re: Saban's Noon Game week press conference about to begin- Depth chart on 2nd post

Asked about defensive depth going against up tempo.

Feels better on Dline than last yr. More athletic, more experienced up front. Thin at LB and may rotate more in these kinds of games. More experience in 2ndary than a year ago. Feels these kind of teams put more pressure on perimeter, challenge for that group.

Asked about Sims/Coker both playing..

That decision hasn't been made yet. Already said everything that could be said about that.

Asked about Sylve and Cyrus

Both recruited to play corner, if wants to play something, allow them to play that. In both cases, both guys had success on offense. Both had opportunity and it's taken a yr for both to develop to defense to have knowledge and confidence. Both had really good camps. Mo Smith and Eddie Jackson both freshmen last year. Tony and Marlon got a lot of reps and will contribute this year. Cyrus has had a really good camp, done really well. Hope to carry over in game.