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Alabama’s offensive and defensive intel from final scrimmage

Alabama WR Shazz Preston (#18) on the field in preseason camp.
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Alabama completed its final scrimmage of preseason camp over the weekend.

Nick Saban was pleased with the improvement of quarterbacks and wide receivers in the passing game. The Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback may come down to what offensive philosophy Tommy Rees wants to do. According to sources, Ty Simpson had the edge in the game-like practice but Jalen Milroe remains the ideal thought to start against Middle Tennessee State.

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People put the quarterback race under a huge microscope, but other things happened in the scrimmage.

The information — per sources — on marquee highlights is below.

Notes from final scrimmage

-Jam Miller, a sophomore, is the ‘most explosive’ running back for the Crimson Tide.

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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. 

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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