Is Eric Norwood On His Way Out?

[koolkatluke]

Defensive End UDFA from Michigan. Had a productive college career, but was not drafted. That does not suggest he wasn't worth a pick though. He just fell through the cracks and now he's here. I like his size and motor. Reminds me of Keiser a bit.

I'm a big UM fan but I don't see Van Bergan making the team. I see only 5 DE making the roster. CJ, Hardy, Alexander, Kesier and Applewhite. Don't see much room for another.

[Ruff]

Who in the blue hell is Van Bergen????

It's ironic that you said blue hell, because Van Bergen played at Michigan.

[DaCityKats]

yeah he is gone. i dont see Tucker staying either.

[PantherPhann89]

It's going to be interesting. Rivera have in mind of what he wants and went out and signed Tucker. I guess it's all going to pivot around Alexander. Competition all around...

[Ivan The Awesome]

I'm a big UM fan but I don't see Van Bergan making the team. I see only 5 DE making the roster. CJ, Hardy, Alexander, Kesier and Applewhite. Don't see much room for another.

Didn't he play DT as well? Well the DT competition is pretty stuff to begin with. I think you may be right. I mean he can't be worse than Norwood. Norwood has literally done squat.. =/

[top dawg]

Every once in a while this Norwood character's name is brought up, but I've never seen him.

[La Pantera]

Didn't he play DT as well?

He played 18 games as a DT and 20 at DE. He seems like a 5 tech to me,But being versatile along the D-line helps his chances....a little.

[SN03]

Norwood never had a chance coming into the mess of '10. Feel bad for him.

[jtnc]

Norwood never had a chance coming into the mess of '10. Feel bad for him.

What "mess" exactly? Brandon Lafell came into the "mess" and made the best of it. Stop making excuses for players.....

[4Corners]

Eric Norwood = Hilee Taylor

[SN03]

What "mess" exactly? Brandon Lafell came into the "mess" and made the best of it. Stop making excuses for players.....

LaFell wasn't a developmental/project player. The '10 season was thrown away with no effort by the coaches.

[Keep Pounding]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/post/19029128

In this link Van Bergen talks about how he is adding weight for July training camp to play DT, he said he is comfortable playing DT, so I was wondering, with him being a 290 pound DE who can play DT, was he instructed by the coaching staff to gain weight? Are we looking at him to be used in a 3-4 package? Everything I read on him, says he has a high motor and was a good UDRFA, who fell through the cracks, I like him and I hope he makes the team..

[Killa Cam 69]

Special teams?

[Ivan The Awesome]

http://www.cbssports...s/post/19029128

In this link Van Bergen talks about how he is adding weight for July training camp to play DT, he said he is comfortable playing DT, so I was wondering, with him being a 290 pound DE who can play DT, was he instructed by the coaching staff to gain weight? Are we looking at him to be used in a 3-4 package? Everything I read on him, says he has a high motor and was a good UDRFA, who fell through the cracks, I like him and I hope he makes the team..

Good point. I've noticed also that this regime loves versatility. If you can play more than one position, you're one step close to making the team. Even at 6'4 290 pounds, that's not bad size for a UT/DT. If he gains an extra 10 or even 5 pounds would be good.

Does Michigan play 3-4 or 4-3? I won't lie, I'm oblivious about their defensive scheme.