Most of those guys played under Mac as well. We can’t pretend that none of them got better under the new staff. Funny how the human mind works. We’ll rationalize anything to prove our point. So much so that you’ll say that the players developed themselves before you give the staff credit. Wow! Does Saban develop his players? Or does he just throw his freak athletes out there and win games? Having talent isn’t the only prerequisite to being successful.
Swain, Cleveland, and KT played under shark humper. While they did improve, pretty much the only place to go was up for them. I think the guys played harder and became better blockers, which is needed all jokes aside. Do you honestly think Swain, Cleveland, or Grimes reached their full potential under him? I don't put it all on BG either, some of that blame goes to Dan as well for not putting them in the best situation to succeed or giving them limited opportunities. KT should have been featured in the offense every year like he was this past season. For some players, you just get the ball in their hands and let them do their magic. See Percy against Oklahoma in the championship game, and many other games.
Glad you brought up little nikki, not sure if you know this or not but he has stockpiled talent since he got to Bama. From 07-2019 Bama signed 236 4/5 Star talent. Second place isn't even close. He has been able to stockpile talent due to the fact that he gets the MOST out of his players, not 50%.They were so loaded, they lost Jeudy and Ruggs to the draft and Waddle to injury and still didn't miss a beat. Smith is great, but I doubt we would have seen him get the opportunity to shine as bright as he did if Waddle doesn't get hurt.
One last thing, are you telling me that every assistant under Saban is the best in College football? That whatever average joe he brings in off the street to coach WR is going to get more out of his players than BG does in his 5th, 6th, or 7th year with guys that he recruited that's been with under his coaching for at least 2 years? The dudes staff has been a revolving door and yet year in and year out, you see those players improve or reach their potential. I guess little nikki just takes a different position group each day in practice:rolleyes: