Why Alex Orji is the Right Man for Michigan | Michigan Football 2024

[@Darrentalksball]

What are your thoughts on Alex Orji's potential? Drop them in the comments below 👇

[@BklnBlue15]

C’mon, it’s way too early to make a determination about any of our qbs. The comparison with Milroe is especially ridiculous though. You have to go back to high school to get an understanding of Orji’s passing abilities, where he had a 48.5% completion percentage vs Milroe’s 61% during their senior years. To get that % up to even 60% would require a MASSIVE improvement, let alone 65-67%. Not saying it isn’t possible, but realistically it’s extremely unlikely. The hype feels similar to Milton rn, and we all remember how that went

[@Backyardfit]

Contents gotta come from somewhere right ?😂

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

Actually Milton was better as a Senior in High School.

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

A Michigan fan for over fifty years and not one of these hailmary quarterbacks has ever amounted to anything to brag about and there have been a lot of them. At best I see Alex Orji as another Danard Robinson not as fast but harder to tackle, but at best very similar passing results. I am expecting similar results. Michigan will eat lessor competition and get eaten by the Oregons and Ohio St. Texas will be an interesting test.

[@Adam-vs2in]

Damn, that’s a bold statement considering Oregon and Texas haven’t done squat except beat lesser competition and choke when it matters.

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

@@Adam-vs2in Exactly who has Michigan beaten without JJ McCarthy? Who did Texas beat with Vince Young?

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

@@Adam-vs2in Exactly who has Michigan beaten without JJ McCarthy?

[@KenWesaw-up5wf]

Michigan is looking like a real mystery this year - I can't wait to see them on the field

[@josephinetracy1485]

Yes, and with that schedule.

[@dp-116]

Not sure how you can say he's the guy when we don't know if he can even throw the ball accurately or "he can be accurate at certain times". Wouldn't surprise me if Tuttle is the starter

[@randrothify]

Not sure where this 65-67% completion rate will come from. That’s historically strong for any QB, let alone one known for his legs and not his arm. Aside from McCarthy no Michigan QB has sniffed anything close to 68-70%. The second best completion rate was Todd Collins at 65%, and he was exclusively a pocket passer. If Orji manages better than 60% it will be quite the accomplishment. If he hits 65%+ then lookout, he will have had an outstanding not just good-to-great season. And most pundits are hoping for a lot less to consider it a good season.

[@BeatClub0250]

I've been a diehard fan for 40 years. This kid will not be good for us. Idk where you guys get all this confidence in from. There's a reason why they haven't let him throw passes yet. Some reason Michigan fans think he will be very good. He will get benched quick after a game or two

[@vine5652]

I don't want to go as far to say he will not be good for us. He was good for us in this year using his legs. But yeah i do prefer Davis Warren in there. But really all I want is the best game manager the team is gonna be extremely good again.

[@jsj297]

He’s going to make mistakes, period. He’s also a freak of nature. I’ve studied his HS films. He’s got an arm, an accurate Deep pass too. Will he throw picks? Yes. Get over it. JJ threw to B2B pick 6s in a playoff game. 🤷‍♂️ Alex gonna suprise the fug outta the doubters. I have realistic expectations for his season, which includes MANY mistakes from Ints to game management issues. It is what it is. Come the end of November he’s gonna be lit. 🔥

[@flacidpeen2500]

Ok well if he's throwing picks like that the team will be sitting at home watching the playoff 😂

[@flacidpeen2500]

If we have "many" mistakes and INTs as you mentioned then the only logical conclusion I can come to is that the team wouldn't make the playoff in that scenario. Is that your expectation? I'm just asking out of curiosity, no judgement from me. It's rare to find fans who can be rational.

[@Peter-dw3qx]

If you're trying to shortchange JJ sir, he had a 72% completion percentage and only threw 4 picks last season. If Orji aint approaching that then I'd chill on all the confidence. Will the doubters be silenced if we're the 3rd or 4th best team in the conference?

[@ronkost3618]

Orji may start out platooning with one of the other QBs on the team, but will eventually prove himself. Going to be a team that rises as the season progresses. Wouldn’t be surprised to see them meet with OSU with both teams undefeated in The Game. The rest of CFB will be surprised after the TX game. The way they manage games is unmatched. The sportscasters have underestimated Michigan and their reload. It’s disrespectful! Go Blue 〽️🏈!

[@RoyMesser]

Darren loved your take on Orji! It is not only fair but accurate....You are a Certified "Ball Knower" without a doubt!! This is the kind of content that will help accend your channel. I really believe that Orji will get better as he gets more playing time.....similarly like Milroe did at Alabama. I do expect him to have moments or flashes of greatness that will help Michigan win games. As time goes on I expect these moments increase. Time will tell, but I am optimistically confident that he will lead Michigan to do great things this year! Go Blue!!!!🏈🏆

[@Darrentalksball]

Thank you so much! You make some great points as well Roy! Go Blue!

[@huh7435]

You people really do just parrot things you've heard others say. I like TJ too but chill it's really weird 😂

[@user-zj2up8ko9r]

​@@huh7435 it's cringe incarnate 😂

[@Db-fu1to]

I trust our coaches, and if they feel Orji will lead the team as QB, then I'm good with that!!! Coaches, no way more than couch coaching!!

[@gigidope]

I haven’t seen enough of any of them. I would go Tuttle, Orji, Warren. Any of those could be switched at any time.

[@RICOJEEZUS]

I just don't understand the fanat1ca1 confidence in a QB who's thrown 1 pass ingame in 2 years. I'm just waiting and seeing. I'll have fa1th when I actually see something worthy of it.

[@person5241]

This is how cults operate. I don't understand it either 😂

[@mikewillmadeit2866]

It’s how a fan operates when he knows the player has only seen excellence and great development

[@trimjunkie21]

It's absolutely madness to even associate Orji with the word "great" in the thumbnail. You don't have a clue what he will become. I don't get why it's so difficult to say "let's wait and see". But yeah it does sound like a cult.

[@huh7435]

​@@trimjunkie21 This is why I began to realize that I lose faith in humans the more I read comments. I need to stop myself bc its sooo disappointing. I understand though now that EVERY fan base is terrible, even my own.

[@bnimer92]

@@person5241national champs, look at you lookin for a chink in the armor in this team, ur gonna be shittin bricks come time we play your team

[@pmaximus5659]

I’m not convinced on Orji, I’m hopeful

[@shannongraves3918]

I think Alex needs to work on his touch, like less fast ball delivery. the percentage, if he's throwing it away without forcing things around 60% would make Michigan a contender

[@edwinhargrave679]

Orji has all the tools needed and will get even better as the season progresses.

[@markg.7865]

He is going to struggle in the passing game.

[@dependentfanatic9684]

I Agree Alex is our guy. He is a guy that can go against the grain of College Football. Football is cyclical and going in on a running QB can pay off. UGA, OSU etc are relying on a great passing QB, which Michigan's defense is now ready for. People aren't ready for a punishing ground game that includes the QB. Orji needs to be able to fake the defense when he throws (RPO/PA). If he can the receivers should be open for him

[@jamessanders7286]

Kyle McCord didn't get pushed out. His father had a meeting with Day said he wanted a guarantee that Kyle would start this year and Day said he couldn't do that.

[@joelmesh9127]

Well said.

[@dustinschalk8825]

I hope Alex can throw for 2000 yards plus without throwing too many picks , but I am really excited to see him break soem lomg qb runs ! I don’t want them to run him to death like denard but …it drove me crazy with how little they ran JJ. I totally agreed with it , don’t get me wrong , we couldn’t risk him. But it just always felt like a lethal weapon that we never used . With orjis speed and size…I hope they aren’t TOO afraid to let his legs be…not necessarily a primary weapon….but at least a semi regulr one .

[@derekcrandall6482]

Not sure why everyone thinks orji needs to throw short passes if he's not accurate. You need pin point accuracy on short passes. If anything throw it deep more and let the receivers adjust.

[@Adam-vs2in]

Look, the coaches know what they’re working with more than we do. None of these QBs are going to be like JJ, so they just need a QB that can make standard passes and take care of the ball. The defense is still elite so they have to move avoid turnovers and move the ball up the field to let the defense stay rested and not start drives from their own 30 yard line.

[@brettk9316]

Michigan's OL definitely gonna take a hit this year. I think going to be a ton of offensive struggles this season. Atleast D is still elite.

[@MasonShinrock]

The entire line is upper classmen who have waited their turn. They'll be great as always

[@kevinjackson2122]

​@@MasonShinrock Thank you! People keep spreading a false narritive about Michigan's offensive line. Hinton and Prebee have already been starters. The Center has been waiting his turn behind two nfl draft picks. And El-Hadi stepped in last year and the year before when the line had injuries. They really need to stop with the "Michigan O line is gonna stink" narritive.

[@whatever6992]

This offense is going to be hard to watch at times if we're doing this Orji experiment 😂

[@MasonShinrock]

@whatever6992 yeah you don't know ball lol

[@jamietwigg5152]

Josh Priebe and Myles Hinton together have over 1500 snaps each. What will start this season was second string last season, this oline has the ability to be better than last season line.

[@jeffhallii7907]

Orji has thrown the ball one time in 2 seasons. He’s a freak show and can throw the ball through a brick wall. That doesn’t mean you can play qb at a high level. His throwing highlights are from spring games. When it’s 3rd and 10 and everyone knows you need a first down. I don’t think he’s that guy.

[@charlescrissey7245]

The academy school require that their players are within height/weight requirements of the military, which is a massive disadvantage. If Michigan ran the triple option or wing t as well as the academy school, no one could stop them.

[@Tee-Ess]

I am a big Michigan fan, but your endorsement is based on what? He has barely thrown the ball downfield. A QB has to be able to throw accurately, read defenses, understand the offense, etc.. A one-dimensional running QB will not get it done.

[@OathKeeper1506]

I’ve been saying from the get go that he never got a fair shake. He’s better than JJ. He’s faster, tougher and has a stronger arm. They never let him pass very much when he did play. Watch what happens. He’s going to have a HUGE year and everyone will ask why they didn’t play him sooner.

[@Haze1552]

It’s very simple. The plan was for Harbaugh and JJ for another year. We are a mystery this year and now with the pending post season ban, out you gun from Charlotte will be a transfer next year. Why would anyone in CFB now stay in a program that can’t play in the playoffs?

[@DaveintheD-p4s]

Trust the coaches!! If they haven't decided yet, how the hell have so many of you?

[@kevinjackson2122]

I don't know what this love affair with Alex Orji is about, but it's getting sickening. If you start Orji, your setting him up for failure because if he goes out there and stinks, then you have to bench him which will destroy his confidence. However if you create a big Orji package then you can build-up his confidence as the season goes along. The starter needs to be either Davis Warren or Jack Tuttle which will allow Orji to work his way into the starting position. Alex Orji has yet to prove he can pass the ball; he didn't even look good in the Spring game. You're not going to beat any good team without a passing threat point blank period. HE'S NOT JALEN MILROE! Milroe has Lamar Jackson like speed and Orji does not. Orji is more of a power runner who will run over more guys than he runs pass.

[@Darrentalksball]

Alex Orji runs a 4.46 40 yard dash. Jalen Milroe's fastest time is a 4.64.

[@LuckyLefty92]

What has Tuttle or Warren done to have confidence in them as the starter? What are you even talking about?

[@johnnywebb2351]

​@Lu 1:26 ckyLefty92 agreed 👍🏾 💯

[@LuckyLefty92]

@johnnywebb2351 the weird hate Orji has been getting is ridiculous. Then ppl acting like they just know Warren or Tuttle are better when Orji has played more meaningful snaps than both combined is even crazier.

[@johnnywebb2351]

@@LuckyLefty92 ikr

[@SBSBuckeyeG]

First off, awesome nuanced video!! Great listen in general. - I agree on the comp % completely - the 3.5 Y/C part was spot on. Some people forget that it is sack adjusted - Though I think you guys lack deep threats as of now, if accuracy isn’t his thing, let him go deep. Worse case he overthrows - IDK “all the potential in the world” as a QB only because he’s never shown the potential to be even be average as a passer. The pitfalls, you hit ‘em all accept one I think: He just isn’t that guy. I’m also interested to see how teams play him. A lot of UM fans said that blitzing Milroe was the plan and they did, and it worked. I wonder if they will play the same against him.

[@Darrentalksball]

Thanks man! And I agree with your point, even with all the tangibles, he might not be the guy, but time will tell.

[@SBSBuckeyeG]

@@Darrentalksball I do think he’s a guy his team will get behind. Consistently I hear about his leadership.

[@newyorker3556]

Ill be honest orji is absolutely not our guy he can do everything but throw thats a big problem

[@Jay-n262]

Orji may have to have to run the ball quite a bit if a #2 RB doesn't emerge.

[@flacidpeen2500]

Huh? They have Donovan and Mullings. Mullings was more consistent than even Donovan last year. The freshman Marshall might get some touches too with Ben Hall.

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

We already have Mullings who is a good back.

[@MichaelWilson-gi3gp]

Well it’ll be a learning curve for the 19-21 yr olds all the 25 yr olds are gone

[@kidlavishrap]

How do people watch Davis Warren be absolute levels beyond Orji in the spring game, and then continue acting like Orji will be QB1 😂😂 shit funny to me