Morris and Olu to Seahwks
Why did olu go so late?
Yeah I cant believe Juice Scruggs went so far ahead of him. That seemed like a bit of a head scratcher.
The knock on him was that he’s a center only and teams want guys that they can move around. Still, is the center for Troy a better lineman than Olu… no f’n way.
Short arms and not the best lateral agility or initial pop.
And Edwards just scored again off an Olu reach block.
He didn't go late.
https://mgoblog.com/content/so-you-wanna-draft-wolverine-olu-oluwatimi
Oluwatimi right now seems to project towards the back-end of the draft overall. He's firmly a Day 3 prospect according to many draft boards, based largely on perceived low upside, connected to his less-than-ideal athleticism for an NFL center. Moreover, Oluwatimi is exclusively a center, with very little guard experience, so teams are likely ranking him lower on their boards than someone who seems more suited to fill in at multiple IOL positions. The lack of versatility hurts Oluwatimi in particular as someone who scouts do not project as a starter... if you're going to be a backup, it helps to be a backup with the ability to plug in multiple places.
Pete drafting Jim's players, "What's your deal??"
There are some organizations that have figured out that you just get a different quality guy with a Wolverine who came up under Harbaugh.
And yes, Pete found that out the hard way.
Currently more Wolverines drafted than Buckeyes, btw.
saw that. they can charter a jet to seatac and take an uber to camp. pete carrol picking up harbaugh guys. what is his deal?
Good for them, but I wish it were a different team and coach. Watching Pete lose the Super Bowl on a goal line interception is a fond memory.
I believe he is one of four coaches who's won both a major college natty and a super bowl. Others are Barry Switzer, Jimmy Johnson, and Dick Vermeil
April 30th, 2023 at 11:42 AM ^
LOL Vermeil only coached two years in college, at UCLA, and didn’t come close to a national title. In his second season UCLA beat #1 ranked OSU in the Rose Bowl, finishing 9-2-1 and #5 in the country.
My bad. Maybe there's only 3....i feel like there is s 4th tho
Russ checked into that. Call was to Beast Mode.
Is Bryan Mone still there?
Bad knee injury, I suspect he’ll have to retire
No idea how Olu lasted this long. #1 center in college football.
Well, he has to play pro football now instead of college, and the scouts had concerns about athleticism and versatility.
I wish the Lions took Schoonmaker vs Laporta, but speaking as an alum and know nothing of Laporta. Was that the right pick by Lions for TE? They could have also had Mayer.
Yes. LaPorta is a terrific receiving TE. Mayer is good blocker, but limited upside as a receiver. Schoon didn’t show out as LaPorta did. Most likely due to UM being a much more diverse offense.
Plus,Iowa produces tight ends like Rouge used to produce Model Ts.
Laporta is definitely a better overall TE. Schoon is the better blocker but Laporta is a bigger weapon in the passing game and not a slouch in blocking either.
See the B1G Title game last year. LaPorta and Charlie Jones were Iowa’s only weapons.
I almost made fun of this but then remembered jones transferred FROM Iowa to Purdue and played in both B1G champ games
The Seahawks also took Charbonnet in the 2nd round.
Some NFL teams love them some Wolverines.
Seattle had a great draft. If only they had a QB....maybe they draft JJ next year.
How about waiting until the 2025 draft so Jadyn has a year to learn the ropes.
In today's NFL I never want a team I care about to reach for a QB. Use resources to build a roster that can win, look for the right opportunity to get the right QB.
I mean, if there's a top guy available to you, go for it (the Chiefs, in retrospect, knew what they were doing trading up for Mahomes; the Colts drafted QBs #1 overall twice in the last 25 years that were franchise guys, even if Luck retired early). But I'm glad the Lions didn't trade up to get a Christian Ponder type and it seems like the Seahawks are building the same way.
Olu could be their center for years. That's good drafting.
Geo Smith was a top 10 QB last year. Put enough talent around him and he’s fine.
That's great! They'll be joining ex Wolverine Zach Charbonnet who also got drafted by the Seagulls. Watch/listen to what Pete Carroll says to Zach
Zach should have said he didn't hold it against Pete that he was head coach of the prophylactics.
Back then Pete was just coaching amateurphylactics.
Living in WA, I'm very excited by this development.
Ryan Hayes still sitting there
Has Hayes been picked yet? He was our multi year LT. We gotta get back to having our LT be a high draft pick.
They can give shit to the hyphen ftosu receiver.
Pete Carrol knows well coached players.
Yesssir , go WolverHawks