Shea Patterson recently was ruled eligible to play immediately at Michigan following his transfer from Ole Miss. The dynamic quarterback will almost certainly be the starter for the Wolverines this upcoming season. Patterson was a full participant in spring practice with Michigan, receiving the majority of the first-team snaps. Patterson has the tools to be the best QB Jim Harbaugh has had since his arrival in Ann Arbor, but he will need to improve in these three areas of his game.

3. Footwork

One of the main areas of concern for Harbaugh and QB coach Pep Hamilton will be Patterson's footwork. The pressure Patterson faced from opposing defenses while at Ole Miss caused a breakdown with his footwork. He often did not set his feet correctly when making check-down throws as he went through his progressions. He also has a wide stance relying heavily on his back leg to create power. Harbaugh will look to shorten the stance, causing Patterson to become taller in the pocket.

2. Defensive Reads

Patterson will be learning his third offensive system in three years. The offensive scheme that Michigan implements is much more complex and relies on the QB to make smart reads. During high school and his time with Ole Miss, Patterson operated in a spread, RPO-style offense. Most recently Patterson ran air raid scheme similar to a combination of a Mike Leach and Art Briles offense. Those types of offenses create space for receivers and provide the QB with an easy target and pre-planned reads. Under Harbaugh, those demands will be increased.

1. Pocket Presence