TeslaRedVictorBlue

January 2nd, 2022 at 10:47 AM ^

That is a big deal. He's a future 1st or 2nd round pick in my opinion if he can stay healthy and he develops rapport with McCarthy.

The offense will carry the team next year!

Go blue.. And stay blue!

A Lot of Milk

January 2nd, 2022 at 10:57 AM ^

Hope he can build off this season. Some of his yips came back in the bowl game but he was solid all year and I hope he can step up to be a leader of the team next year 

The Homie J

January 2nd, 2022 at 11:00 AM ^

Amazing news!  Offense is absolutely stacked for next year.  Can't wait to see how the QB battle shakes out and how Gattis (if he stays) improves upon what he did this year

NeverPunt

January 2nd, 2022 at 8:21 PM ^

Oh it is easy see….Erick is an somewhat unusual spelling of the name Eric with a Norse origin meaning some variation of “complete ruler.” Rulers are typically a foot long, so OP is explaining that by coming back next year All may be in line to receive a significant NIL deal with Subway, which is nice for him. Or something like that.

Mr. Elbel

January 2nd, 2022 at 11:20 AM ^

CHOO CHOO MFERS...

All's blocking is a big part of our running game. And his catch radius and hands will continue to improve. He will be an absolute monster as a senior, and should be a first rounder.

tybert

January 2nd, 2022 at 11:33 AM ^

Let's have another great off-season where the team rallies around the seniors again and get ready for another win vs. Ohio PLUS a win vs. Snarty.

 

MRunner73

January 2nd, 2022 at 11:59 AM ^

The leaders will lead and the rest will follow. Erick could be one of those leaders on this team. Given more players staying, less transfer portal (we shall see), the better our chances of repeating the 2021 success.

 

Thank You Erick for your dedication and being committed to stay with this program!

blue in dc

January 2nd, 2022 at 1:12 PM ^

There is no way that we are not going to see a significant amount of transfer portal.    The numbers don’t work.    That is the system now.    I am hopeful we see three things with regards to the transfer portal:

1. We don’t see key players leave who could make the team better.   Michael Barret is a great example of a guy who could have left for more time, but he was a key reserve/special teamer for us instead.

2. Players that are looking for a better opportunity find it.  Zach Charbonnet is a perfect example.  He got a great opportunity at UCLA.   At Michigan, as talented as he is, our running back room would have been too crowded with him and someone would have been unhappy.

3. We don’t push kids out who are putting in the work in the classroom and on the field if they want to be here, as long as they are a positive influence even if they aren’t seeing the field much.

 

M-Dog

January 2nd, 2022 at 12:47 PM ^

The offense is going to rock next year. 

It's a good thing, because the defense can't just easily replace first-round pass rushers like Hutch and Ojabo. 

They were able to pressure Stroud and speed him up in The Game.  He did not have the time to take shots down the field like he did yesterday in the Rose Bowl.  

Without those guys, he's going to have more of that time.  And when he does he is deadly accurate. 

AlbanyBlue

January 2nd, 2022 at 1:28 PM ^

Love this. Run blocker extraordinaire and it seems like he has addressed his catching issues. 

A huge plus for the offense and for team leadership.

True Blue Grit

January 2nd, 2022 at 2:18 PM ^

Great news.  Now let's hope Gattis and our QB's can get him more touches next year.  It always seems like when we have a stud TE, we don't get him the ball enough.  

BlueinLansing

January 2nd, 2022 at 2:35 PM ^

The offense has a chance to be special, only thing holding it back might be the program wide killer instinct that only exhibits itself occassionally.  I want "whats your deal" every damn game.

Michfan777

January 2nd, 2022 at 3:00 PM ^

With all that is returning and coming in on offense, I really want them to actually be aggressive. It should be the best offense Harbaugh has ever had barring injuries, and could be the best in a generation of the program.