BamaFan334
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Personally, the comparison doesn't fit with me.
Physically they are built a lot alike. But Moses is grasping the mental part of the game much earlier in his career than Rashaan. I think Dylan could be a part of the fastest defense we've had yet.
And here's why. Rashaan spent his early years at Bama playing outside. He moved inside as a back-up in '16. Moses has been playing in the middle since he arrived on campus--depth issues forced him having to mature more quickly. It's really comparing apples to oranges with their development.
When I saw the title to this article my first thought was Christian Miller. If word holds true he's going to get looks inside this fall. His "path" is mirroring Rashaan's more than Dylan's.
Why in the world would Christian Miller get reps inside? Unless it's just for depth that makes absolutely no sense for a guy that needs to be the field as much as possible on the outside (whether his hand is in the dirt or he's standing up).
2 reasons stand out:
1. Terrell Hall
2. Anfernee Jennings
There are a few more as well, but if he's got a nose for the ball and reading plays I could see it working. Ultimately pretty confident he will stay outside but Saban could make it work
2 good pass rushers isn't enough. And Miller and Jennings are different prototypes. Miller is going to be crucial to an elite pass rush this year.
Staff loves Mosley... And Chris Allen is in the mix as well. You've got Enoma coming in... A couple other freshman but that may be getting into the weeds.
Aside from McMillon at MLB there's not another dude who's taken a snap. I think that may be the thinnest position we have, and it's easy for those guys to get dinged because they're always in the mix.
I'm with BBJ I don't see the move happening but if it does it's justifiable! MLB is the only position I'm actually concerned about with depth
(Where is Ben Davis now?!)
They may love Mosley, Allen is an excellent prospect, but the staff doesn't value either in the same ballpark as Christian Miller as an edge rusher.
Vadarius Cowan has taken snaps at ILB and was mentioned specifically by Saban in midseason last year as a guy who was really physical and that who needed to play down the stretch vs physical teams. So there's more depth there than you list. Markail Benton has more time in the system than Enoma, though I'd expect to see both playing.
Really I don't see either position as that thin. Christian Miller just does not have the frame of an ILB which is why I don't see it. And given all the injuries last year at OLB, I'm surprised it's even something people would consider.
Cowan is in the doghouse bro.... That's my amateur evaluation
I've heard he's taking the necessary steps to get back in Coach's good graces, and he should be ready by Fall camp to fight for some time in the rotation.