Michigan State offensive coordinator Jay Johnson took the podium on Monday afternoon to discuss the state of MSU’s offense going as fall camp starts to move forward.
There are a lot of things to discuss when it pertains to the Spartans offense, particularly the new wide receiver room and the ongoing quarterback battle. Johnson spoke to the media about all these things, and more, when he spoke to the media.
Check out what MSU’s signal caller had to say about the state of his offense:
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MSU offensive coordinator Jay Johnson says the depth the Spartans have on offense is the biggest difference this year than the first three seasons.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 7, 2023
Jay Johnson says Michigan State is trying to create an environment where the games "feel easier" than practice. He wants players to have a sense of, "I've been here before" come game day.
— Spartans Illustrated (@SpartansRivals) August 7, 2023
Johnson says the QBs "are progressing well" and "doing some good things." Pads come out Wednesday, but he likes the guys in the room.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 7, 2023
Johnson on the QB competition: "It's always different when you don't have a guy who had the actual starting experience." Doesn't think the staff can answer who will win the job until Sept. 1.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 7, 2023
Johnson says the QB room is challenging and empowering each other. Specifically, Noah Kim's approach has changed. He says that Kim is "locked in."
— Spartans Illustrated (@SpartansRivals) August 7, 2023
Johnson on Noah Kim: "I really felt like a year ago, his approach changed and changed for the better. He became more locked in and focused" and that has carried over into this competition for the starting job. "He's really been positive."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 7, 2023
Jay Johnson says he is looking for his QB's to get the ball into the end zone and to run the offense. He says they don't have to be perfect, but he wants to see how they handle adversity.
— Paul Konyndyk (@Pkonyndyk) August 7, 2023
Michigan State offensive coordinator Jay Johnson says the wide receivers look different than last year, but he likes the talent. Johnson praises the growth of Montorie Foster.
He also mentions the tight end position and says Maliq Carr has improved physically as a run blocker.
— Ryan O'Bleness (@ryanobleness) August 7, 2023
Johnson on the Spartans' RB competition, says it's too early to say who will seize the job. Needs to see them in full pads and scrimmages to determine how the staff will approach using Berger/Carter/Mangham and others.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) August 7, 2023
Jay Johnson says that Maliq Carr has become more physical as a blocker at TE. If accurate, that is an important development given how pivotal TE blocking is in the run game.
— Paul Konyndyk (@Pkonyndyk) August 7, 2023
Jay Johnson said QB Katin Houser has exceptional arm talent — “Freaky arm talent.”
— Audrey Dahlgren (@AudreyDahlgren) August 7, 2023
Jay Johnson says Michigan State is trying to create an environment where the games "feel easier" than practice. He wants players to have a sense of, "I've been here before" come game day.
— Spartans Illustrated (@SpartansRivals) August 7, 2023
