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**Jeff Buchanan** · January 25, 2022, 04:06 PM

Seth did a UFR Offense for the OB ....... there's one clear point he made. M is a QB away from one who takes chances and pays them off. That's not Cade McNamara but it could very well be JJ McCarthy. Cade played until it was clear, down four scores, Cade's game manager skills weren't going to lead a comeback. Harbaugh took a chance with JJ. It wasn't enough.

Seth's hit on the offensive game plan was that it took too long to figure out M could do things v. UGA's secondary and he posted the video to demonstrate it. When M was down big by the start of the 2nd, Gattis should have started bombing away to Baldwin, Johnson and Andrell and hitting All who had an All American game against a semi-NFL level UGA defense. Cute, and Gattis tried that, wasn't going to beat all-everything talent on UGA's D. The LBs, as to be expected, were everywhere making plays and erasing whatever cute play Gattis dialed up.

He's a cheerleader for McCarthy as M's QB for the 2022 season and opines if he doesn't start for the OOC schedule, he will for the BT opener and probably beyond. He's the guy, assuming M is undefeated heading to c-bus (not a given) that can win that game for M and carry them to their second BT CCG.

Upon Further Review 2021: Offense vs Georgia | mgoblog

https://mgoblog.com/content/upon-further-review-2021-offense-vs-georgia#read-more

Formation Notes: UGA plays with a “Jack”—a small DE that I counted as a LB even though he sets up on the line, like below. The offensive formation here is what we call “Fritz.” This from UGA is “Nickel Odd”—it’s like “Split” but with the DT at a perfect 0 technique. On Michigan’s side, Erick All’s split is what I’ve been calling “demi.” Substitution Notes: Once again trueblueintexas has us covered. McCarthy rotated in until McNamara went on tilt and JJ finished the game, which works out to 46% McCarthy. Haskins got the start but the other two RBs got more run. All got most of the TE work as Michigan used more spread sets, which got Sainristil on the field more than usual and plenty of work for Henning. Andrel Anthony got on the field after but more often than Daylen Baldwin. Hat: Instead of new “WRDIS” acronyms each week, from now on when a play didn’t work because the other team MADE PLAYS we’re going to recognize that with a tip of the hat, shortened to “Hat.” Hate hat. [After THE JUMP: Some NSFW language, but most of it’s contained to the Erick All section.]

**Mike** · January 25, 2022, 07:44 PM

With the losses on defense, Michigan will need to win shootouts against better competition. That means JJ.

**THE_WIZARD_** · January 25, 2022, 09:08 PM

STFU

**Mike** · January 26, 2022, 03:30 PM

Sounds like McDonald is headed back to the Ravens.

**froot loops** · January 26, 2022, 03:47 PM

Don Brown is tanned, rested and ready.

**lineygoblue** · January 26, 2022, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by Mike View Post

Sounds like McDonald is headed back to the Ravens.

ESPN reporting McDonald has been taken off the road for recruiting. Hard to believe John Harbaugh would screw Jim like this, but maybe they came to some understanding. Or, maybe this means Jim is seriously considering leaving Michigan.

Dang .... McDonald is the one coach I didn't want to lose.

**edindetroit** · January 26, 2022, 09:54 PM

Bears Were Close To Hiring Jim HARBAUGH!! Last Week

Then things fell apart. It had nothing to do with Harbaugh’s personality or plans for the organization. As with most things, it came down to the bottom line. Money. Hughes explained that Harbaugh was looking for a $100 million contract for 10 years. In essence the Jon Gruden deal from Las Vegas. While some at Halas Hall were willing to make the offer, the McCaskeys were not. Both because they weren’t confident Harbaugh would be around that long and also remembering how the Raiders were burned by that Gruden contract.

Bears Were Close To Hiring Jim Harbaugh Last Week

https://www.sportsmockery.com/chicago-bears/bears-were-close-to-hiring-jim-harbaugh-last-week/?amp

Jim Harbaugh has been a dream of many Bears fans going back years. Apparently that dream came really close to coming true last week.

**THE_WIZARD_** · January 26, 2022, 09:56 PM

Once bitten...twice shy...

**Mike** · January 27, 2022, 07:50 AM

Originally posted by lineygoblue View Post

ESPN reporting McDonald has been taken off the road for recruiting. Hard to believe John Harbaugh would screw Jim like this, but maybe they came to some understanding. Or, maybe this means Jim is seriously considering leaving Michigan.

Dang .... McDonald is the one coach I didn't want to lose.

I think it's more likely that John loaned McDonald to Jim in an effort to save his job and get a young assistant some good experience.

**lineygoblue** · January 27, 2022, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by Mike View Post

I think it's more likely that John loaned McDonald to Jim in an effort to save his job and get a young assistant some good experience.

I have to admit, that makes a lot of sense. "I'll give you this guy for now, but I want him back when I need a new DC". Sounds like a deal a couple of brothers would make.

**Mike** · January 27, 2022, 09:44 AM

Yep.

**Jeff Buchanan** · January 27, 2022, 05:06 PM

Former M LB Larry Foote, now Tampa Bay's Outside LB's coach is rumored to be on Harbaugh's short list, if not at the top of it, to replace Macdonald. Nothing certain yet.

https://gbmwolverine.com/2022/01/27/...or-dc-vacancy/

Have to admit I was bummed when news of Macdonald leaving the staff popped up along with the rumors of Harbaugh's failed negotiations with the Bears over him seeking the equivalent of the "Gruden Package." Harbaugh may still go but if the Larry Foote deal happens, first cut, he'll be a great fit on M's staff. Relatively young (41), energetic and a serious NFL resume.

This news got me pumped back up.

**lineygoblue** · January 27, 2022, 05:59 PM

Larry Foote was a monster when he played for M. Tough guy, always gave everything he had. I'd welcome him in a heartbeat. Sucks to lose McDonald though. The guy really made a big difference.

**Obi-Jon** · January 28, 2022, 09:08 AM

Well, let’s hope his changes linger. With such a radical turnaround, it appears it was a signifcant change McD brought, not just schematic tweaks. Had to be more than just attitude and ownership.

Foote would be great mentor, he was an absolute beast.

**Jeff Buchanan** · January 28, 2022, 05:39 PM

This piece from mgo (Seth) is a good look at what might happen with M's DC search. Foote is judged to be unlikely as it is more likely he'll head to Jacksonville with Leftwich if Leftwich gets the Jacksonville job. He'll pull Foote up with him. If that doesn’t happen though, per Seth, "yeah, it’s a real possibility."

2022 Defensive Coordinator Candidates, Part I: The A List | mgoblog

https://mgoblog.com/content/2022-defensive-coordinator-candidates-part-i-list#read-more

Mike Macdonald is back in the NFL after one season of genius coordination in Ann Arbor. As understandable as that is, it also puts Michigan back in the market. I don’t know whom they’re targeting, but I can produce a list of names of varying plausibility. Note that making this list in no way should be interpreted to mean Michigan is looking at him, or that he would have any interest if they did. I’m compiling this based on names the fans are throwing around. We know the internal candidates and don’t know whom Michigan’s spoken to yet, so I’ll start with the big names, and then keep moving down the list as they fall off the table. Who knows—last time I did this they went and got the first guy. I’m more doubtful they will this time, but let’s say his name anyways, because it frightens the children. LARRY FOOTE, TAMPA BAY(?) CURRENT JOB: Outside linebackers coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers SUMMARY: 42, brilliant up-and-coming NFL position coach and former star player for Michigan. Expected to be the DC pick under Byron Leftwich (currently the Bucs OC) when Leftwich gets an HC job. That could be any day if it’s Jacksonville. History: Foote is the most Detroit person, a Pershing graduate who named his son Trammell and whose first tattoo was a 313. Throughout his career, Foote has come back to his city, and has been instrumental in keeping the Conant Gardens community going. He was a big part of the reason the entire city was rooting for Steelers over the Seahawks when Detroit hosted Super Bowl XL. Before that of course Foote was part of the legendary Michigan recruiting class of 1998 that included Drew Henson, David Terrell, Seth Fisher, Marquise Walker, and Victor Hobson, to name a few, and was the epitome of the tiny linebacker genre before Devin Bush Jr. took the mantle and Khaleke Hudson broke Foote’s single-game TFL record. Foote finished his brilliant NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals in 2014, following former Ravens assistant Chuck Pagano with the offer of stepping into a coaching role after the season. Pagano made good on his promise; Foote was the assistant LBs coach in 2015, then was promoted to linebackers coach under James Bettcher, and stayed on through one year of Al Holcomb. He followed Pagano again to Tampa Bay in 2019, now under DC Todd Bowles (they overlapped in Zona in 2014), and there Foote won his first Super Bowl as a coach after two as a player. His next move is expected to be to NFL defensive coordinator, with Leftwich’s rise seeming an obvious route to that. HISTORICAL DEFENSIVE RANKINGS: Tampa Bay was 6th, 5th, and 9th out of 32 teams in Football Outsiders’ comprehensive fancystat DVOA the last three years. They were 2nd, 2nd, 20th, and 12th in Foote’s four years of coaching in Arizona. PLAYERS: Probably don’t need to throw all the names at you. Foote’s credited with turning Chandler Jones into a 1st team all-Pro in Arizona, developed Shaquil Barrett into a regular all-pro and Jason Pierre-Paul into a new one at Tampa Bay, and probably had a hand in developing Lavonte David and Devin White into one of the best ILB pairs in the game. CONNECTIONS: Played here with Bellamy (who’s a year younger than us). Outside of the Lions—which is such a terrible organization Foote had to stomp out of there in disgust after asking to complete his career at home—Ann Arbor is the closest job to home, and the heart is definitely there. PROS: Up-and-coming defensive mind, would solidify Michigan’s credibility in Detroit and would be a big draw in recruiting. Brings another Carr guy in-house, though Foote hasn’t always caucused with that faction. Linebacker coach when we need LB coaching. CONS: Hasn’t been in college since Foote received his degree just a few spots after Fisher in December 2002. Hasn’t been a defensive coordinator. Has never recruited. SYSTEM FIT? The Bucs’ system is not that far off from the Ravens, in that there and in Arizona Foote was a part of defenses that really leaned on the secondary. They base out of a two-high and bring a lot of pressure from the OLBs or nickels. But very much unlike the Ravens, the Bucs’ defense really shined against the most dangerous offenses, crushing the Chiefs and the Brees-led Saints. Having Ndamukong Suh helps. WOULD HE TAKE THE JOB? Probably not. Sam says Michigan’s reached out($), and Foote’s name will be pushed by the Carr Revolt, but I think Leftwich is getting the Jacksonville job and pulling Foote up with him. If that doesn’t happen though, yeah, it’s a real possibility. [After THE JUMP: Lost in the West]

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