Speaking Wednesday at SEC Media Days in Atlanta, the second-year Alabama head coach addressed the Crimson Tide’s ongoing quarterback battle, offering early impressions of returning veteran Ty Simpson, as well as young talents Keelon Russell and Austin Mack.

Sheridan has played a big role in getting multiple high-profile recruits to Tuscaloosa, most recently four-star QB Jett Thomalla. He also helps DeBoer maintain consistency in his staff, which was a key focal point heading into year two of the post-Saban era.

Alabama football will need to replace some production in the pass rush this season. The team’s two leading sack leaders, linebacker Jihaad Campbell and Que Robinson are both off to the NFL.

Kalen DeBoer's message at SEC Media Days was positive, but it is clear he knows the standard he must hit at Alabama.

At SEC Media Days, Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer was pressed on the program's winning standard, what it means, and what it demands in Year Two.

Kalen DeBoer Lands on Unfortunate List After Underwhelming 2024 Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer's first season with the storied program did not go as planned.

DeBoer finished by saying all three have the potential to do big things in the Alabama offense. “I think it a lot of it has to do with what is around them, as well,” DeBoer said. Nick Kelly is an Alabama beat writer for AL.com and the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on X and Instagram.

There is still plenty of room to grow for Alabama star Ryan Williams, and the explosive wide receiver has put in considerable work ahead of his sophomore season

Kalen DeBoer begins his second season at Alabama with a tone-setting theme common from the end of the 2024 season until the Crimson Tide kick off fall camp in two weeks: Let's get physical.

Kirby Smart is the first to tell you that Alabama “did an outstanding job of jumping all over” Georgia last season under first-year coach Kalen DeBoer. The Crimson Tide defeated Georgia at Bryant-Denny Stadium 41-34 last year. Now, the Bulldogs host Alabama. Smart talked about that Tuesday in Atlanta during Day 2 of SEC Media Days.