News Article: Some non-QB Alabama notes heading into fall camp
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I don't think we'll be able to keep Jaylen Waddle off the field.
He's the #1 new player I'm most excited to see at PR/KR and WR.
To say he's 'Electric' would be a gross understatement. Love that we went into Texas and got him!!!
He's the #1 new player I'm most excited to see at PR/KR and WR.
To say he's 'Electric' would be a gross understatement. Love that we went into Texas and got him!!!
Really interested to see what happens with Diggs. I hope he can become a really good player for us (I tend to root for all of the guys from Maryland/DC Suburbs).
I'm also curious to see who ends up being the 4th and 5th WRs. This article doesn't mention him but I have read that Shavers was doing pretty well during spring.
As for the safety position I think there is a real shot that we don't experience a huge drop off despite losing 2 stars in Ronnie and Minkah. I really think Deionte Thompson is going to be a star and it sounds like McKinney might be on his way there as well.
I'm also curious to see who ends up being the 4th and 5th WRs. This article doesn't mention him but I have read that Shavers was doing pretty well during spring.
As for the safety position I think there is a real shot that we don't experience a huge drop off despite losing 2 stars in Ronnie and Minkah. I really think Deionte Thompson is going to be a star and it sounds like McKinney might be on his way there as well.
Same thoughts here on Deionte. Our Secondary seemed to actually improve when he got on the field.
He played really great out there at the end of the season and looks like a Star for sure!!!
Ditto. This dude has the chance to be super electric in the return game. I know Saban has a history of playing starters on ST but I wouldn’t mind seeing Diggs NOT return punts. Give the kid a shot.
It sounds like Waddle will be a great player on the field. The team needs a few good punt/kick returners so I hope he can contribute without getting injured.
I just read on espn.com that Louisville's best wide receiver, Jaylen Smith, had an emergency appendectomy this morning and is out indefinitely.
There is also a good article written by Chris Low on espn.com today, "Tua or Jalen? Inside the Toughest Call of Nick Saban's Career".
I just pray that the players and coaches will stay healthy and injury free. I look forward to reading practice updates daily! RTR
Waddle looks great from his HS film. My only worry with him in the short term is his hands. He catches with his body a TON which can be an issue though some WRs get away with it in college a good bit.
We are going to have ton of talent, old and new, in the secondary. If they can communicate and get on the same page I see this group being a strength. TBH, the only positions I am concerned about is ILB and that is depth only and punter.
Great article on Eyabi Anoma’s high school coach, hope we can get some more kids from this school.
http://www.espn.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/24263583/the-football-team-won-league-lost-opponents
http://www.espn.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/24263583/the-football-team-won-league-lost-opponents
I really hope so. Encouraging because our DL and LBs need them back there. Of course that is true of ANY Front 7 BUT we all know our 2ndry will be tested early and often to see if Harrison and Fitzpatrick are really gone. A good 2ndry takes pressure off the front 7 and vice versa as we all know. A player that I grew fond of the last couple of years was Levi Wallace. I think he will be replaced, but he will be missed at times until we get some maturity back there. Levi became a dependable trooper. Enjoyed watching him play. By year's end? We will need that kind of experience against West Georgia U. The Baylor kid can throw a football.
I like your spirit there Bro! I do. We see a lot of that talent early too. Playing Mr Harley wrecker right out of the gate. I promise you that he will test them immediately. Continuity will be key for sure. Coach Lupoi will pull 'em together. Hope they are ready. I expect there will be growing pains. I do think there is talent though. We do need some on field leadership early. And fan support. Dang I can't wait. Want to hit somebody.
To a point I made in the fall camp topic, star and the safeties in end up being critical in stopping the modern spread passing attack that really focuses on your interior coverage. You could make an argument that if you're gonna hide inexperience in the secondary it would be better on the perimeter than the interior. So much of what spread attacks do basically limits the outside receivers to window dressing and screen receptions unless they've got a great quarterback.
I think I read somewhere they are 3rd cousins and he has not met him. Bryce is on a scholarship with the Engineering school according to the article I googled.
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