Cali's Goin' Blue

July 22nd, 2016 at 8:21 PM ^

But I think Jourdan Lewis is the better defender and more important to our success as a defense. Don't get me wrong, I think Jabrill is the best athlete on the team and will be an amazing Sam in Don Brown's system. Buuutttt, I think he's getting extra credit for his offensive and special teams ability. Just to be clear, I think he's the best player in the B1G, just not the presumptive DPOY, that should go to Jourdan Lewis

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Gucci Mane

July 22nd, 2016 at 8:17 PM ^

Desmond King not going to be so overrated after this season when he only has 2-3 picks. He will be just as good, maybe better, but his interception luck can't last.

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MichiganTeacher

July 22nd, 2016 at 8:33 PM ^

Not even a little love for De'Veon on the offensive side of that poll. I think that could be a big oversight this year.

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Perkis-Size Me

July 22nd, 2016 at 9:51 PM ^

I love De'Veon. He will flat out run over anyone that touches him, but I would not peg him as one of the best offensive players in the conference. He's not a do it all, home run threat that will carry this team. He's the guy you call on when you need 2-3 yards and to truck some fools.

I'd peg Barrett, Clement, and Chesson (at a minimum) over De'Veon.

That being said, I want him to prove me wrong. I will be more than happy to have him make me look like a fool.



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rob f

July 24th, 2016 at 9:47 AM ^

TOUGH yards/carry last year.

:-)

I agree, though, he won't get votes for POY.  He can't carry an offense, but his value is in being an integral part of the overall package on offense, with his ability to grind and grind and wear down opposing defenses, eventually breaking their collective will.

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LSAClassOf2000

July 22nd, 2016 at 8:55 PM ^

Yeah, I realize that polls like this are - in the end - an attempt to make the college football news cycle last all year, but I have to say that this and other positive predictions for Michigan and its players do help me make it through the offseason with a smile about what could be rather than an angsty sort of look. There is at least that. 

 

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ford_428cj

July 24th, 2016 at 11:55 AM ^

Deveon had a tweaked ankle for the second half of the season imo. He was back healthy for the Fla game & ran roughshod. TW working with him payed off huge I think. Watch for one heck of a senior year from him. 

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