When a former All-American, three-time BCS National Championship, and first-round NFL Draft picks weighs in on something, people should take it into account.

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D.J. Fluker, one of the best offensive tackles in Alabama football history, provided his thoughts on the Crimson Tide's current offensive line moving forward. The unit did not play well in Alabama's 24-34 loss to Texas last week, but Fluker sees potential for the line to be good. He said via social media the Tide 'need to finish plays' and 'drive guys off the ball' more.

All they need to do is be more nasty drive guys off the ball and finish plays. https://t.co/OvpiGV5dHm

— DJ Fluker TheWarrior (@DJTheWarrior76) September 12, 2023

Several players, including Tyler Booker, JC Latham, and Seth McLaughlin, spoke on the 'make team's quit' mentality Alabama wants to have. The time is now to put it into action. Nick Saban and the Tide face South Florida this weekend on the road.

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