What to expect from a new-look Michigan offense in 2024

It’s the end of an era in Ann Arbor with program legends J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum, and Mike Sainristil declaring for the draft while former head coach Jim Harbaugh heads to LA. It was a glorious three-year run, but now it is time to turn our eyes to the future.

Specifically, the future of the offense, which has lost 10 of its 11 starters this offseason without adding much talent through the portal. Michigan fans are feeling anxious for good reason, but there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the future.

Here’s the point of emphasis: Michigan is replacing NFL talent with guys who have, for the most part, soaked in the culture of success brewed by Jim Harbaugh and his staff for multiple years. Whether it’s Gio El-Hadi on the offensive line, Tyler Morris at receiver, or even Donovan Edwards choosing to return at running back, a lot of top talent will be taking the field.

Of course, there’s no expectation that the youngsters will be as polished as last year’s squad, but Michigan should improve steadily as the season goes on and land a spot in the expanded playoff.

The biggest x-factor next season will be the signal caller. Right now, the spot is up for grabs with rising junior Alex Orji and true freshman Jadyn Davis at the top of the list. Orji showed his ability as a runner late in the season but has yet to evolve as a passer. His ceiling is monstrous given his arm talent and athleticism, but we have not seen him show the ability to control offenses quite yet. If he can learn how to read defenses and move the ball down the field through the air, Michigan might have another NFL-level signal caller on their hands.

Davis is almost the exact opposite as a prospect. He’s a relatively unimpressive athlete to the naked eye but has football maturity beyond his years. National scouts have applauded Davis for…

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Author : Wolverines Wire

Publish date : 2024-01-25 23:37:37

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