If Michigan is going to make a turnaround this season, it has to be with a very strong defense. Under Don Brown the defense got so predictable every team that parked at Michigan Stadium knew how to beat it. Michigan's offense will be better with a healthy offensive line and a stable of great RB's, but they're not built for shoot outs.
So lets take a look at each position and a give them a Pre-Season grade:
Michigan is expected to have multiple looks on defense but should be in a base 3-4.
DLine
Starters: Smith, Jeter, and Hinton
First in: Transfer Whittley, Welschof, and Speight
Preseason Grade B- Plenty of upside here but hasn't had a ton of success to date.