Mailbag question: Is this the worst defense we have had in awhile?

Will this be the worst defense in post-leather helmet history for Michigan? I cringe every time I watch the lowlights of the spring game.

I understand that a few key players did not see a lot of action but the ones that did have me a little worried. With a young quarterback do we see more than 4-5 wins with little defensive support?

Dave

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Thanks for the question.

Remember two things about spring game highlights: You saw "highlights" -- not all the action. Also, the FIRST TEAM OFFENSE went against the SECOND TEAM DEFENSE, which was comprised of mostly inexperienced players and even walk ons.

Three of the four best players on defense were held out or injured (Mouton, Warren, and Martin), and as we have harped on for the past year, our defensive depth chart is not anything to write home about. Depth needs to be addressed in the 2010 recruiting year with players that can at least come in and compete for time, and get into the two deep to create competition.

We are of the opinion that 6-6 is very doable with this squad and the schedule that Michigan has this year.

We saw nothing this spring to change that opinion.

If the defense can stay healthy, they have the talent to be a solid unit. The major concerns we have after this spring are a pass rush, depth, and giving up big plays.

In our opinion, if B. Graham, Mike Martin, or one of inside linebackers have to miss any meaningful time it could get very scary. We are counting on a lot of young players with not much experience to step up this year where last year experienced players were counted on and did not deliver. We will see bright spots and probably bad spots from these players this year.

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