After discussing with Jim Harbaugh ahead of the start of spring practice for the Wolverines, Sam Webb shared that the team is looking to add some ‘run-pass-option’ to the offense in 2018:
ICYMI, Spring Preview: “RPO” coming to #Michigan – Jim Harbaugh: "We're with it and I look to have some of that in our offense." — Jim McElwain: "This spring is going to be huge for us as we implement those things." (VIP) https://t.co/moVo1nODRg pic.twitter.com/RRLSmRyG2y
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) March 21, 2018
If you watched the Super Bowl and the Eagles’ offense, it’s no wonder the Maize and Blue are looking for possible ways to jump-start the offense, which ranked 86th in the country last year in scoring.
Shea Patterson, ranked as the No. 1 dual-threat QB in the 2016 class, could be the perfect option if the Wolverines decide to use some RPO. Patterson has yet to hear back about his eligibility in 2018, however.
Take a look below at the RPO offense explained:
