Former NFL assistant Brian Daboll expected to be Alabama’s offensive coordinator

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Nick Saban has reportedly found his man to run Alabama’s offense.

Seventeen-year NFL assistant and five-time Super Bowl champion Brian Daboll is expected to be named the Crimson Tide’s offensive coordinator, according to Rodney Orr of Tiderinsider.com.

@TiderInsider says to expect an announcement on Brian Daboll as Alabama's new Offensive Coordinator soon @wvua23 @Tide1029fm #RollTide

— Gary L. Harris (@garyharris_wvua) February 16, 2017

Daboll, 41, was an offensive and defensive assistant for the New England Patriots under head coach Bill Belichick for 10 seasons. He’s helped quarterback Tom Brady put together a Hall of Fame career, while serving time with the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins.

Daboll earned the nod over fellow NFL assistant George Godsey and current Alabama on-field coach Mike Locksley, who was promoted to co-offensive coordinator prior to Steve Sarkisian leaving.

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