JUST NOW: Does Alabama Football now have the best offensive line in the country with Kadyn Proctor back…

With its interior offensive line as the foundation of one of the best offensive lines in the country, the Alabama football team had a chance to start 2024 strong. The progress of tackles Elijah Pritchett, Miles McVay, Naquil Betrand, and Wilkin Formby would have made a big difference in the line’s performance.

After a few-month layoff at Iowa, Kadyn Proctor returned to Alabama, meaning the team will now just need one of its untested tackles to establish himself as a starter. Proctor started at left tackle for the Tide in all of his games as a freshman, becoming better as the season progressed. If Proctor makes the anticipated gains a player makes from his first to his second season, the offensive line might be the finest in the nation.For some people, Kadyn Proctor represents every flaw in college football. The severe criticism is unjust and misguided.
People who are dissatisfied with the state of college football today are free to express their views. Pundits and fans alike do. Some college football supporters argue that the sport is as good as it has ever been, even in light of unrestricted transfers and the lack of laws preventing recruiters and players from being purchased.

Put me down as someone who thinks collegiate football is better off without “salary” limitations and free agency. NIL was an excellent idea, but because it cannot be sustained, it has flaws because of the NCAA and college officials. It would be far better to hire the players as employees and provide them a competitive salary.

One can only speculate as to how this current disaster may develop. It should be evident that assigning blame to specific players isCoach Kalen DeBoer is undoubtedly ushering in a new era for Alabama football. The program has already started using “new” forms of operation, such as the use of social media, NIL promotion, and assistant coaches’ access to the media.

Nevertheless, I think Kalen DeBoer recognizes the importance of the Alabama Football program and the strength of its legacy and brand. There will be many changes, but there will also be many constants.