The OL is a mystery because If I heard correctly, Should Williams slides to LT, LG would be Pier, C Bozeman, RG is open for spot, and Baker at RT. Leatherwood isn't a shoo in, but I wonder if he'll play at RG or RT...
Who Will Have Breakout Season For Alabama And Why?
- Thread starter Intl.Aperture
- Start date
Its assumed by fans that Williams will slide to LT, no reason to think otherwise until we know different.
assume Pier is set at LG and Bozeman at C
Looking at film Elliot Baker looks like a road grader in the run game but I'm conerned about his footwork for pass blocking, I'm not an expert so we will see if he can hold down the RT spot.
Just going on eyeball reports they suggest Leatherwood is a beast and it's been stated in the media he could play guard or tackle.
We are totally washing Lester Cotton under the bus but how often have we seen someone come out fighting after having a rough season. The arrest is a problem but if this is a first offense it won't effect his ability to compete for playing time.
There's also a boat load of older players who could surprise us, Matt Womack, Dallas Warmack, Richie Petitbon, JC Hassenauer, Scott Lashley, it's going to be fun to watch all this play out.
The diminished abilities of Lester Cotton are not a foregone conclusion. Didn't have the best season but can likely learn a lot. I'd say he's capable as it stands right now with the ability to be very good.
Saban said last year they were wrong about Lester being able to play guard. Said he's a natural tackle and needs to play there. Would suspect Lester fights for one of the tackle spots but doesn't go near either guard spot unless we have an emergency.
Calvin Ridley, similar to Cooper his Jr. year.
Ridley had a quiet sophomore year as did Cooper (though Cooper's was due to injury). Cooper came back and was the best receiver in the country. I don't think Ridley will break records the same way Cooper did, but I think he'll come back and play some of the best football of his career.
Ridley had a quiet sophomore year as did Cooper (though Cooper's was due to injury). Cooper came back and was the best receiver in the country. I don't think Ridley will break records the same way Cooper did, but I think he'll come back and play some of the best football of his career.
A little off-topic...
I like Damien Harris and sometimes when I watch him run I think I can see him potentially developing into a star (if there wasn't so much talent around him of course) but it always feels like I have seen his style before. Reading some of your posts about the backfield and thinking back on what we saw last season, I just now realized who he reminds me of...Ken Darby!
Darby has always been one of my favorites. I think I have a soft spot for the guys who helped carry us thru the Shula years. Before he had the groin injury, he was nearly unstoppable. D. Harris' running style reminds me of Darby.
And Jacobs does remind me a lot of Ingram too!
Anyway, carry on...
I like Damien Harris and sometimes when I watch him run I think I can see him potentially developing into a star (if there wasn't so much talent around him of course) but it always feels like I have seen his style before. Reading some of your posts about the backfield and thinking back on what we saw last season, I just now realized who he reminds me of...Ken Darby!
Darby has always been one of my favorites. I think I have a soft spot for the guys who helped carry us thru the Shula years. Before he had the groin injury, he was nearly unstoppable. D. Harris' running style reminds me of Darby.
And Jacobs does remind me a lot of Ingram too!
Anyway, carry on...
Last edited:
I think Emmons falls into this category not Jacobs. Last seasons rotation was Harris/Scarbrough 1A/1B and Jacobs #2. That's no small feat for a true freshman that didn't go through spring practice. I love Jacobs running style and think he brings a different dynamic to the backfield. I was yelling at the TV to give him more carries against Clemson. I think he will be an integral part of our offense this season ahead of N. Harris.
Another guy many may have forgot about due to his rumored transfer back in January is Robert Foster. I haven't seen anything related to a final decision from him, but if he returns he is a guy that brings back a ton of experience in the program and untapped potential. If he returns, I hope that we finally see him have the kind of season we've been waiting on and fills the void left by Stewart.
On D, I think most of you guys are spot on with Evans/Wilson/Davis/Moses having big seasons. I think Moses will be the special teams star we have become accustomed to seeing in our young stud LBs. I also think we will see/rely on big breakout seasons from Hand, Buggs, Frazier, Jennings, Miller, Hall,& Q. Williams. Along with that I expect quality minutes from R. Davis and the freshmen studs Ray and Mathis. Hopefully this season we see a return of depth and rotation on the defensive line without any drop off between the 1s and 2s.
Roughly 20 players have been mentioned in this thread as having a possible break out season. That has to be a good sign.
1. Jacobs isn't going anywhere for a while.
2. Bo will leave after this upcoming season, so Jacob and N. Harris/ B. Robinson will have plenty of time to battle for no. 2 and no. 3 spot.
3. Emmons is most likely the candidate if his foot doesn't heal right.
4. our RB roster isn't congested.
That's fixed when they move Bo to LB right?Things could get congested when they move Hurts to RB.
Yep...I've blocked most of it out of my mind...unfortunately it was mostly bad but I'm struggling to even remember a few good runs. 9 times out of 10 he was hit two yards in the backfield. Whatever yardage the kid got, it was mostly self-generated by dodging tackles in the backfield.
For what it's worth...just a guess...but Darby would probably be last on our depth chart if he was at UA right now. Talent level has gone way up since those years!
Hope that breakouts include two DL a LB a DB at least one OT and Jalen Hurts' passing.
Why? Like our chances if these positions excel.
Why? Like our chances if these positions excel.
Last edited:
Latest threads
-
SIAP there was an article that Joe K interviewed for assistant coach
- Started by mlingerfelt31
- Replies: 1
-
Final Home Midweek for Alabama Brings Samford to The Joe- Started by Diamond Tide
- Replies: 0
-
-
-
-
