2022 Michigan Offseason Thread

[ELA]

Yeah, like I said, 10-2 is the floor

[Temp430]

Apparently 2017 5-star DE Eyabi Anoma has portaled into Ann Arbor.  As a grad transfer he's immediately eligible.  Not sure what Michigan is getting.  He was kicked off of Alabama and Houston for violating team rules.


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[847badgerfan]

Not at all a fan of that pickup.

[medinabuckeye1]

Not at all a fan of that pickup.

Yeah, it is hard for me to be unbiased but this does not sound like it describes someone you want in your locker room:

He was kicked off of Alabama and Houston for violating team rules.

Once, ok youthful indiscretion. Twice is not a good look.

Hopefully he's learned and matured.

[bayareabadger]

“Got thrown out of Houston” feels like an act that takes some work

[Mdot21]

Not at all a fan of that pickup.

Kid is obviously a freak athlete and super talented, seems to be a bit of a head case to say the least however. I see it as nothing but upside. He acts up, he gone. He's basically a one year rental on a prove it deal. He hits- you've got an NFL talented pass rusher. He doesn't? Bye bye. Hopefully his former HS coach Biff Poggi being around can keep him in line. Biff Poggi has coached a lot of studs in his HS coaching career and flat out said Eyabi Anoma was the most talented player he's ever coached. 

Michigan really doesn't have that many question marks on it's entire roster aside from edge rusher- which is a HUGE question mark after losing two high level NFL types in Hutchinson and Ojabo. Best case scenario: Braiden McGregor finally breaks out and Anoma keeps his head on his shoulders and Michigan has a lethal edge rush duo again. Worst case scenario: Anoma screws up, gets kicked out of yet another school and that's that. 

[Mdot21]

talking about Michigan....I'm actually really excited about where their WR corps is at right now. Have heard nothing but great things about Ronnie Bell and Andrel Anthony. They both have been putting on a show all fall camp is the word. It really sounds like Michigan is going to have a LEGIT WR duo in 2022 with those two and they also have plenty of experienced depth behind that 1-2 punch in Cornelius Johnson, Roman Wilson, and AJ Henning, a really solid TE in Erik All and a true x-factor RB in the passing game in Donovan Edwards. McCarthy almost has to be the starter to utilize that crew.

[Temp430]

JJ missed the Spring so I think he's understandably a little behind McNamara.  As we saw last year JJ is extremely talented but green.  Maybe by mid-season JJ will take over as the #1.

Insiders are saying Eyabi Anoma is more of a project for next year.  But there's a chance he may see the field later in the year as a pass rush specialist.

[Mdot21]

JJ missed the Spring so I think he's understandably a little behind McNamara.  As we saw last year JJ is extremely talented but green.  Maybe by mid-season JJ will take over as the #1.

Insiders are saying Eyabi Anoma is more of a project for next year.  But there's a chance he may see the field later in the year as a pass rush specialist.

I'm a BIG believer in TALENT. TALENT wins. And JJ is SUBSTANTIALLY more talented than McNamara. Same for Anoma when it comes to all of the pass rushers on Michigan's roster. You put that talent out on the field and cut it loose, let it grow, let it sink or swim. Last thing you want to do is hold it back. Taylor Upshaw and Mike Morris are NOT NFL talent types. Nice college role players and good depth guys, but that's about it. You're not in a good spot on defense if these are the guys you need to rely on. Jaylen Harrell is a terrific athlete for an edge but he's way too small to be an every down edge player. Nice situational pass rusher, but that's basically it. From a talent/physical ability standpoint, aside from Anoma, Braiden McGregor is the only DUDE they have at the edge spot, and guy has been set back with a couple of serious injuries and he's yet to come close to living up to that 5* hype. In his defense he was also playing behind a couple of 1st rd draft pick edge players last year as a RS Frosh in Ojabo & Hutch. Not going to see the field or flash much in that situation. 

[MrNubbz]

talking about Michigan....I'm actually really excited about where their WR corps is at right now. Have heard nothing but great things about Ronnie Bell and Andrel Anthony. They both have been putting on a show all fall camp is the word. It really sounds like Michigan is going to have a LEGIT WR duo in 2022 with those two and they also have plenty of experienced depth behind that 1-2 punch in Cornelius Johnson, Roman Wilson, and AJ Henning, a really solid TE in Erik All and a true x-factor RB in the passing game in Donovan Edwards. McCarthy almost has to be the starter to utilize that crew.

Damn shame that Tarik Black,Nico Collins & DPJ couldn't have jelled together,lot of raw talent there.Of course I'm not that upset about it.Glad DPJ is in C-Town,poor bastard gets stuck with an injures baker last season then god knows who this year

[Mdot21]

Damn shame that Tarik Black,Nico Collins & DPJ couldn't have jelled together,lot of raw talent there.Of course I'm not that upset about it.Glad DPJ is in C-Town,poor bastard gets stuck with an injures baker last season then god knows who this year

Nico had a pretty solid career all things considered. Tarik just kept getting hurt, went to Texas and didn't do much out there either. DPJ was the big head scratcher, thought for sure he was going to be the next Braylon. Never quite put it together, he was a top tier athlete but didn't have the nuances of the position down. 

[Temp430]

Today:  1000 Days since Ohio State last beat Michigan.

[MrNubbz]

Just to be clear they have a 1 game winning streak.Michigan chickened out the year before,or covid saved them some face as tOSU was on the way to the CFP 

[FearlessF]

just to be clear - 1000 days is a long time