True Blue Grit

September 7th, 2011 at 1:36 PM ^

That's too bad for Steve.  I hope another team picks him up.  But, I always thought he had a disappointing career at Michigan - especially being a 5* HS player.  He never became the dominating offensive linemen most of us hoped he would.  He'll always be a Michigan Man though no matter where he ends up. 

BRCE

September 7th, 2011 at 1:23 PM ^

I never thought it was a good idea for DW to go pro, but still, I'm stunned that he didn't get drafted and has had such a hard time catching on since. Hell, a few months before that draft, it was seen as a decent idea for the Lions to take him in the third round.

He was a good, instinctive player here who had NFL written all over him as a freshman and had a very nice junior year. Doesn't make sense to me. Apparently, he's one of the few examples of 40 times not being overrated.

 

 

smotheringD

September 7th, 2011 at 2:03 PM ^

It would be great if Donovan could make up at least some of the development he lost blowing off his senior year on the Lions scout team.

I don't know if it was his agent or not but whoever told him he should leave early gave him some really bad advice.

The jump to the pros is huge.  Consider how much a rookie quarterback struggles.

With perhaps a few freak exceptions, college football players need the 4 years to mature physically, develop their skills and technique, and develop their character.

LSAClassOf2000

September 7th, 2011 at 4:48 PM ^

It would be pretty cool to see him get in some time with the team in an actual game. I like to see former Wolverines on the hometown team whenever the opportunity presents itself.