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Eric Weddle questions Michigan QB Bryce Underwood's ability

Perhaps he's speaking truth, or he could be a jilted lover. Either way, former NFL star safety Eric Weddle is throwing shade at Michigan football quarterback Bryce Underwood.

The Wolverines are recruiting Gaige Weddle, Weddle's son, who happens to be a 2028 four-star running back ranked No. 13 overall by Rivals. And apparently, Weddle visited Ann Arbor at some point over the past two months and took in a practice. And with that, he came away with some strong opinions of the second-year starting quarterback.

Via the New York Post:

“Mark my words, I was out there for spring ball,” Weddle said. “Don’t be surprised if the backup [is] playing early because that Underwood kid, you know, I don’t think he could throw or play quarterback, so we’ll see.”

It should be immediately noted that Weddle played college ball at Utah under both Kyle Whittingham and Urban Meyer -- so could he just be still coming to terms that his former head coach left Salt Lake City for Ann Arbor? It's certainly within the realm of possibility.

But can Underwood not throw or play quarterback? Sure, he's had his struggles, but Weddle would be joining a minority having that opinion (comprised mostly of Michigan's rivals). Because if there's one thing that Underwood absolutely can do, it's throw. The bigger question is can he pass rather than throw. We've seen evidence that he can, but he needs to be more consistent in doing so.

Regardless, Kyle Whittingham, Jason Beck, and the staff have all made it clear that Underwood is QB1 and that's not changing anytime soon. Certainly, they're not throwing their chips in the middle of the table just to support a name brand when there's someone else who would better help them win.

So take Weddle's comments with all of the grains of salt. Because the chances that he's just sounding alarm bells out of the kindness of his heart are slim, if not none.

This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Former Utah safety Eric Weddle slams Michigan football QB Bryce Underwood

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