Alabama fans are hopeful that Kevin Steele is the one to return the nastiness to the Crimson Tide’s defense.
Nick Saban brought him back as a defensive coordinator.
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The 65-year-old was Saban’s first defensive play-caller in 2007 for Alabama, but he has served on a few Southeastern Conference teams. Steele has a wealth of defensive knowledge across the collegiate and professional landscape. He brings an old-school mindset that former Tide players love. On Wednesday, a veteran cornerback for Alabama weighed in on the job Steele is doing so far in spring practice. Kool-Aid McKinstry, a junior, seems to like the impact Steele is bringing to the team.
“I like Coach Steele,” McKinstry said. “He’s doing what he needs to do. I feel like we will have a good defense, and we are working on becoming the best defense.”
Coach Saban told reporters Monday that Steele will walk around and assist with defensive backs.
He played a role in developing Reggie Ragland, Reuben Foster, Christian Miller, and Rashaan Evans.
Steele is expected to simplify the defense and have the Tide playing dominant again.
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