While the quarterback conversation of Mac Jones versus Bryce Young is exciting, many Alabama football fans are not overly concerned about the offense this season.
With it being used to seeing the defense run wild, the last two years have served as embarrassment for some. Supporters of the Crimson Tide want to feel assured that its soul-crushing defense will return to the forefront.
As good as recent groups were, people felt connected to Alabama’s 2016 group. The leadership of Jonathan Allen, Da’Ron Payne, Dalvin Tomlinson, Tim Williams, Ryan Anderson, Reuben Foster and Shaun Dion Hamilton among others had the rest of college football in utter fear.
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Not only did the Tide beat up on opposition, but it also scored just as much as the offense. It is a shame for that team to not have a national championship; however, the personalities on the roster made it enjoyable for everyone to watch.
Are those personalities within this bunch? This is the question from Alabama fans.
On Monday, yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine broke down this year’s defensive team via In My Own Words and discussed how they are some comparisons to the 2016 team.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
