We have no clue, but Nick Saban knows. He knows what each player is capable of mentally and physically. If I could sit down with Alex Smith and somehow be pretty confident that he will be able to progress in the areas I talked about at the top, I would take him in an instant.
Also, in regards to the two backs, who is to say they are sure things either. Brown, although I like him very much, may struggle getting used to full time duty, or even start pulling hamstrings again. We don't know.
Benson is far from a sure thing too. He is an average athlete at the running back position. yes, he has great vision and outstanding patience, but, will that be enough to overcome his physical drawbacks?
Saban is doing it right. He is meeting all of these guys and working them out to get his own feel for them. I trust whatever decision he makes. I just want people to know Smith may be on the front burner.
Also, in regards to the two backs, who is to say they are sure things either. Brown, although I like him very much, may struggle getting used to full time duty, or even start pulling hamstrings again. We don't know.
Benson is far from a sure thing too. He is an average athlete at the running back position. yes, he has great vision and outstanding patience, but, will that be enough to overcome his physical drawbacks?
Saban is doing it right. He is meeting all of these guys and working them out to get his own feel for them. I trust whatever decision he makes. I just want people to know Smith may be on the front burner.