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Michigan Football: 3 reasons Wolverines deserve top-10 ranking in 2018

By Chris Peterson

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines participates in warmups with is team on the field prior to their game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines participates in warmups with is team on the field prior to their game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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Quarterback play can’t be any worse

When you sit down and think about the quarterback play for Michigan football in 2017, the only conclusion you can really make is that it can’t possibly be worse. Like in no way possible can it be worse.

The Wolverines threw nine touchdown passes all season compared to 10 interceptions. No quarterback completed more than 54 percent of his passes and as a team, Michigan barely threw for more than 2,000 yards. The offense averaged just 171 yards per game through the air, a pitiful number with all the pass-catching talent on the roster.

Yet, enough about last season. Looking ahead, with Patterson in the fold, the position simply has to be better. Either by Patterson upgrading or with Peters or McCaffrey taking a significant step forward.

That was the genius of the Patterson move. It was a talent upgrade, but also was a way to light a fire under Peters and the others. Hopefully it will lead to consistent quarterback play, because if Michigan gets that, it will be tough to beat.

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