Kirby Smart likes what he's seen from Alabama's young cornerbacks, safeties

[2Stater]

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At cornerback, Alabama will try to fill the holes left by first-round draft pick Dre Kirkpatrick, fifth-rounder DeQuan Menzie and Phelon Jones. Dee Milliner appears to be locked in at one of the main starting spots, while junior-college transfers Deion Belue and Travell Dixon and junior John Fulton battle it out for the other prominent cornerback roles. Also in the mix are redshirt freshmen Jabriel Washington and Bradley Sylve and true freshman Geno Smith.

"We have the bodies there, we have the body types we want, we just have to give those guys some experience," Smart said. "Thank goodness with the way we practice and this camp we have, they'll have plenty of opportunities to play some ball and do some things we've got to do."

This has been the topic of much discussion here lately. Let's hope they all get up to speed quickly. We know the talent is there. I hope their commitment to the process is, as well.

[pmull]

I do not think it is a matter of are these DB's good enough to play in the SEC. It is a matter of will they play together as a team. Robert Lester will play a big part in how quickly this defensive backfield comes together as a unit. Lester will be able to see the whole field and he needs to make sure these young guys are set up correctly and avoid blown coverages.

[ricky023]

Our leadership in the defensive backfield is going to the big item to me. I hope our guys can lead in a manner which causes our young men to want to learn. RTR!

[hscoach]

Knowing their checks and assignments will be key to Bama's success.  Hopefully, RL will be the leader to aid this progression.

[Chechem]

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At cornerback, Alabama will try to fill the holes left by first-round draft pick Dre Kirkpatrick, fifth-rounder DeQuan Menzie and Phelon Jones. Dee Milliner appears to be locked in at one of the main starting spots, while junior-college transfers Deion Belue and Travell Dixon and junior John Fulton battle it out for the other prominent cornerback roles. Also in the mix are redshirt freshmen Jabriel Washington and Bradley Sylve and true freshman Geno Smith.

"We have the bodies there, we have the body types we want, we just have to give those guys some experience," Smart said. "Thank goodness with the way we practice and this camp we have, they'll have plenty of opportunities to play some ball and do some things we've got to do."

This has been the topic of much discussion here lately. Let's hope they all get up to speed quickly. We know the talent is there. I hope their commitment to the process is, as well.

Indeed, the talent is there.  "Coach 'em up."
E-cred for you 2 (for keeping CRS going during my absence).

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Thanks, Chech, but we had many good contributors. Everybody is chomping at the bit for the season to get started.

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