Jay Johnson took the stand to talk all things Michigan State ahead of the Spartans’ spring game.
The offense in East Lansing was a main point of contention for MSU fans this past season, and it is a unit that needs to improve in 2023.
When Johnson spoke to the media, it appears that he likes what he has seen so far, and the Spartans are heading in the right direction.
See the best quotes from MSU’s offensive coordinator:
Jay Johnson is speaking with us following MSU’s practice and he mentions how the team is “light years” ahead of where they were this time last year.
Adds, “To me it’s night and day.”
A lot of this has to do with the number of healthy players MSU has, especially on the line.
— Audrey Dahlgren (@AudreyDahlgren) March 28, 2023
Jay Johnson on Payton Thorne's ability to run the ball during spring practice: "That's been good … he's been doing (good). All three of those guys have had opportunities to do some of that so far."
— Maddy Warren (@madelineawarren) March 28, 2023
Johnson says he's liked what he's seen at the WR position from Montorie Foster Jr. and Christian Fitzpatrick. Says Foster is "right on target" recovering from his injury.
— Maddy Warren (@madelineawarren) March 28, 2023
Johnson points to WR Christian Fitzpatrick as having a good spring. "He's a little different of a player." Says he was hurt last year. Also points to Montorie Foster, who also was injured. Adds last year's freshmen (Gates/Glover/Henry) can give depth/big-play potential.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) March 28, 2023
Johnson on MSU's spring practices with healthy OL compared to last season: "We are a completely different team than we were a year ago." Says the Spartans are "light years ahead" of where the team was.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) March 28, 2023
Johnson says he's hoping Dallas Fincher, Kevin Wigenton, Ethan Boyd can jump into the OL playing group to help boost depth. Points to using around 10 OL in 2021 as a big boost.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) March 28, 2023
Johnson says not playing basketball this winter has helped the offseason development for both WR Keon Coleman and TE Maliq Carr.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) March 28, 2023
