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In what came as a surprise to most, Alabama defensive backs coach Travaris Robinson has left the Crimson Tide and accepted a coaching gig at Georgia. He will be the Bulldogs’ co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach.
Robinson spent the last two seasons coaching for the Crimson Tide. Now, Alabama will be forced to find someone to replace Robinson. During his time at Alabama, Robinson was known predominantly for being an elite recruiter and helping foster close relationships with his players.
With that being the case, Alabama will have to find someone who can work similarly.
Roll Tide Wire lists five potential candidates to become Alabama’s next cornerbacks coach.
Karl Scott
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A possible reunion? I would not rule it out just yet. Karl Scott served as Alabama’s cornerbacks coach from 2018-2020. Since then, he has coached at the professional level for the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks.
He currently serves as the passing game coordinator and secondary coach for the Seahawks. However, there has been recent buzz that he could be a candidate to be Alabama’s next defensive coordinator. If that were to happen, he could also serve as the team’s cornerbacks coach. He is certainly someone to monitor in the coming days as Alabama looks to fill both vacancies.
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One of the candidates who would make sense to fill in as Alabama’s cornerbacks’ coach is former Alabama safety Nick Perry. After all, Perry played for Alabama and served as a graduate assistant as well. Now, he is the assistant defensive backs coach for the Atlanta Falcons.
Perry understands what it takes to be a successful defensive back in the SEC, much less for Alabama. He would likely be able to recruit the South at an elite level and be able to relate to the players. Perry makes more sense than…
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Author : Roll Tide Wire
Publish date : 2024-01-17 21:32:11
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