Channing Crowder
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It's not the 3-4 defense that agrees with Channing because he has played in a version of it since he was drafted. Crowder is now asserting himself instead of relying on Zach to not only make the defensive calls but to make the plays as well.
Channing's improved play might also have something to do with him playing for a new contract.
Channing's improved play might also have something to do with him playing for a new contract.
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I think that's half of it. But he played as an OLB in the hybrid 3-4 that Saban ran most of the time. There were occasions when he played in the middle, but you're right, with Zach there, his role was reduced. Now that he's back as an ILB, his natural position, he'll get his chance to show what he can really do. I did notice last night that he blitzed quite a bit more than I'd ever seen him, and for as good as Zach was he was never a good blitzer, so I think we may have a new dynamic with Crowder at ILB. It could have just been coincidence last night, but I'm expecting Crowder to be sent into the backfield more than he ever was his first 3 years during 2008. Playing for a new contract doesn't hurt as incentive either.
If he falls to the higher teens , lower 20s then I'm fine with Rey Mauluga.
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I thought he made theee play of the game, the athletism on that sack was magnificent and the effort was undeniable. His acesension this year is remarkable, he seems so much quicker and explosive.