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Will Earle be ready to play vs Cincy?

8 Alabama players selected in latest 4-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft (USA Today)

Evan Neal, Offensive tackle (Rd. 1, 2; Jacksonville Jaguars)
Jameson Williams, Wide receiver (Rd. 1, 14; Las Vegas Raiders)
Christian Harris, Linebacker (Rd. 2, 50; Denver Broncos)
Henry To'oTo'o, Linebacker (Rd. 3, 70; New York Giants)
Jalyn Armour-Davis, Cornerback (Rd. 3, 79; Pittsburgh Steelers)
Jordan Battle, Safety (Rd. 3, 82; Cincinnati Bengals)
Phidarian Mathis, Defensive tackle (Rd. 3, 88; Denver Broncos)
John Metchie III, Wide receiver (Round 4, 124 Overall; San Francisco 49ers)

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Evan Neal, Offensive tackle (Rd. 1, 2; Jacksonville Jaguars)
Jameson Williams, Wide receiver (Rd. 1, 14; Las Vegas Raiders)
Christian Harris, Linebacker (Rd. 2, 50; Denver Broncos)
Henry To'oTo'o, Linebacker (Rd. 3, 70; New York Giants)
Jalyn Armour-Davis, Cornerback (Rd. 3, 79; Pittsburgh Steelers)
Jordan Battle, Safety (Rd. 3, 82; Cincinnati Bengals)
Phidarian Mathis, Defensive tackle (Rd. 3, 88; Denver Broncos)
John Metchie III, Wide receiver (Round 4, 124 Overall; San Francisco 49ers)

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Thank goodness for goofball Meyer to be gone. That will help Neal if he goes there. He should be top 5 at least.
Williams will go first round. I think he will go before 14th though barring a bad combine.
Actually think Harris could slip to the 3rd if he stays in the draft. His numbers were better last year. He needs to come back. If he came back and ran the middle after Henry left, that would help his status.
Third for Henry sounds right. Would love to have him back but think he leaves.
More fourth for JAD unless he can show something in the playoffs and be healthy for the workouts and combine. It's more likely that he could be looking at surgery after the playoffs which could keep him out of the evals. He only really has one season of on field numbers at Bama to go by.
Don't see Battle going higher than mid 4th.
Third round is a good spot for Mathis. He could sneak into the 2nd if he tests well.
Without the injury, I could have seen Methchie getting into the 2nd round. There should be a real run of receivers in the mid 1st to mid 2nd. He won't be able to do any testing prior to the draft; so, he will probably slip to late 3rd or the 4th round.

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Nick Saban: "We had three good days with fundamental-type practices. We started yesterday on preparation for this next game."

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Saban on WRs: "I think the guys are stepping up and doing a good job."

Mentioned Javon Baker, Traeshon Holden and Ja'Corey Brooks.

Also, "Agiye Hall is making some good plays."

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Saban: "We don't have any new updates on injuries or anything like that. We've got guys practicing and doing the best they can."

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Saban: "Chris Allen is doing what he can do, and it's a tough rehab for the injury that he has. I think everybody is doing a good job trying to get him where he needs to be. But that's still pretty much up in the air."

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I wish one of the media would ask how the TE's are doing in practice

-- Nick Saban said “for the most part” he is pleased with how players are “pushing through.” He said players need a process of not “taking for granted” that you can pick up where you left off in practice.

-- “We’re also being very conscious with our players about taking care of themselves, social-distancing, all those types of things, so we can manage our way through some of the flu that’s going around. Not just COVID -- stomach virus and things like that.”

-- Saban said Alabama will have a “normal week” of practice in Dallas beginning Sunday when it arrives.

-- Saban said there are no updates on injuries. “We’ve got guys practicing and doing the best they can.”

- Asked about receivers after the loss of John Metchie, Saban said players are “stepping up and doing a good job,” noting Javon Baker, Traeshon Holden and “Agiye Hall is making some good plays.” Ja’Corey Brooks has been playing well and is “also a guy who continues to improve,” Saban noted.

-- Asked about Cincinnati’s front seven, Saban said they are an active and aggressive group that plays a 3-3 stack scheme. “They play very well together as a team. They don’t make a lot of mistakes.”

-- Asked about what sets Will Anderson apart, Saban said anyone is set apart by their mindset and how they “edit their behavior” to accomplish their goals. “Will is A-plus in all those intangible areas, plus he’s got really good physical ability. The guy is an overachiever, even at that.” Saban noted Anderson’s effort, lack of mistakes, and preparation.

-- Asked about Cincinnati’s defense and cornerbacks, Saban said they are “long and good players” who play good man-to-man coverage. “They’re aggressive in the way they play. They’re smart. They got a lot of experience. ... They’re ball-hawkers. They’re all ball-hawkers back there. They really attack the ball. They got a lot of turnovers. It’s really a talented group.”

-- Saban said he wants players to have fun in practice and in the game, but also rest and not put themselves in positions on the road where it could be a “detriment to their brand” or their ability to perform. “We’re going to be there for a while,” Saban said of the six-day trip to Dallas. “I usually let the players decide what the curfews are and that type of thing.”

-- Saban said they allowed players to go home for Christmas break last year and gave them a “care package” that helped explain what they need to do to stay safe. Saban said they have already implemented their policies from last year. “We’re going to keep doing that,” he said. “Am I concerned? I’m always concerned when there’s an issue out there.” He said players need to “respect it” and Alabama has done a good job of vaccinated and has over 90 percent of its players boosted.

-- Asked about Bryce Young’s ability to “make the main thing the main thing,” Saban said he does a very good job of that and does not let external factors distract him very often. “He’s got good ability to focus on the next play and not get too bothered about what happened on the last play.”

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I get a feeling, we'll use Holden, Brooks and Hall more as we get in deeper for playoff.

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