illone Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070104/SPORTS06/701040404/1054/SPORTS U-M star likely off to NFL January 4, 2007 BY MARK SNYDER FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER For those hoping Alan Branch stays at Michigan, don't hold your breath. As of Wednesday afternoon, a person in the U-M registrar's office said Branch was not enrolled for this semester's classes, which begin today. The 6-foot-6, 331-pound junior defensive tackle is home in Rio Rancho, N.M., spending time with high school friends and potentially weighing his status in the upcoming NFL draft. click link for rest of article.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Good news. Hopefully we snag him or Gaines. Either would be a great draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 It's either this guy or Willis at the six slot. I wouldn't be mad if we drafted Branch, though. Guy is a monster and with Griff, Golston, Salave'a the rotation would be pretty solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPortJGibbs89 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I was hoping he would leave Michigan I think this guy will fit perfectly into what were trying to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fede Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 No way do we draft someone who is not from the U /Sarcasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Sorry for those who think we don't need to spend, but if we could somehow get Jared Allen from the Chiefs and Clements or Samuels from the Bills or Pats and then sign Branch our DF becomes a very very good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMADD Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 He's not in school? But what about his education? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Sorry for those who think we don't need to spend, but if we could somehow get Jared Allen from the Chiefs and Clements or Samuels from the Bills or Pats and then sign Branch our DF becomes a very very good one. First of all, I don't see any way that Allen goes to another team this year. Even if contract negotiations don't work out I can easily see the Chiefs using a franchise tag on him. Second, he is an RFA. Usually teams want draft picks as the compensation for an RFA signing. Last time I checked we don't really have much to give in that department and even if we did it wouldn't be worth it since we have been doing way too much of that in trades already in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatboy41 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 hmmm this is interesting. I don't necessarily agree with it, but I do think that Alan Branch would be a great player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatboy41 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 when do players have to make up their mind as to whether or not the want to enter the draft or go back to school?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Made Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 This is great news! Hopefully Calvin Johnson and Jamarcuss Russell also declare too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portis&taylor Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 nonononononononononono please atay in school! I hope gibbs and the rest of the staff are smart enough not to draft this lazy bum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 nonononononononononono please atay in school! I hope gibbs and the rest of the staff are smart enough not to draft this lazy bum Gaines Adams all the way babay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaydana Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Sorry for those who think we don't need to spend, but if we could somehow get Jared Allen from the Chiefs and Clements or Samuels from the Bills or Pats and then sign Branch our DF becomes a very very good one. Should we print our own money to pull off what you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Should we print our own money to pull off what you suggest? :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsWizCubsDukes Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 He's not in school? But what about his education? I guess you forgot that people in college have winter break... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmorina69 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I want this guy, we need a big guy in the middle, get samuel as well and we will be set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portis&taylor Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Gaines Adams all the way babay! id take him over branch but not Pat willis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin11 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 id take him over branch but not Pat willis I would like Willis, but we do need a big DT to atleast clog the middle and allow the MLB to onyl have to shed 1 blocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufumonk Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 nonononononononononono please atay in school! I hope gibbs and the rest of the staff are smart enough not to draft this lazy bum Far from lazy. They wouldn't let him drop back into coverage on their zone blitzes if he was such a "lazy bum". The guy is a monster and will do wonders for our defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin11 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I saw this on SC. I was like AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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