Is it too early for this? Who comes back and who turns pro?

[gymcoach]

I could see some guys who were straddling the fence on whether to go or come back, now come back. Battle, To’oTo’o, Harris and maybe even Metchie. The thought of just two of those defensive guys coming back with the addition of Ricks and hopefully a healthy Malachi Moore gets me excited. Metchie has nothing to gain other than proving his knee is fine but it would be great to have a veteran guide these young receivers next year.

 

[BamaBoySince89]

As long as BoB, Hall and Billingsley leave I’m good

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

If one ILB comes back our defense should be pretty set.

Think Hall will be better next year. He barley played this year.

Curious to see who takes Battle's spot. Maybe Branch?

 

[DanoCanuck]

I don’t have the insight you guys do but BOB did ok tonight except maybe the 4th QT. We were severely limited with inquiries. I’m not blaming this loss on him.

 

[bvandegraff]

Who among the 3rd-year guys are a lock for the 1st round besides Evan Neal?

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

I don’t have the insight you guys do but BOB did ok tonight except maybe the 4th QT. We were severely limited with inquiries. I’m not blaming this loss on him.

BOB may take the Jacksonville job……… so Saban is probably looking at OCs right now

 

[NationalTitles18]

BOB may take the Jacksonville job……… so Saban is probably looking at OCs right now

We can hope.

 

[BamaSC]

We can hope.

He’s not my favorite, but I don’t think he was that bad either. We could do a lot worse.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

He’s not my favorite, but I don’t think he was that bad either. We could do a lot worse.

I think there are some good OCs out there if he leaves……… shame we don’t have Sark still

 

[CB4]

Evan Neal expect to go in first five picks, possibly as high as #1. Jameson William prior to tonight was projected middle to late first round.

Christian Harris is early to middle 2nd round.

Heny To’oto, Mathis, Battle, Armour-Davis, Ekiyor, and Metchie all project to third round at this point.

 

[bamamc1]

This will be interesting to say the least

 

[bamadwain]

I think there are some good OCs out there if he leaves……… shame we don’t have Sark still

You know everyone dog's him, but the man coach a record setting QB( Heisman trophy ) two 1,000 yard wide receivers and a 1,300 yard rusher! With a line that was porus most of the year and two legit tailbacks Give me a Break

 

[AlexanderFan]

You know everyone dog's him, but the man coach a record setting QB( Heisman trophy ) two 1,000 yard wide receivers and a 1,300 yard rusher! With a line that was porus most of the year and two legit tailbacks Give me a Break

Think of how many yards BRob would've had if we had ran left on an even balance? You know, behind the All-American?

I think BoB just kind of forgot he had the most talented team on the field in 13/15 games. He never would run something until they stopped it. He never really exploited matchups where Alabama clearly had a talent advantage. He also never schemed around the glaring weaknesses of the right side of the line. I think that is what people criticize him for.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

You know everyone dog's him, but the man coach a record setting QB( Heisman trophy ) two 1,000 yard wide receivers and a 1,300 yard rusher! With a line that was porus most of the year and two legit tailbacks Give me a Break

I don’t hate the guy…… I questioned his calls sometime, but I did Kiffin as well. As Alexanderfan said, there were some times he missed some opportunities to exploit certain things

 

[CoachJeff]

BoB was ok. It’d hard to call plays with a an Oline that can’t pick up pressure on a consistent basis.
It all comes down to injuries. A healthy Bama wins by double digits again.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

BoB was ok. It’d hard to call plays with a an Oline that can’t pick up pressure on a consistent basis.
It all comes down to injuries. A healthy Bama wins by double digits again.

True…… they hit the wall. Hopefully next year the injury bug visits some other teams and not Bama…….. and hopefully the OLine gets it all worked out

 

[JayBama_in_PCOLA]

I think Hall comes back. I’m hoping Billingsley does as well, that’s just me. As for the defense, if we can get the ILB position shored up, maaaan, watch out!

 

[CajunCrimson]

I think Hall comes back. I’m hoping Billingsley does as well, that’s just me. As for the defense, if we can get the ILB position shored up, maaaan, watch out!

I think Saban would take them both back But he’s nicer than I am. I’d have shown both directions to College Station

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

I think Saban would take them both back But he’s nicer than I am. I’d have shown both directions to College Station

Hall is young and this was his first shot in a real game. I wouldn't be surprised if he's our best WR next year assuming we don't get a transfer

 

[B1GTide]

Billingsley needs to go - anywhere. He was a huge distraction when this team was trying to build chemistry. You just can't trust him not to be a problem again.

Hall is another story. He actually apologized to the fans after the game. That could mean that he is ready to get to work.

Harris could easily go in the first round after his play in that game, and Battle might also. They will both go, IMO.

HTT needs to stay. Another year could push him into the first round.

As for Metchie - he is what he is, and his draft grade is not likely to rise. If he stays, I will be very surprised.