As spring practice approaches for the Michigan Wolverines, there are three main questions surrounding the tight ends. How will the departure of Sean McKeon affect the tight end position? Who will step up to fill the void? And how will the new tight end coach, Sherrone Moore, affect the team?<\/p>\n
The departure of Sean McKeon leaves a big hole in the tight end position for the Wolverines. McKeon was a reliable target for quarterback Shea Patterson and was one of the top tight ends in the Big Ten last season. He led the team in receptions (33) and receiving yards (373). With McKeon gone, the Wolverines will need to find a way to replace his production.<\/p>\n
The Wolverines have a few options to fill the void left by McKeon. Nick Eubanks and Erick All are the two most experienced tight ends on the roster. Eubanks has the most experience, having appeared in 24 games over the past two seasons. He has caught 24 passes for 281 yards and three touchdowns during his career. All has appeared in 16 games, catching six passes for 57 yards. The Wolverines also have two freshmen tight ends, Luke Schoonmaker and Mustapha Muhammad, who will have the opportunity to compete for playing time.<\/p>\n
The addition of Sherrone Moore as tight ends coach could also have a big impact on the team. Moore comes to Michigan from Oklahoma, where he was the Sooners\u2019 tight ends coach for the past two seasons. He is known for his ability to develop talent and bring out the best in his players. He also has a good track record of producing NFL-caliber tight ends, with Mark Andrews and Grant Calcaterra both being drafted in the last two years. Moore\u2019s presence should help the Wolverines\u2019 tight ends take the next step in their development.<\/p>\n
The Wolverines\u2019 tight ends will have their work cut out for them this spring. The departure of McKeon leaves a big hole to fill, and it will be up to the other tight ends to step up and fill the void. The addition of Moore should also help the tight ends reach their potential. It will be interesting to see how the tight ends develop this spring and if they can make up for the loss of McKeon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As spring practice approaches for the Michigan Wolverines, there are three main questions surrounding the tight ends. How will the departure of Sean McKeon affect the tight end position? Who will step up to fill the void? And how will the new tight end coach, Sherrone Moore, affect the team? The departure of Sean McKeon …<\/p>\n