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Shea Patterson making smooth transition in Michigan's revamped offense

Ann Arbor — Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson said recently that fans shouldn’t blink because the new offense is that fast.

He said that jokingly, but new offensive coordinator Josh Gattis has installed an up-tempo, no-huddle, pro-spread offense that the players promise will keep defenses on their toes and put points on board — a lot of them, they hope.

“I think the sky’s the limit for this offense,” Patterson said Thursday, his first time meeting with reporters during camp. “We can do so many different things out of so many different personnels and looks. Speed in space is the big thing and controlling the tempo of the game.