The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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michigan in the pros sideline — that's not what I enjoy. I like being on the field. They're going to have to pull me off the field at times because I love being out there. … I'm going to work hard. I feel like there's nobody who will outwork me." Woodson was the 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Jacksonville Features Denard Robinson In Its Preseason Opener The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted former Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson in the fifth round with the expectation he'd be their "offensive weapon," even listing him on the roster as such. They proved they planned on using him in that role in their first preseason game, running him once from the wildcat, splitting him out at receiver and running him nine times for 32 yards at running back in a 27-3 loss to Miami Aug. 9. "With his longest run going for only seven yards, Robinson's statistics in his debut were far from eyepopping," CBSSports.com reported. "His trademark burst and elusiveness were evident. On his seven-yard gain, for example, Robinson initially was running a sweep to the left before cutting back and shaking two defenders to break free along the right side. "More importantly, he also demonstrated the tough, aggressive running to warrant more time in the regular season at running back, lowering his shoulder into would-be tacklers and running with good forward lean. He did not catch a pass in this game but was often able to create separation." Robinson was pleased with his debut. "I think it went pretty well," Robinson told Jacksonville.com. "It was a learning experience knowing I can go out, run the ball and have fun doing it, do the things I'm used to doing and making plays." Brandon Graham Makes The Move To Outside Linebacker Former Michigan defensive end and current Philadelphia Eagle Brandon Graham is entering his fourth year in the NFL, and he's about to play for his fourth defensive coordinator in a third different scheme. This time around he'll be an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme, one where he will have to drop in space and cover receivers. Graham is down from 275 to 264 pounds in preparation for the role. "Right now, I'm just learning everything," Graham told Philly.com. "Just trying to get better with my technique because I know I can rush the passer, I know I can do all those things, but I'm trying to work on what I can do in space." Graham worked hard on improving his agility and explosion in the offseason. "Change is always difficult because you don't know how it's going to go, but so far, so good," he said. "I think the coaches have a real good plan for me, they know what I can do. I'm just adding on to what I did last year and trying to start off this year and keep it