Four Alabama football questions after 2025 SEC media days

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Talking season commenced from Atlanta on July 16 with Kalen DeBoer, Tim Keenan III, Deontae Lawson and Kadyn Proctor each sharing expectations for what Alabama football could do in 2025.

With SEC media days complete for the Crimson Tide, and fall camp approaching quickly, which storylines remain? 

Here are four Alabama football questions that emerged from SEC media days. 

Once Alabama football names QB starter, how long of a leash will he have? 

Whenever DeBoer was asked about the Alabama quarterback battle, he exuded confidence. He proved to be extremely complimentary of Ty Simpson, Austin Mack and Keelon Russell, sharing how each has grown heading into fall. 

Despite the inexperience of the room, and despite the lack of game reps, DeBoer is assured that Alabama has always had its next leader of the Crimson Tide offense, not turning to the NCAA transfer portal to secure a rental for the 2025 season. 

And as he spoke about the battle, DeBoer seemed to give an indication about what would happen once a starting quarterback is officially named. 

“That’s where consistency, continuity, them being comfortable with Ryan Grubb, Nick Sheridan, Mitch Dahlen, senior analyst on our staff, myself. Them knowing that we believe in you,” DeBoer said. “Just be you, go out there and don’t try to do too much. Just go execute what you’re supposed to.” 

DeBoer and his Alabama staff will obviously show trust in whoever is named the starter. But could this statement indicate that the Crimson Tide won’t be too quick to pull the trigger if its starting quarterback struggles out of the gate? Time will tell. 

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