Michigan needs a solution to their pathetic quarterback situation. Yes, you know it, right? But the unexpected development November peak season brought for the Wolverines is that they can now afford some time to sit and resolve it without rushing it too much. After all, Moore and his team are no longer in playoff contention. So, all Moore should think about right now is a bounce-back 2025 next on the line. Bryce Underwood, who looked like the only answer to their persistent QB woes, kept the Wolverines on a constant big-money chase. But wait, since the mindless pursuit didn’t work out, On3‘s Andy Staples has a smart solution for Moore.
You might be aware of the letting go theory, which we often use as a manifestation technique. In the case of the football technicalities, it just comes with a little tweak in the approach. Bryce Underwood has been an expensive catch for Moore for a while. The hype was so much that the in-state boosters were ready to put millions on the table to have him around. But it’s not always about the money. Andy Staples would rather suggest the Michigan regents look for a substitute. ”I say you get Joe Flacco, you put him in for a year, and then you let Anthony Richardson develop. Yeah, that’ll work,” said the veteran analyst.
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Well, just take it slow! Let’s not misinterpret. Staples wasn’t asking to give up on the top five-star Belleville QB. All he says is to wait for a year and watch the grass get greener in their favor. And Flacco, Richardson, what is he even talking about? They’re NFL players. Staples is hinting at a replication of the same at the Wolverines.
”The plan, I think, for Michigan is to go get a big rental one-year-old guy quarterback. That’s your starter, and then Bryce, if you can take him from LSU, which they’re fighting truth’ and nail for,” the clarity you needed for the Andy Staples plan.
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Moore continues to be the victim of a testing time with the offense ever since Jim Harbaugh left the building four days after the national championship game. Fans put the head coach at fault for not being serious enough for the elite transfer portal picks. But they can’t deny his efforts to deal with the situation. Going from Davis Warren to Jack Tuttle and Alex Orji in just a few weeks was clearly a desperate call, even if it didn’t bear fruit. Now, taking Bryce Underwood on board can only save Moore from all the guilt trips, but the recent updates aren’t showing any green light.
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Bryce Underwood is solidifying his commitment to the Tigers
Bryce Underwood has always been pretty vocal about his LSU commitment amidst the random flipping rumor. Surely, his incredible stats and unmatched skills on the field lured a handful of programs, but the No. 1 QB prospect turns out to be an exception in his volatile recruitment culture, while verbal commitments only feel like a myth. We have seen prospects scheduling a number of visits to different schools before locking their deal. However, Underwood, on the other hand, is quite restricted from entertaining his suitors no matter how big the paycheck they offer.
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A few weeks back, when the internet was blazing about the rumors of Michigan taking the prized QB on their court with all they have, the star in question laughed off the narrative. The D-Zone posted it on Instagram and kept an open-ended question for the netizens. Underwood commented with a few laugh-out-loud emojis, putting all the doubting eyes to the rest.
But that’s not the end. Michigan fans have more to their dismay. “There is a strong sense that Bryce Underwood will sign with LSU in a few weeks,” said Rivals’ national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman. “After returning to Baton Rouge this weekend, the expectations is that Underwood will be a Tiger.” The news came to the surface after Underwood returned to LSU for an official visit this weekend.
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Should Michigan gamble on a veteran QB rental, or is it time to develop homegrown talent?