The Michigan Insider

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich dissect the commitment of running back CJ Stokes, then turn their attention towards handicapping the race for five-star DT Walter Nolen. Is Michigan the team to beat. Next the crew reflect upon the Victors Weekend experiences of Alessandro Lorenzetti, Deone Walker, D'Arco Perkins-McCallister, Dillon Bell, and Dillon Tatum. The podcast closes with looks at pivotal visits from Keon Sabb, Oscar Delp, and Jalen Brown.

In this episode, we tackle three offseason questions about the Michigan football team as it heads into the final portion of the offseason.

First, we zoom out on Michigan's 2020 season, and determine whether it can be written off as an aberration, or a true sign of where the program is at. Along the way, we discuss the Wolverines' injuries, opt-outs, the oddities surround the COVID-19 season and why Michigan might have benefitted from a spring practice slate more than other teams. We also look at parts of the season that weren't aberrations, and how Michigan can ascend back to a top-15 level.

Then, we take an early look at Michigan's schedule, looking at the Wolverines' toughest opponents that aren't Ohio State. We then follow that up by looking at Michigan's wide receiver room, and what the addition of Daylen Baldwin adds to the mix.

Sam Webb and Brice Marich reflect upon a huge week of visit and camp notes. First up is a discussion about transfer wideout Daylen Baldwin's commitment to Michigan. Attention then turns to recapping visits from top targets Myles Pollard, Nate Johnson, Kenneth Grant, and Jeremy Patton. From there the conversation shifts to camp standouts Semaj Morgan and sleeper in-state linebacker Aaron Alexander. Belleville coach Jermaine Crowell joins the podcast to break down Alexander's game and recruitment. The podcast concludes with a preview of the 'Victors Weekend' recruiting event with an emphasis on the headline prospect, Walter Nolen. 

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb chat with Hunter Dickinson about his decision to enter the NBA draft, what scouts are saying about his game, the benefits of returning to Michigan, and more.

Nathan Bradley, father of IMG Academy 5-star PG Jaden Bradley joins the podcast to discuss his son's game, recruitment, and official visit to Michigan. He highlights his son's connections with Zeb Jackson and Jett Howard. He also details how/why the family feel in Ann Arbor is different than other places. The discussion rounds out with a look ahead to his son's decision criteria and timeline.

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Devante Jones' G League combine participation and what can be gleaned from it. The Coastal Carolina transfer then joins the podcast to discuss his game, his journey to Michigan, his expectations for next season, and more. The podcast finishes with in-depth analysis and comparison of 2022 point guard targets Jaden Bradley, Seth Trimble, and Dug McDaniel.

In a wide-ranging mailbag episode, we discuss a number of key topics that the Michigan faithful are curious about as the program enters the summer.

We begin with a look at Michigan's front seven, and where things stand after the Wolverines lost out on USC DT transfer Jay Toia. We discuss why Michigan's defensive line might be in trouble, but also how we're hearing that the linebacker room's situation may be more dire. We identify players who could change that narrative, as well as what position groups might be limited in their impact this season.

We then turn to the ever-popular question about Jim Harbaugh's leash at Michigan. We discuss why the Wolverine coaching staff's leash might not be as long as the contract extension suggests, what it would take for Harbaugh to be fired, what to make of Harbaugh's offseason changes both in the coaching staff and recruiting staff and more on where things stand.

During the 80-minute episode, we also look at Alan Bowman's potential in the quarterback battle, what stage of grief Michigan fans seem to be in, how our view of offseason rumors have changed and plenty more.

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss reflect upon the Michigan Showcase Mega Camp highlighting performances by Will Johnson, Davonte Miles, Johnathan Slack, Kaden Strayhorn, Semaj Morgan, Amir Herring, Jeremiah Caldwell, Jeremiah Beasley, several other Belleville prospects, and more. The crew also shares the positive feedback from several in-state coaches and prospects to the new staff hires and the inaugural "Detroit Day." Positive reactions from Belleville High were also discussed. Later the conversation shifts to quarterback recruiting where 247Sports national analyst Greg Biggins joins in with terrific insight on top targets Nate Johnson and Justyn Martin.

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Hunter Dickinson's entry into the NBA draft, early word on the odds of him returning to Michigan, what pro scouts are saying about his game, what he can glean from going through the draft process, and more. The podcast ends with a look ahead to next episode's interview with Coastal Carolina transfer Devante Jones.

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss the expansion of Michigan's 2022 quarterback board from primarily Nate Johnson, to recent offer recipient Connor Harrell and more. The crew also discusses the recruiting strategy being aimed at 2023 five-star signal caller Dante Moore. Later , the discussion shifts to upcoming visits from Hayden Schwartz, Micah Pollard, and Carnell Tate. The podcast ends with a focus on the hire of new Director of Strategic Communications and Branding Sydney Sims.