2020 Michigan Offseason Thread

[Mdot21]

who ya think Harbaugh likes?

Hard to tell. Jim has seemed enamored with Milton ever since day one just because of the dudes imposing size and powerful arm. Milton was super raw coming out of HS though. And I really don't think Harbaugh is the right guy to develop him. Milton could have become incredible playing for a QB guru like Lincoln Riley or Ryan Day or the former LSU QB guru Joe Brady. I'm enamored with his ability but have no clue if he'll ever be developed into something special.

McCaffrey had way more development coming into college, as he was going to private schools, had private QB coaches, and coming from a famous NFL football family.

[Mdot21]

https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1275121462983229445

[847badgerfan]

Good article on JJ McCarthy. 


https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-jj-mccarthy-football-recruit-transfer-coronavirus-20200625-db2s4szlc5dmfmgydxhbpxltge-story.html

[Mdot21]

Good article on JJ McCarthy.


https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-jj-mccarthy-football-recruit-transfer-coronavirus-20200625-db2s4szlc5dmfmgydxhbpxltge-story.html

Thanks for the link. Hard not to get excited as a Michigan fan. I think he'll be the type of QB that is developed enough to not be ruined by Jim, and with thick enough skin and the personality to put up with Harbaugh's weirdness and other bullshit.

McCarthy reminds me of Shane Morris a little bit- similar size, arm strength, body type, and relentless recruiting of other prospects to Michigan at the same stage. Except McCarthy is a much more accurate passer and is actually good at football- not just 7 on 7 passing camps.

That move to IMG will be huge for him. That'll speed up his development and allow him to graduate early and enroll early- which he couldn't do at his school in Illinois bc they wouldn't allow it.

Have to be careful not to get too ahead here though, cause Harbaugh took Shea Patterson- a 5 STARZ, #1 QB in the nation, #4 player overall in the nation and Elite 11 MVP and did next to nothing with him. It could happen again.

[Mdot21]

Bruce Feldman does his annual Freaks List - his ranking of the most freakishly athletically players in all of college football.

Feldman has Michigan DE Kwity Paye as the #1 FREAK of 2020.


https://theathletic.com/1938659/2020/07/21/bruce-feldmans-freaks-list-2019-college-football-top-athletic-performances-2/

[Temp430]

As it stands now with the Big Ten only playing conference games this year Michigan's season opener will be Sept. 26th when they host Wisconsin.  Wisconsin, either through serendipity or use of a magic crystal ball had scheduled Indiana at home on Sept. 4th.  Having one game under their belt by the time they visit Ann Arbor is a huge advantage.  I'm hoping the Big Ten expands the schedule and adds additional games.  It would be good for Michigan to get a game with Nebraska or Illinois prior to the Wisconsin game.  A game at Iowa at night not so much.

[ELA]

As it stands now with the Big Ten only playing conference games this year Michigan's season opener will be Sept. 26th when they host Wisconsin.  Wisconsin, either through serendipity or use of a magic crystal ball had scheduled Indiana at home on Sept. 4th.  Having one game under their belt by the time they visit Ann Arbor is a huge advantage.  I'm hoping the Big Ten expands the schedule and adds additional games.  It would be good for Michigan to get a game with Nebraska or Illinois prior to the Wisconsin game.  A game at Iowa at night not so much.

They have to, with the Big Ten adding conference games throughout the year.

MSU and Northwestern also open against each other.  I can't imagine them playing that game Labor Day weekend, then waiting a month and playing Game #2.

That said, I don't think there will be any games.  Just quarantine OSU, PSU, UW and Minnesota, and do a semifinals and BTCCG in Indy and call it a year.

[Mdot21]

starting OT Jaylen Mayfield announces he's going to opt out of the 2020 season- if there is one- and that he is preparing for the 2021 NFL draft. 

Mayfield redshirted in 2018, started every game as a RS Frosh in 2019, and will be skipping 2020 entirely. 

Mel Kiper had him rated as a very high 1st round pick for the 2021 draft. I'm guessing the feedback Mayfield got from NFL teams was pretty good as well and that's why he's announced this.

[ELA]

starting OT Jaylen Mayfield announces he's going to opt out of the 2020 season- if there is one- and that he is preparing for the 2021 NFL draft.

Mayfield redshirted in 2018, started every game as a RS Frosh in 2019, and will be skipping 2020 entirely.

Mel Kiper had him rated as a very high 1st round pick for the 2021 draft. I'm guessing the feedback Mayfield got from NFL teams was pretty good as well and that's why he's announced this.

Some speculation Paye is gone too.  Honestly there is no point in any NFL prospects playing in the spring.  If you are a top 3 round lock, which both guys are, don't risk it.

Thankfully, MSU has nobody like that

[MaximumSam]

Some speculation Paye is gone too.  Honestly there is no point in any NFL prospects playing in the spring.  If you are a top 3 round lock, which both guys are, don't risk it.

Thankfully, MSU has nobody like that

If we do get some spring football it's going to be very interesting to see who plays or not.  The draft is scheduled for April 29th - completely possible college football is still going on.  While the stars would most likely sit out, there is that "trying to be a star" group that would have to way the benefits of playing.  And if they play, then get drafted midseason, do they stop playing?

[Mdot21]

If we do get some spring football it's going to be very interesting to see who plays or not.  The draft is scheduled for April 29th - completely possible college football is still going on.  While the stars would most likely sit out, there is that "trying to be a star" group that would have to way the benefits of playing.  And if they play, then get drafted midseason, do they stop playing?

Mayfield is just the first of many to sit and prep for the NFL draft. I’m sure Ohio State, Bama, Clemson, UGA, etc., etc. all have guys that will announce their intention to sit. 

[MaximumSam]

Mayfield is just the first of many to sit and prep for the NFL draft. I’m sure Ohio State, Bama, Clemson, UGA, etc., etc. all have guys that will announce their intention to sit.

I would assume so. I'm more talking about the guys like maybe Josh Ross, who wants to show he's an NFL guy but may need some games to show it. 

[Mdot21]

I would assume so. I'm more talking about the guys like maybe Josh Ross, who wants to show he's an NFL guy but may need some games to show it.

I would imagine most guys like that will be playing. And anyone who has already gotten 1st or 2nd round grades from mock experts or nfl scouts will probably be sitting. 

[MrNubbz]

I'm guessing the feedback Mayfield got from NFL teams was pretty good as well and that's why he's announced this.

This is why the talk of expanding the play offs fell on deaf ears to me.Even before COVID - NFL/CFL bound kids aren't going to extend their chance of injury.If this debacle ever clears up play off expansion will just dilute the pool IMO.It'll be strange when the '20 & '21 Draft guyswill be rookies at the same time