A serviceable pass rusher, Xzavier Dickson led Alabama with nine sacks in '14 before heading to the NFL draft. But the Tide would do well to find an elite player for the role soon.
Alabama's offense will have to evolve as Lane Kiffin looks to replace nine offensive starters from a record-setting 2014.
Nick Saban has coached some tremendous linebackers in 13 SEC seasons. Take a look at his historical collection of wealth at the position, including six All-Americans.
SDS gives you the five best Alabama linebackers of all time.
I know I posted one on this subject from cft, but you gotta luv this!barn's Gus Malzahn and Ole Miss' Hugh Freeze fear they have lost the battle to keep the rule from changing on the illegal man downfield penalty.