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Alabama Football: 5 reasons the Crimson Tide will win the SEC again

By Erich Hilkert

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 22, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (8) at Bryant Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (8) at Bryant Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Development of Jalen Hurts

Alabama has faced multiple questions regarding the quarterback position in the last several seasons. Somehow, the team made things work.

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Last season, the team decided to break in true freshman Jalen Hurts. Having a true freshman starter limited the offense, but when a team possesses a historically good defense, it is a reasonable sacrifice.

Now, the team can let the leash off a little. Hurts showed considerable progress over the course of the season and should continue to develop this season. With more experience, he will likely stay in the pocket longer instead of dashing forward and giving up on a play.

The last time Alabama had a returning starter at quarterback was in 2013 with A.J. McCarron. This should help new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll installing a new offense.

Furthermore, Alabama bringing in a top-40 recruit to compete for the starting position with Hurts in Tua Tagovailoa.

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