Dallas Turner sees a lot of potential in Alabama’s defense entering 2023

Dallas Turner not setting a limit for the Alabama defense in 2023

Dallas Turner is considered one of the premier defenders in college football entering the 2023 season. The junior outside linebacker has a knack for making plays in the backfield and is without question one of the leaders of the Crimson Tide defense.

On Thursday, the superstar edge rusher had a chance to speak to reports before Alabama held its 18th preseason practice. Among other topics, Turner would discuss this year’s version of the Alabama defense and what his expectations are.

“Defense has no limits to it this year.  From what I’ve seen every day at practice, the type of work we’re putting in, the unity as one, the togetherness we’re starting to have, the bond on and off the field. There’s no limit to how the defense can be good this year.”

Alabama’s defense has been solid over the past few seasons, but solid is not the standard in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide defense expects to suffocate its opponents and force turnovers. Players like Turner can help recreate that dominating presence for the Tide.

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‘Relentless effort’ is the focus for Kevin Steele and the Alabama defense

Kevin Steele has the Alabama defense focusing on the little things in fall camp!

On Sunday, Alabama held its annual Media Day from the Mal Moore Athletic Facility where head coach Nick Saban, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, and defensive coordinator Kevin Steele each took turns in speaking to members of the media.

Coach Steele is a veteran coach in college football who is one of the most well-respected defensive coordinators in the country. Steele’s experience with Coach Saban and Alabama has made his move back to Tuscaloosa seamless.

In his opening remarks to the media on Sunday, Steele laid out the focus that he was trying to hammer home to the defensive players this fall.

“We’re focusing very hard on relentless effort, physical and mental toughness, do your job mentality, and they’re very coachable to that, which is positive.”

Under the leadership of Pete Golding, who is now the DC at Ole Miss, the Crimson Tide defense seemed to lose some of its mental and physical toughness. That is by no means a shot a Golding, he simply had a different style of coaching.

Steele is more of a throwback coordinator who demands effort and toughness more than the execution of X’s and O’s. Steele understands that if players get the effort part right, the execution of the scheme will come a lot easier.

Having Steele back in Tuscaloosa to lead the Alabama defense should have Tide fans excited about the possibility of the return of elite defensive play for the Crimson Tide.

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Improvements Alabama must make in 2023 to reach the CFP

Five improvements Alabama needs to make in 2023 in order to return to the CFP!

In less than two months, [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Alabama football team will take the field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium to take on the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders to kick off the 2023 season.

There’s no denying that the 2022 season did not go the way fans or the team had hoped for and even still, there are plenty of question marks heading into the new season.

The quarterback battle in Tuscaloosa has dominated the headlines this offseason and while it is obviously important, I believe if the Tide can improve in some other areas on the team, regardless of who starts at quarterback, Alabama can return to the college football playoff.

With that said, here are five improvements Alabama needs to make in 2023!

5 sleepers on Alabama’s defense heading into 2023

Five sleepers on Alabama’s defense heading into the 2023 college football season!

We are now under two months away from the start of the 2023 college football season. Now, it truly feels like it is just around the corner. Before you know it, Nick Saban and the Alabama football team will be taking the field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium to play the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders on Sept. 2.

As we patiently await kickoff in early September, I thought we could dive into some players on Alabama’s roster who are being slept on entering the 2023 season. We have already looked at five sleepers on the offensive side of the ball. Today, we will shift our focus to the defensive side.

Let’s roll!

Alabama Football: 3 veteran defenders who could breakout in 2023

These three veteran defenders could be in store for a breakout season in 2023!

Despite being more than two months away from the start of the 2023 college football season, it truly feels like it is just around the corner. Before you know it, Nick Saban and the Alabama football team will be taking the field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium to play the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders on Sept. 2.

As we await the start of the season, it’s time to take a look at some of the players who could make an impact for the Crimson Tide this fall. Today, we will look at three veteran defenders who have yet to be super impactful but could be in store for a breakout season in 2023.

Let’s roll!

Ranking the five toughest offenses the Alabama defense will face in 2023

5 offenses that will challenge the Alabama defense most in 2023!

There is no denying the fact that under former defensive coordinator Pete Golding, Alabama had its fair share of ups and downs. Now, despite Golding moving on to Ole Miss, and the Crimson Tide losing some key pieces such as Will Anderson Jr., Brian Branch, and Jordan Battle, there seems to be a newfound sense of optimism for Alabama’s defense under the leadership of Kevin Steele.

As we inch closer and closer to the kickoff of the 2023 season, it’s time to take a closer look at each opponent and how Alabama matches up with them. Today, we look at the five toughest offenses that the Alabama defense will face in 2023.

Unlike 2022, Alabama will have the good fortune of playing all five of these opponents from the confines of Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Let’s roll!

Five defensive veterans who need a big season in 2023

Five defensive veterans that need to step up in the 2023 college football season for Alabama!

We are just a little more than 100 days away from Nick Saban and the Alabama football team kicking the 2023 season off on Sept. 2 against Middle Tennessee State inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Even though the offseason can seem long and insufferable, is there really ever an offseason with all the outlets that produce non-stop content on the Crimson Tide? That’s why you can count on Roll Tide Wire to be there every step of the way.

We have already looked at five second-year offensive and defensive players who could impact the 2023 season. Now let’s turn our attention to the veteran players who need to step up this fall for the Tide. We took a look at some veteran offensive players earlier this week, so let’s focus on the defense now!

5 second-year defensive players who could break out in 2023

Roll Tide Wire lists five second-year defensive players who could potentially break out in 2023 college football season!

We are just a little more than 100 days away from Nick Saban and the Alabama football team kicking the 2023 season off on Sept. 2 against Middle Tennessee State inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Even though the offseason can seem long and insufferable, is there really ever an offseason with all the outlets that produce non-stop content on the Crimson Tide? That’s why you can count on Roll Tide Wire to be there every step of the way.

Fans are always searching for the next guy on the team to step up and become a household name. Today we look at five second-year defensive players who could break out in the 2023 season.

5 defensive storylines to follow as Alabama begins spring practice

Top storylines to follow on the defensive side of the ball as Nick Saban and the Alabama football team begin spring practice!

Last Monday, [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Alabama Crimson Tide football team began spring practice in Tuscaloosa.

Over the course of five weeks, Alabama will complete 14 practices and will conclude the spring activities with the annual A-Day Game on Saturday, April 22 from inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.

With each new season, position battles and question marks take center stage and 2023 will be no different.

Coach Saban not only has a lot of new faces on the roster, but a ton of new coaches will also be making their Alabama debuts in 2023.

As spring practice gets underway, let’s take a look a look some of the top storylines on each side of the ball. We have already looked at the offensive side of the ball, so now we will shift our focus to the defense.

Alabama football all-time roster: Defensive starters and backups

See which legends of defense made the cut in our all-time Alabama football roster.

Alabama has had stellar players come through Tuscaloosa to play for the Crimson Tide. Some of the most impressive of the long list of stars are members of the defense.

Whether it’s members of the secondary making spectacular plays and racking up big-time stats or defensive linemen that established themselves as legendary run-stoppers, the Crimson Tide has it all.

Drafting an All-Time defensive roster for Alabama is no easy task and there will be some who disagree. Nonetheless, here are the all-time starters and backups for the Crimson Tide defense.

See the all-time Alabama offense here.

Check out our other College Wire all-time defenses: Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Florida / Georgia / Iowa / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / USC