I'm with it!

[@dragonsurge1]

OSU’s QB Will Howard is proven, both of OSU’s RB’s have proven to be great, WR Ebuka has proven to be great, and the entire defense is returning plus bringing in the freshman all American safety. OSU’s O-line needs to prove a lot next season but everything else is going to be elite with strong depth. Michigan’s entire offense is being turned over so there’s no telling what’s going to happen. They could be better than last year or they could be horrible

[@taxisquad11]

Cheapigan lost half their defense and most of their depth.....LOL Cheapigan dense fans think they're the only program in the country that knows how to develop. Cheapigan had THE worst National Title post season in history of college football. When they lost their Head Coach, who was replaced by an unknown. Lost most of their assistant coaches. Had 2 Assistants fired for Drunk Driving, Failed for some strange to resign MIke Hart. Lost the best QB in Cheapigan history a year early. Lost their 7 best O-linemen Lost 30 players from their 1st and 2nd strings of last year. Recruiting is not what it should be after a National Title, due to a cheap NIL program

[@freeheeler00]

@@taxisquad11 Wow. They really are living in your head rent free.

[@taxisquad11]

Who are they? NONE of my properties are rent free and it is asinine for them to be in my mind, only their profits are.

[@jamietwigg5152]

Without even listening Balas is crying about QB? Hey Balas, is Jim in the office?

[@rashadwalker8218]

It wouldn't be balas if he wasn't panicking about something

[@bradunity1991]

Ok! So I'm not the only one that feels like Balas always over react.

[@rashadwalker8218]

@@bradunity1991 He overreacts about everything. He was panicking last year about the soft schedule and what's gonna happen when mich plays at happy valley and OSU......

[@kaysnow5567]

lmao. yup. mr. negative. You would have believed Loveland would have transferred to Oregon by the way Balas be talking.

[@davidwright1728]

Tuttle is the starter in my opinion.

[@markeastman5910]

No one talks about O'Leary. This kid can catch the football, and he's a great route runner.

[@josephogrodnik4792]

The guys on the podcast always mention drop-off as it relates to players, but never mention drop-off as it relates to coaching. The coaches that left were excellent from top to bottom.

[@ddavis1786]

Agreed this year’s realistic goal for team 145 is rated top 10 and making the CFP final 12 team playoffs. I’ll never bet vs UM, but beating OSU may be a bridge too far. Still gotta have faith & Go Blue 💪💪💪

[@ericmeyers5576]

Feel free to bash me all you want to. Jack Tuttle Is and should be the starting QB.

[@markeastman5910]

I agree with you.

[@freeheeler00]

If any one of Tuttle, Orji, or Warren entered the portal after the spring game they would've been getting offers left and right. You can't change my mind on that.

[@Doublegd3]

You are crazy lol

[@dragonsurge1]

As an Ohio State fan, If you put Warren in as QB 1 with Jaydn Davis as back up, then move Orji to RB, I’d actually be concerned about the game this year

[@bradtedeschi]

Just say the obvious: Grant and Graham make us formidable. Lose one of them and we're still dangerous. Lose both of them and we're very, very vulnerable. It begins and ends with those two guys.

[@Yerky.]

Yeah Ohio state is a priority I definitely disagree with that. Smash mouth football we winning I swear

[@johnstacyii4827]

Alex will be the guy just watch.

[@marcusbarton17]

You are correct, don’t know where the brain melt is coming from

[@terencethompson5789]

Guys it’s great to be a Michigan wolverine, Texas lost players up front, Oregon soft up front, osu isn’t better than the 2022 osu still soft up front we will smash and see what happens go blue!!

[@taxisquad11]

You have complete ignorance about 2022 vs 2024. In 2022 Ohio State had a bad defense, in 2024 the defense is the strength of their team .

[@terencethompson5789]

@@taxisquad11 all those yrs they were soft up front is my point

[@taxisquad11]

@@terencethompson5789 "all those years" LOLOL All 3 of them? Just prior to those 3 measly wins, Michigan had one of the softest teams in College football, When Ohio State beat them FIFTEEN out of 16 games

[@terencethompson5789]

@@taxisquad11 we was still leading the series so that means we were mir than 20 games up in the rivalry wait was it really a rivalry? All those yrs of losing you win 15 out of 16 and don’t know how to act your still our 2nd little brother

[@taxisquad11]

@@terencethompson5789 LOLOL "we was"... another Michigan Man who failed 4th grade English. After that it was just a pile of drivel...look it it and become educated

[@retired5249]

Michigan will win it's 4th Big10 title in a row...The D line will run through people.

[@user-ok9gw1ef9r]

Of course they had a great game plan....they had all their signs🤣

[@douginorlando6260]

Jim Harbaugh was more than the best in the world … he was the best in the Universe😁

[@user-ol7ck4vp3s]

Big time recruiting year

[@harrycojones4273]

The portal giveth and the portal taketh away

[@davidwright1728]

There should be no doubt that Tuttle is the starter and have a package for orjii.

[@headstrong4203]

why?

[@CJ_Incorporated]

Tuttle can’t make it thru a ball game much less a season . That’s worst take I’ve heard this offseason

[@freeheeler00]

I kinda agree. I do like Warren and Orji, but Tuttle has been sitting behind two guys that just got drafted in the first round for five out of the last six years. He did start some games at Indiana when Penix got hurt and has looked very good when given playing time at Michigan. In the last two years he has completed 82% of his 39 pass attempts for two TD's and zero INT's. In Michigan's offense, 39 pass attempts is easily a two game's worth.

[@marcusbarton17]

The 6-6 option ^^^

[@marcusbarton17]

@@freeheeler00how did the numbers look a starter in Indiana ?

[@ericmeyers5576]

If you People truly believe that the Ohio State Suckeyes, Are going to beat Michigan In Football With the Defense Michigan has coming back. Than you are completely NUTZ.

[@dragonsurge1]

Go watch a few Iowa football games and you’ll understand the concern here. Michigans defense can carry them through most of their schedule but the defense is going to get worn out if they can’t get off the field vs a complete team.

[@ericmeyers5576]

@@dragonsurge1 Hey You so called Genius, I go to every Michigan you can't tell me anything I do not already know . GO GET A LIFE.

[@marcusbarton17]

The Tuttle praise is starting to get to me a bit. Going into his 7th year as a college player and what has he done as a starter? Hell how did it look when he was playing either here or indy?!? Even when tutle is healthy his ceiling is very low and with all this talk of protecting the football and playing within the system, if there is one qb on this roster that has already proven he will give it away to the other team it’s Tuttle. It’s part of the reason he lost his job in Indy was not just due to injury which is another problem with him !!!! Alex oriji is a far better athlete than him and has far more upside as a passer we know what Tuttle is Already. Develop AO and trust the system. You all sound like bama’s beat when they replaced milroe too early and we see how that turned out. If you believe jack Tuttle is a better option at qb on your team than oriji I suggest you apply for a staff position with mel tucker.

[@QuoteMentor]

Beating OSU isn’t the bat? Tf are you saying? You lose credibility as a michigan commentator saying stuff like that

[@ravonwoodhouse5875]

Someone get chris out of there he such a media commentator..

[@CJ_Incorporated]

These guys picked against Michigan vs Ohio st even in the middle of our historic run the last three years. I know two out of the three of these guys picked Ohio state every year. Quit being wusses and bowing down to the Buckeyes. Geez give me a break!

[@Repent26]

Jack Tuttle will be the guy.