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Michigan football 2022 season preview: Defensive back Aug 25, 2022

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Our position preview series hits episode nine, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz take an in-depth look at their strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan's defensive backs room.

The two open with a look at the versatility of the position group, with multiple players able to fulfill multiple roles in the group. They also look at the overall athleticism and depth of the group, and why that matters. Lorenz then takes a closer look on Gemon Green's pursuit of a bounce-back season, while Shaw looks at the returning safeties' struggles in coverage last season.

They close with thoughts on Will Johnson, Zeke Berry and Green.

Michigan football 2022 season preview: Linebacker Aug 25, 2022

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Our seventh installment or our 2022 Michigan football positional preview series takes a look at the Wolverines' linebacker room. As usual, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz look at the strengths, question marks and predictions they have about the room.

The two open with a look at Michigan's promising first-string linebackers. They look at the Wolverines' tackling as well as the potential of budding star Junior Colson. The conversation then shifts to Michigan's believed lack of depth at linebacker, as well as the group's struggles in pass coverage last season overall..

They close with predictions that focus on which linebackers may step up beyond expectations this fall.

Michigan football 2022 season preview: EDGE Aug 23, 2022

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Our position preview hits episode seven, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz take an in-depth look at Michigan's EDGE position group, discussing their strengths, questions and predictions for the room.

Their conversation begins with a look at how the room stacks up following the departures of Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo. Shaw takes a look at the size and athleticism of this year's group, while Lorenz discusses the group's senior leadership. Both of them offer their thoughts on Michigan's surprise addition of Eyabi Anoma, as well as Michigan's overall search for players to step up at the EDGE position. They close with their predictions; Shaw offers one regarding Taylor Upshaw, while Lorenz looks once more at Anoma.

Michigan football 2022 season preview: Defensive line Aug 23, 2022

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Our positional preview podcast series continues with our first defensive episode, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz took a look at their strengths, question marks and predictions for the Michigan football team's defensive line room.

They opened with discussions about the Wolverines' run defense, new starters and the overall talent level of Mazi Smith. They look at Michigan's younger standouts in Rayshaun Benny, Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, as well as the Wolverines' search for more interior pass-rushing. They close with a deeper look into likely starter Kris Jenkins, as well as the rest of the room's increased talent level over recent seasons.

Michigan football 2022 season preview: Offensive line Aug 19, 2022

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We continued our position group preview series and rounded out the offensive side of the ball, as Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz looked at their biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan’s offensive line room.

After rehashing who the expected starting five and first four linemen off the bench are, the two open with a look at Michigan’s strengths up front. Shaw takes a look at the group’s run-blocking potential, while Lorenz looks at the talented interior of the line. They then look at questions facing the position group, including pass protection and what happens to those who don’t win a starting job in a crowded room. They close the episode with some predictions, including comparisons to last season and award predictions.

Michigan football 2022 season preview: Tight end Aug 18, 2022

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Our season preview of each position group continues with Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz taking an in-depth look at Michigan's tight ends room. As usual, the two look at the biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for the group heading into the 2022 season.

Opening with a look at the room's strengths, the two discuss the star power, depth and particularly strong run-blocking of Michigan's tight ends. They proceed to look at Erick All's ceiling, a talented group of bench players in the questions section.

Their predictions look at Michigan's NFL talent among its top centers, as well as a look at freshman Colston Loveland's potential in year one.

Michigan football 2022 season preview: Wide receiver Aug 12, 2022

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Our 2022 season preview series continues with our third episode, where Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz look at their biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan's wide receiver room.

They begin with a discussion of the depth and versatility of the group, which Shaw believes can be seven- or even eight-deep, and Lorenz feels is equipped to fit every kind of personnel and game plan Michigan needs. They consider if a No. 1 wide receiver will step forward above the rest, and what Ronnie Bell can look like when returning from injury.

They close by considering their biggest predictions for the room, and opine on other topics.

Michigan football 2022 season preview: Running back Aug 10, 2022

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Our 2022 positional preview series continues with episode two, as 247Sports Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team's running backs position.

The two break down their view of the Wolverines' biggest strengths, question marks and predictions for Michigan's running backs room. They open with a lengthy discussion of Michigan's versatility at running back, and how the Wolverines can leverage that to the entire offense's advantage.

They then take a look at Michigan's search for a No. 3 running back who can take on a little bit of the role Hassan Haskins held last season as a bruiser back, as well as what can be expected from Edwards in 2022 after his finish to the 2021 season. They close with a look at the room's receiving capabilities and more.

Michigan football 2022 season preview: Quarterback Aug 08, 2022

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In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz kick off our 2022 positional season preview series, taking a look at the biggest strengths, question marks and predictions they have for Michigan's quarterback room.

They open with a discussion about the room's depth and leadership as it enters fall camp with an open position battle. The two opine on how important the position battle is to Michigan's success, and what to glean from fall camp as Michigan decides between Cade McNamara and JJ McCarthy.

They then look at some of the other question marks surrounding the quarterback room in 2022, including Michigan's opportunity to lean on the position more this season than last, as well as how much each quarterback can improve from last season.

They close with their predictions for the quarterback room.

Positive trends following BBQ at the Big House - Michigan recruiting Insider Aug 05, 2022

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Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich recap Michigan's annual Barbecue at the Big House. The crew breaks down down the Evan Link commitment and gives the the latest on Jadyn Davis, Chris Peal, Jyaire Hill, Zack Marshall, and more.

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