Harbaugh: Considers Walker starter
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Per Angelique Chengelis Jim Harbaugh considers Walker a starter after two practices. That would seemingly be a large development for the defense if true.
https://twitter.com/chengelis/status/1628803068740370438?cxt=HHwWjICwld…
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:37 PM ^
Big fail on the twitter embed! Lovely....
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:57 PM ^
Dont beat yourself up too bad on the inability to embed a tweet. Take a look at the front page post that just went up and you'll notice they fucked it up too. Hell, look at MY post from yesterday on Taylor Lewan getting cut and you'll notice I wasnt able to pull it off either.
For whatever reason embedding tweets in an orignal thread is the closest thing to impossible around here I know of for ALL of us.
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:17 PM ^
Unless you know basic coding, it ain't gonna work.
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:21 PM ^
I've never had a problem with it, which to clarify is nothing other than anecdotal.
That said, have you tried using the oembed tag in the OP? I know there are alternate ways to embed a tweet, but my preferred method is the very simple oembed tag up front and / oembed on the back.
Like Billy D and Colt 45...
February 23rd, 2023 at 2:41 PM ^
If you happen to use that mgoblog extension, turn it off and try again. Seth mentioned once that it does something. I forget the technical part. I turned it off and was able to embed media after that.
February 23rd, 2023 at 2:56 PM ^
Name checks out, even if you're old...
February 23rd, 2023 at 3:13 PM ^
I'm older than most everybody here and don't know a lick of HTML or any other kind of coding but posting a tweet is one of the easiest things to do on this hellsite.
February 23rd, 2023 at 3:31 PM ^
Nothing worse than a show-off skeleton…
February 23rd, 2023 at 4:17 PM ^
I've entered that middle age. " Get off my lawn"🤣
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:34 PM ^
Smitty,
To post a link, click the icon that looks like a link in a chain, at the top of the Comment box.
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:39 PM ^
Until I see evidence otherwise, this says more about our lack of options behind Will Johnson than it does about Walker's CB ability
Of course, I said the same thing about Sainristil
What are the chances of hitting that jackpot in consecutive years?
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:44 PM ^
Walker was heavily recruited by many top programs as a CB. I think he wanted to play wr and he is getting a chance there too. I view him as a different case entirely from Mikey.
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:46 PM ^
Sainristil was recruited as a DB as well
He's different inasmuch as his body type is way different, and he's moving way earlier in his career.
Hope he sticks at one position. We're rather thin at both WR and CB right now, it'd be great to have a stud CB alongside Johnson, and hopefully Walker will be that
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:00 PM ^
Who is this "Sainristil" you referred to? Did he go through a position change? How are things working out?
As an aside - I recall someone with a similar name breaking up a pass in the Shoe last November - a very athletic play. Are they related?
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:39 PM ^
If this is a smug comment correcting a misspelling of a name, I would say even the most up to speed fan shouldn't be expected to know how to spell Sainristil's name correctly, as it's got some very unusual letter patterns. On top of this, it is worth nothing that OP in fact spelled Sainristil properly.
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:46 PM ^
m_go_T , my comment was not "smug" - nor intended to be negative in any way against the OP or other commenters.
My perspective is - the coaching staff did a very good job with Sainristil. And, though I didn't note in this comment - Sainristil's play in Columbus was, IMO, the play of the game.
I trust the staff. They have done a very good job of putting players on the roster in a position to excel. And, if they have a feeling that Walker is "ready" for a position - their sense is greater than mine. Sainristil moving to D is an example of the staff's knowledge / expertise.
I'm supportive of every player, in every sport - and, my only wish is - that every player excel and achieve their potential. BTW, I hope that all students do the same - excel and realize their potential.
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:47 PM ^
New around here???
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:40 PM ^
Go ahead, give us your spelling. Can’t wait!
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:55 PM ^
I agree. It’s more similar to Ambry who came in with the option of playing both or corner with some wr plays. He had an interview at the Army AA game practices stating that.
February 23rd, 2023 at 2:19 PM ^
And like Ambry Thomas, he looks like a stud. I'd much rather have a stud CB on the field 60 plays than a stud WR who will play 30 and block for most of those.
I know, we do need a WR who can make things happen, but there are lots of options outside of him.
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:52 PM ^
The BPONE is strong with this one.
On a serious note, I understand your point. In general, position changes do not work out more than they do. On the other hand, this program, and its coaching staff, have established a recent track record of decently successful position switches.
I don't think we need a "jackpot." We're returning 81% of our production, per Bill Connelly. We need a third CB in addition to our two All-Conference/possibly All-American level returning starters in Sainristil and Will Johnson. We need plausible depth as well for the inevitable injuries that occur. It's not enough for Walker to be a solid starter. We need others to step up for 10-20 snaps per game. Our early-season fluff schedule hopefully will allow us to acquire much needed secondary depth experience.
To each their own, but I'm done with BPONE for the foreseeable future. The program has earned my trust (until the CFP begins). I'm want to enjoy this ride because it won't last forever.
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:02 PM ^
BPONE would be saying our secondary sucks and will be shredded. It won't be, 4 of our 5 starters are excellent players. There's only our 2nd outside CB in question
This is just pragmatism. Our outside CB depth is very thin, and outside of Johnson, nobody with starter snaps on the roster. Mostly young guys and people for which it's getting late fast
Walker has tremendous potential based on his athleticism and size. I hope he sticks at CB and I think he could be a really good one.
I just think that the fact that 2 practices into spring, if there's no better option on the roster than moving him over from WR says more *at this moment* about CB depth than it does how good Walker is or will be
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:36 PM ^
And forgotten about for some reason is Rod Moore and how good he actually is. He is probably one of the best safeties in the conference. Sees the field real well and is a definite plus as a tackler on the back end. Paige’s development also is key as he surpassed a guy in Moten who had his flaws, but was a starter for large portions of the last two B1G winning defenses. Johnson, Mikey, Moore, and Paige is a hell of a 4 outta 5 as we head into the Spring.
I would say the most important spot this off-season on D is finding an edge to replace Morris; more than finding a CB2 which we have options at.
February 23rd, 2023 at 3:02 PM ^
Walker got snaps at CB last season, maybe about as many as he got at WR. They weren't out of necessity, but because the coaches liked his potential there.
February 23rd, 2023 at 3:02 PM ^
Walker got snaps at CB last season, maybe about as many as he got at WR. They weren't out of necessity, but because the coaches liked his potential there.
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:55 PM ^
this says more about our lack of options behind Will Johnson than it does about Walker's CB ability
If this were the case, I don't think he'd be trumpeting Walker as a starter - not this soon. He'd just say something like "There's a lot of competition at the position."
February 23rd, 2023 at 2:14 PM ^
Harbaugh is not one to hype, specifically this early in the practice cycle and in general for younger players.
There’s a chance he’s trying to help build walkers confidence and focus with the positivity, but given Harbaugh’s history of complimentary commentary translating to on field success, I’m guessing Walker is showing out really well rn
February 23rd, 2023 at 2:18 PM ^
The house always wins..... The Big House that is.
February 23rd, 2023 at 2:23 PM ^
Might also have something to do with Walker’s hands.
February 23rd, 2023 at 3:23 PM ^
"Until I see evidence otherwise, this says more about our lack of options behind Will Johnson than it does about Walker's CB ability"
Maybe, just maybe, Walker is damn talented and Harbaugh recognizes that talent.
February 23rd, 2023 at 3:38 PM ^
Odds appear to be 100%
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:40 PM ^
Slow your roll Jimmy.
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:41 PM ^
This either means one of two things:
1) The rest of our CBs suck
2) The Amorion Walker hype is real and we will have 2 starting CBs 6'2" or taller
I think I might actually lean towards #2 because Jim usually isn't this open about naming starters this early in spring so Walker must really be impressive
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:47 PM ^
We're a little thin at CB but not so thin that I won't give Harbaugh the benefit of the doubt here. Also we have one of the best CB coaches in the country, so I have to trust he knows what he's looking at
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:47 PM ^
James Joseph doesn't typically go slinging this sort of praise around especially day two of spring ball! I believe that may be the case here that we are looking at two stud CB's 6'2 or taller. Furthermore Turner was a dude on this D and all his buddies returned for their last years and to chase down that natty this may speak to why he opted to try the league as well!
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:08 PM ^
This is the same James Joseph that compared O’ Leary to Cooper Kupp after a couple scrimmages last fall camp. Then went on to say he would see a lot of time on the field…He barely got in on offense. Coach is known to gas up a few guys during a camp.
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:13 PM ^
I must have totally missed that LOL.... If any of us ever figure out what is going on in Jimmies head we probably on the road to being millionaires...
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:35 PM ^
...or committed.
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:58 PM ^
I have to agree with your #2, this is pretty odd for Jim unless it's obvious that they've got something good here. You would think that otherwise he would just say his usual yeah we have a good competition going and guys are playing well, we will see where things stand after spring and fall camp. I'm inclined to trust the defensive coaches after the magic they pulled off with Sainristil
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:59 PM ^
Shouldn't we consider Sainristil a CB? He lines up near the line of scrimmage just like a CB. I guess I'm wondering out loud: doesn't Michigan play with 3 CBs/2Safeties on virtually every snap?
February 23rd, 2023 at 2:06 PM ^
Well this discussion is about the second outside CB spot, where Walker will seemingly be competing. Sainristil is the starting nickel and no one can challenge him for that spot this season. But Sainristil won’t be playing much outside corner. And yes I’m pretty sure Michigan has been running 5 DBs (2 outside, 1 nickel, 2 safeties) on a majority of defensive plays.
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:14 PM ^
We have several highly ranked albeit youthful CBs competing for snaps this year. Harbaugh loves competition. For him to say Walker looks like a starter right now screams we have a freak athlete on our hands imo. Otherwise Harbaugh would just remain quiet and let camp play out.
February 23rd, 2023 at 2:37 PM ^
This is evil genius coach speak--pump the tires on the new guy at a position where confidence is everything, and at the same time provide a kick in the pants to the returning players competing for the spot.
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:43 PM ^
Where is McBurrows?
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:57 PM ^
Hopefully, he's competing for the same starting position, and at worst, turning himself into a viable depth piece. Who knows, though, right?
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:43 PM ^
Where does this fall on the Harbaugh hype reliability scale? With 0 being JUST PRATT and 10 being Mason Graham ...
February 23rd, 2023 at 12:44 PM ^
Dreams last for so long
Even after you're gone
I know that you love me
And soon you will see
You were meant for me
Like Walker was meant to start at DB
February 23rd, 2023 at 1:44 PM ^
Was it weird growing up in Alaska?