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Soon-to-be second-year quarterback Bryce Underwood is under 13 weeks away from showcasing whether the hype surrounding the Michigan Wolverines can be taken seriously.
According to quarterback evaluator Jordan Palmer, there are numerous reasons to suggest that the way-too-early answer is an emphatic yes.
"I’ve been blown away with how Bryce approaches development and how he’s able to compartmentalize a lot of new things, a new staff, a new system, new players,” Palmer told On3. "He’s kind of been the hero his whole life, and last year was a tough year. So with all this newness, I’ve been really impressed, especially at his age. But honestly, I’d be impressed if he were 27.”
Underwood was inconsistent in late-game situations this past season, which Palmer suggests won't be the case under a new regime.
“I think we’ll see more decisiveness,” Palmer said. “Part of that is year two, and part of that is the system, and then part of that is how he’s moving and getting himself in a position to throw the ball. I don’t use the word ‘footwork,’ because it’s too vague."
Instead of just footwork, Palmer said it's going to be all about quick decision-making, high accuracy and ownership of the playbook.
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"It’s getting himself in a position to make an accurate throw more consistently, whether he is retreating, climbing, progressing, or throwing the ball on time," Palmer said. "I think in year two you’re going to see him be more decisive in doing those things.”
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