what if avery johnston is a complete badass??

[DQ12]

We need to get AJ some weapons in a bad way.  My concern is he has a brand new O-line and we lose Sinnott and Brooks for his debut next year.  Definitely needs some more biscuits.  That said, kind of looked like Jonny Football out there.  He wasn't exactly a big QB either.....

I think we're going to be pretty healthy at WR for the foreseeable future.  Keegan, RJ, Spivey, Jayce Brown...The younger part of our WR room is in the best shape it's been in in a long long time. And CK hasn't been shy about hitting the portal for WRs if need-be -- and given Avery's hype, we should be a relatively attractive destination.  But I'm pretty comfortable with our anticipated WR group in '24 as is.  And maybe BEN leaves early, but he's a junior this year. 

OL is a bit of a concern, but it was always going to be a concern when you lose 4 starters.  Plus Leingang and other young guys (e.g. Hecht) have gotten plenty of time early in their careers.  I think Avery will have plenty to work with from a #weapons perspective.

[ben ji]

I am conflicted.....

I want to see AJ play as much as possible this season because he is an explosive and exciting player.

I would also want him to only play in 4 games so he can redshirt while eating all the biscuits to bulk up for next year....but then again if he really is that DUDE the redshirt won't matter because he will be in the league after 3 years. 

[DQ12]

I think redshirting is effectively obsolete for bigtime players anymore -- especially skill position players.

[Rage Against the McKee]

I think it's more likely that the OL is pretty good next year than it is that they suck. Our coaches seem to do a pretty good job there.

[cfbandyman]

I guess it depends on how he feels, but yeah, probably not worth the redshirt.

Also, I think we got a good shot of getting plenty of weapons down the line. I am more worried about a new oline than anything.

[Rage Against the McKee]

I think redshirting is effectively obsolete for bigtime players anymore -- especially skill position players.

I don't think you should plan your season around it, but it's also not worth putting anyone into their 5th game during garbage time if they aren't a starter. Sometimes people get injured and that extra year of eligibility can be the difference between having a pro career or not having one.

[michigancat]

how on earth could someone watch like, two plays of Avery and think he needed to be redshirted.

good grief

[cfbandyman]

I think redshirting is effectively obsolete for bigtime players anymore -- especially skill position players.

I don't think you should plan your season around it, but it's also not worth putting anyone into their 5th game during garbage time if they aren't a starter. Sometimes people get injured and that extra year of eligibility can be the difference between having a pro career or not having one.

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[MakeItRain]

We need to get AJ some weapons in a bad way.  My concern is he has a brand new O-line and we lose Sinnott and Brooks for his debut next year.  Definitely needs some more biscuits.  That said, kind of looked like Jonny Football out there.  He wasn't exactly a big QB either.....

Our OL depth is ridiculously deep and Tre Spivey looks like he could be a #1 receiver as early as next season. RJ Garcia is a sophomore.

I don't know what the fascination is with this board and Avery's weight. Y'all have beat the word biscuits to death, it stopped being clever years ago. He's one game into his freshman year at college, he'll be fine, we don't need to mention it every day.

[wetwillie]

I mean we haven't even seen Keagan Johnson yet and he will have Sinnot next year too. Plus with the transfer portal you are only an off season away from an elite #1 receiver.

[nicname]

I think redshirting is effectively obsolete for bigtime players anymore -- especially skill position players.

Agree.

[MakeItRain]

Maybe not on Sinnot. I think it was the 3MAW podcast that said he's already the #3 TE on Kiper's board

[Kid In the Hall]

Maybe not on Sinnot. I think it was the 3MAW podcast that said he's already the #3 TE on Kiper's board

The Athletic's guy had him at No. 2...

[MakeItRain]

He gone

[WildcatNkilt]

I feel really good about our WR's. 

[DQ12]

I think redshirting is effectively obsolete for bigtime players anymore -- especially skill position players.

I don't think you should plan your season around it, but it's also not worth putting anyone into their 5th game during garbage time if they aren't a starter. Sometimes people get injured and that extra year of eligibility can be the difference between having a pro career or not having one.

Sure.  If all else is equal, you might as well put in Rubley or Knuth or Lara (!!) in for mop up duty against Kansas or whomever if Avery's been in 4 games already.  But if we actually legit need to put in our backup qb for any meaningful snaps, I hope it's Avery (assuming coaches believe he's the second best option we've got).

Point is, if Avery is our answer at QB next year (and currently the second best option we have at QB), then we probably shouldn't be banking on him being around for his RS Senior season.  Making decisions today based on who is going to be our QB in 2027 just seems too far off anymore.

[ben ji]

We need to get AJ some weapons in a bad way.  My concern is he has a brand new O-line and we lose Sinnott and Brooks for his debut next year.  Definitely needs some more biscuits.  That said, kind of looked like Jonny Football out there.  He wasn't exactly a big QB either.....

Our OL depth is ridiculously deep and Tre Spivey looks like he could be a #1 receiver as early as next season. RJ Garcia is a sophomore.

I don't know what the fascination is with this board and Avery's weight. Y'all have beat the word biscuits to death, it stopped being clever years ago. He's one game into his freshman year at college, he'll be fine, we don't need to mention it every day.

BISCUITS

[DQ12]

We need to get AJ some weapons in a bad way.  My concern is he has a brand new O-line and we lose Sinnott and Brooks for his debut next year.  Definitely needs some more biscuits.  That said, kind of looked like Jonny Football out there.  He wasn't exactly a big QB either.....

Our OL depth is ridiculously deep and Tre Spivey looks like he could be a #1 receiver as early as next season. RJ Garcia is a sophomore.

I don't know what the fascination is with this board and Avery's weight. Y'all have beat the word biscuits to death, it stopped being clever years ago. He's one game into his freshman year at college, he'll be fine, we don't need to mention it every day.

Yeah, Avery's weight doesn't concern me in the slightest, tbh.  He's already got all the physical tools he needs to play QB.  I think really the only reason to put more weight on him is for durability purposes, and I'm not really sure how much value there is in that anyway.

[steve dave]

He needs to stay skinny so he’s max fast


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[ben ji]

He needs to stay skinny so he’s max fast


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A couple of sensible injections along with some biscuits could allow him to be max fast and bigger 

[Stevesie60]

Everyone is talking like Will is definitely gone after this season. Is he on any mock drafts? I can't see him transferring.

[michigancat]

Everyone is talking like Will is definitely gone after this season. Is he on any mock drafts? I can't see him transferring.

Who is talking like that? I assume he'll be back

[Rage Against the McKee]

I think Will probably goes pro. He's going to have a monster season.

[Stevesie60]

Everyone is talking like Will is definitely gone after this season. Is he on any mock drafts? I can't see him transferring.

Who is talking like that? I assume he'll be back

Everyone. I mentioned this in my post.

[star seed 7]

I thought it's will's senior season?