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Let's talk about the offensive line
Posted on 8/16/19 at 3:44 am
Posted on 8/16/19 at 3:44 am
Saban had some really nice things to say about the OL yesterday. Personally, I'm excited for this unit's potential. We've got 8 guys who could all start:
Alex Leatherwood
Jedrick Wills
Evan Neal
Emil Ekiyor
Matt Womack
Deonte Brown
Chris Owens
Landon Dickerson
Not only do we have potentially different lineups to try out until we find the best one, but we've got guys who can step in and play at a high level (well Brown is suspended four games) if someone goes down. I really think this will be one of the strongest lines we've had under Saban. Bookend Tackles and beasts on the interior.
Alex Leatherwood
Jedrick Wills
Evan Neal
Emil Ekiyor
Matt Womack
Deonte Brown
Chris Owens
Landon Dickerson
Not only do we have potentially different lineups to try out until we find the best one, but we've got guys who can step in and play at a high level (well Brown is suspended four games) if someone goes down. I really think this will be one of the strongest lines we've had under Saban. Bookend Tackles and beasts on the interior.
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Posted on 8/16/19 at 5:57 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Can’t believe Lashley hasn’t found a role by now . He may be one to watch in the portal in the near future
Posted on 8/16/19 at 7:02 am to Bear88
Landon Dickerson was a great addition to our OLine.
Young man has potential to lay many in his view flat on their arse.
Young man has potential to lay many in his view flat on their arse.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 7:08 am to Canyon16
They are trying Dickerson at Center as well. Which would give them many variations that are possible. Lashley is probably the top reserve tackle. I figure Leatherwood and Wills both turn pro after this season and Womack graduates so he will have a good shot next season.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 8:05 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Yea I'm pretty excited about the combination of versatility, experience, depth and high level talent we have up there.
Will be interesting to see what they do with some of the pieces inside by mid-season with Neal/Dickerson/Owens/Brown/Ekiyor/Womack at guard and Ekiyor/Owens at center.
Pretty great problem to have.
Will be interesting to see what they do with some of the pieces inside by mid-season with Neal/Dickerson/Owens/Brown/Ekiyor/Womack at guard and Ekiyor/Owens at center.
Pretty great problem to have.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 8:05 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
It's got to be the most talented OL out there this year, at least going two-deep. Finger's crossed as to whether Flood can showcase that.
Curious to see where all the interior 3 shuffling ends up. The Dickerson at C experiment seems bizarre, but the guy must really be showing that he needs to be on the field somewhere.
Curious to see where all the interior 3 shuffling ends up. The Dickerson at C experiment seems bizarre, but the guy must really be showing that he needs to be on the field somewhere.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 8:06 am to FeralFeral
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It's got to be the most talented OL out there this year, at least going two-deep
Georgia's 2-deep is pretty damned ridiculous, but our group is certainly in that top 5 or so.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 8:07 am to FeralFeral
I also really like the makeup of some of those guys in terms of nastiness. Dickerson plays nasty, Wills plays nasty and Brown and Leatherwood are punishing downhill blockers.
I think we all want to see more of that this season.
I think we all want to see more of that this season.
This post was edited on 8/16/19 at 8:08 am
Posted on 8/16/19 at 8:30 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
I'm more excited about the coaching change. Key got a pass by a bunch of folks.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 8:55 am to Cobrasize
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I'm more excited about the coaching change. Key got a pass by a bunch of folks.
Yea, it just never felt like those lines meshed into a well functioning unit. They were always talented and they were never bad, but the run blocking was always kind of meh. I never knew how much of that to attribute to Key and how much to attribute to the whole RPO thing, but I hope it gets better.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:35 am to Canyon16
Dickerson is making his move.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 10:19 am to Cobrasize
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I'm more excited about the coaching change. Key got a pass by a bunch of folks.
Founding member of the "This Key Guy Isn't Good" fan/hate club checking in.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 10:24 am to CrimsonBoz
like most others i'm excited about the high potential of this OL. i'm thinking they'll be much improved run blockers. but i still want to see how well they pass block. them coupled with the rb's pass blocking will be the difference in tua's health, for the most part.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 11:25 am to slammer66
Obviously they are trying to figure out how to get Dickerson on the field
Posted on 8/16/19 at 11:44 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
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Saban had some really nice things to say about the OL yesterday.
Nick Saban thinks Alabama can have 'really good offensive line' (BamaOnLine)
Posted on 8/16/19 at 12:13 pm to TidalSurge1
FSU fan base is pretty salty about Dickerson. Those clowns have been melting for a few weeks.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 12:33 pm to Bear88
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Can’t believe Lashley hasn’t found a role by now . He may be one to watch in the portal in the near future
Him and Randolph.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 5:36 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
We have a lot of talent. If they gel well and stay out of injury trouble they really could have a dominant season, and I expect them to. I know that’s cliche and espn analyst type breakdown but it’s the truth. I know we have Tua but if the OL is dominant I really hope Bama punches people in the mouth and runs it 30 times a game. To see a defense wear down and the defenders avoid contact with a RB is awesome to see
Posted on 8/16/19 at 5:42 pm to Dubosed
I hope Dickerson lands a starting spot and dominates. Seems like a good kid just trying to prove his worth.
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