While we often focus on the uncertainties surrounding Nick Saban’s departure and Alabama Crimson Tide’s position in the upcoming season, people often overlook the talent and caliber of Kalen DeBoer and the team he is assembling, even after receiving approval from the former coach.

Once again, Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama is the talk of the town with the upcoming college football season. People are constantly debating whether the team’s alignment or the NFL drafts are advantageous or disadvantageous. Until last week, even former Alabama Coach Nick Saban was unsure about the team’s position in the SEC championship, now comes the difference of opinion. Let’s discover what that is. 

Today on “The Joel Klatt Show” Joel talked about Alabama’s position in the SEC Championship stating his uncertainties about their position in the playoff saying “Alabama is gonna be the 10 seed”. If you find that surprising, wait to hear what he said next. ” I am nervous a bit about their defense, you can’t lose the Godfather Nick Saban. You can’t lose a safety like Caleb Downs and just replace him”. Losing players like Caleb Downs and QB Julian Sayin to Ohio State is always a big blow, but it seems Joel and Nick Saban have completely contrasting thoughts on Alabama’s defense.

Earlier this week Nick Saban shared his satisfaction with Alabama’s defensive line after the end of their second scrimmage saying “I was worried about the defense, but I think the defense impressed me in the scrimmage that they are coming along.” Saban also praised Kalen DeBoer seeing the players following the same culture and toughness with his old coaching style. Despite securing top-notch players for the upcoming season, Alabama will still face criticism and differing viewpoints until their showdown. 

Kalen DeBoer the savior 

Even though Nick Saban will always be the standard for Alabama, we cannot overlook Kalen DeBoer’s championship successes and talent acquisition for his team. Even with Joel Klatt’s speculations on Tides’ defense, Kalen manages to possibly acquire one of the most stacked units of players, including Tim Keenan and Tim Smith, with Jaheim Oatis providing backup for both positions.

Although the team’s position became uncertain after Julian Sayin left, Kalen made impressive additions to the roster, including QB Jalen Milroe and Ty Simpson, as well as new transfers Austin Mack and Dylan Lonergan, enhancing the team’s strength. The team’s offense was already strong with running backs: Justice Haynes, Jam Miller, and Richard Young, Kalen smartly used the transfer portals to get them. 

Alabama is starting the season with a new team losing players to the NFL draft and getting a new head coach, which is quite familiar. Also, Kalen DeBoer will always face pressure as he battles against the legendary Nick Saban, but we never know when Alabama might just get discovered.