re: Portal & Roster Tracker (see first 2 posts for updated roster info) - PORTAL OPEN 1/2-1/16

Absolutely. Renaud, Collins, Keeley, London Simmons (only bc he’s a TF and I think he’s going to be very good in the future), Hill, etc…these guys would’ve never sniffed the field from 2007-2023, even though they are exclusively CNS recruits (except for Simmons who happened to be the lone bright spot).
That is why I’m a fan of Wommack staying in the 3-4 Under Front he uses more frequently as the year went on. I think it’s much easier to find 3 guys who are massive “space-eater” types like Tim Keenan with an occasional surprise mixed in there like London Simmons appears to be, as opposed to chasing after the next Jonathon Allen or depending on playing guys like Renaud and Collins who are just “bodies” and trying to 1-gap with them. The Portal is loaded with quality big guys, and so far Bama has gone after them. This has to be an intentional change in their recruiting philosophy. Guys on the DL who can get penetration, affect the passer and command double teams are few and far between and that’s why they cost a fortune.

I like the idea of using bigger bodies on the interior of the DL (CNS seemed to take this approach from 2021-2023 when DL recruiting became extremely difficult) to just “eat up” space in the middle and keep from being driven back into the LB’s laps (Indiana game). Stopping the run between the tackles and keeping the LB’s clean should be the expectation imo. Expecting lots of penetration and plays made behind the LOS by interior DL is a pipe dream now unless you can compete financially with the highest bidders. You get pressure from the Edge position (can play two of them in obvious passing situations) and also with pressure packages. I think this is a very viable and sustainable philosophy that has proven successful. I am very excited to see the staff targeting much bigger bodies and getting away from the poor man Jonathon Allen types (Renaud, Collins, Keeley).

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This shite is getting ridiculous.

There is blatant tampering going on.

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Please name me some DL coaches who are viewed far more favorably in the conference than CFR….

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They wouldn't know a name without using Google or saying "Bo Davis".

Jesus, dude. That's just awful.

I personally do not think teams “took” our DL. Bama lost no one last year (of consequence), and this year they didn’t lose anyone at the DB or LB position groups (despite there being fierce competition on the roster for these spots).

Bama did not even lose 1 out of their 5 RBs or a QB. In fact, I would argue Wilkin Formby and Horton were the only 2 players of consequence on the offensive side of the ball that left.

Horton returned to Miami due to (reportedly) the departure of his close friend Ty Simpson, and Formby reportedly rejected the idea of moving inside to Guard and insisted on playing Tackle.

The ONLY DL Bama truly “lost” imo was James Smith, and reportedly that came about as a result of Qua Russaw leaving (apparently they have an oddly close relationship).

The rest of the DL departures were mutual imo, including Keeley. The Defensive Staff is targeting much different body types on the DL, which I am personally very glad to see.

However, even if this were not the case, I still do not consider the “loss” of Renaud, Keeley, Collins, or (maybe) Smith to be of any consequence. They certainly were not targeted imo for their prowess or production. It is unfortunate about the James Smith situation, but he had not exactly provided much production. I believe it is most certainly an overhaul of the position group that was initiated by the staff imo…..notice the players with size: London Simmons, Jonathon Beaman along with Edrik Hill (very large for a 4-technique) were retained.

Oregon DL Terrence Green is on campus.

Definitely need to lock him up today.

Getting seven players not ranked in the top247 drafted by Day 2, including multiple 1st rounders isn’t too shabby. Not to mention the job he just did with Tim Keenan, LT Overton (widely considered a bust before coming to Bama) and a True Freshman “low 3-star”) in London Simmons.

Again, CNS thought very highly of him, and I would ask you to name some DL coaches in the conference that you consider to be better.

Certainly this should be an easy feat being that my assertion is “laughable”….

Green would be a huge get, probably the most important part outside of more IOL help for 2026