Michigan Football: Tidbits about this Spring and a closer look at Steven Threet

Posted at 6:00am — 1/16/2008

Michigan Football: Tidbits about this Spring and a closer look at Steven Threet

Steven Threet is going into spring football as the leading candidate for the quarterback job on the current roster right now. We have no idea right now what is going to happen in recruiting and who Michigan might land for that position, but talking with a couple of people I have talked with regarding Threet they have given me their impressions on him positively and also his negatives. Two separate comments and both seem to almost be the same.

What are the positives on Threet right now?
Good size and arm strength. Good ball handler who rides his fakes well, hides the ball with easy, and delivers the ball out of fakes. Stands tall in the pocket and sees entire field. Throws ball with nice touch that is very easy to catch. Shows some pocket presence and moves “OK” in pocket. Steps up nicely in the pocket and shows nice throws on short passing game. Did run some QB read and option off of it. Reads it well and showed nice pitch on the option.

He doesn’t seem to have bad feet as far as in the pocket type of feet. He does okay feet wise inside the pocket. He throws well, much better job throwing the ball inside, slants, deep posts. Seems to have decent touch on the little passes to running backs. Kids seem to really like him since he’s was stuck behind Mallet and only really looked to be a sub while Mallett would have been here.

What are the negatives or things he needs to work on?
He needs to do with more consistency. Stronger runner, who is never going to be world class sprinter. He needs improvement on boots and roll outs needs to get his front shoulder around and feet parallel to line of scrimmage. This leads him to throw boots behind the receivers. Like to see his elbow and back shoulder a tad higher. Also needs to be more consistent stepping into passes and using his nice crow step. Sometimes delivers ball flat-footed. Needs to improve his foot quickness and agility.

He is a quiet kid. Running wise I would considered him slow. When he gets outside the pocket he struggles. Kind of Navarre like when it comes to that. He has a tendency to stand up he looks stiff stands erect no bending knees type of quarterback. Robotic in his movements no great confidence throwing deep out running post. He has a tendency to always look at the primary receiver and at times force it to the primary receiver instead of checking off, but that might be a confidence thing. He felt like here is the play and this is where he was suppose to throw it instead of looking around. As the year went on he seemed to get better and better with the scout team. Running post like Michigan has been known to run in past.

So what if Pryor doesn’t come to Michigan how will Threet do as the QB at Michigan?
Next year we will rely on the defense, defense and defense along with special teams. Defense getting turnovers and scoring by use of the running game. Michigan doesn’t want to get behind in any game next year, but that would be the same with any first year quarterback. There is a misconception on this offense it has the capabilities of scoring quickly. It isn’t a two minute offense, but look at all the big plays West Virginia had running the ball last year.

What happens if Pryor comes to Michigan?
If Pryor comes all things change. Pryor is ready to play right now maybe not passing wise, but that kid has some unbelievable football sense as far as when he has the football in his hands. He will be the starting QB if he comes to Michigan. Next year is going to be the year that we rely on defense and special teams. Sky is the limit for the defense. It will be hard for other teams to play against us. Got to like the new DC when he says he wants his defense to play fast, defense getting turnovers and also scoring. Think we will rely on the use of our running game. Michigan does not want to get behind. Same as any first year quarterback. Offense capable of scoring quickly look at all the big plays WV running game this year, we’re not going have this personnel.

How will the Wide Receivers be at Michigan with Threet or Pryor?
Our WR’s will not be asked to do like in the old system. More of an offense with quick passing and WR’s screens. WR’s group Clemons and Hemingway they both came on at the end of the year. Its not going be the same. Butler if he makes if through the S&C he will be unstoppable. Webb could play WR if makes if through S&C as well. This S&C is a new ball game and will be interesting to see how the players react to it after the “honeymoon” wears off.

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