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WATCH: How dominant will Alabama’s defense be in the fall?

Alabama LB Henry To'oto'o (#10) going through drills in 2022 spring practice
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Will Anderson has Alabama fans excited about a dominant defense in the fall, but how elite will it be?

We have seen improvement under Pete Golding since 2018, but it has not been the show-stopping performances of defensive units under Kirby Smart and Jeremy Pruitt. Crimson Tide supporters want to see the return of its team shutting opponents down on the field, and it has the veteran leadership to do it.

Alabama has players such as Anderson, Henry To’oto’o, DJ Dale, Byron Young, Jordan Battle, and DeMarcco Hellams. Nick Saban hired Travaris Robinson (cornerbacks) and Coleman Hutzler (outside linebackers) to improve the defensive coaching staff. The Tide is back for unfinished business after losing the national title game.

On Monday, Patrick Dowd and I of Touchdown Alabama Magazine highlighted the expectations for Alabama’s defense via In My Own Words.

We discussed the potential of this year’s group playing to a standard of dominance.

Why Will Anderson said this Bama defense will be FAR BETTER than last year's

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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 15 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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