Henry, who remains one of the best running backs in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, played under legendary coach Nick Saban with the Crimson Tide. Saban, who joined The Pivot Podcast this week with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor, told a great story about Henry as a pass blocker when he first got to Alabama.
Bryce Young has previously talked about Nick Saban’s recruiting ability. This time it was his father, Craig Young, who recalled the former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach’s strategy to land his son.
Nick Saban knew Derrick Henry before he was “King.” During an appearance on The Pivot Podcast, the former Alabama head coach reflected on a hilarious moment from Henry’s freshman year with the Crimson Tide.
"We need the right coach for everybody, on the football field and off the football field,” Cowboys great Michael Irvin said.
Sanders' friend and fellow Aflac spokesperson, Nick Saban, is rooting heavily for him. “I want him to get that job,” the seven-time national champion told “The Pivot” podcast, via On3's Griffin McVeigh. Saban's biases are obviously undeniable, but he clearly believes that Sanders is the leader the Cowboys need right now.
Saban was a significant factor in the Browns originally hiring Rees, and now promoting him. The Alabama job comes with the same pressure as being the offensive coordinator for the Browns. It’s high profile. But an added element is Saban, who can be brutal when critiquing his assistants during internal meetings.
Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban believes that Deion has earned an NFL opportunity if he so chooses. Sanders and Saban have a great relationship as seen in all of the Aflac commercials. Saban was on the Pivot Podcast with Ryan Clark discussing the Dallas job and said of Deion, “I want him to get that job.”
Tommy Rees was the first one to get an interview for the Browns ' offensive coordinator position. The tight ends coach/pass game specialist, at the end of the day, ended up being the man for the job.
There will be plenty to like about Tommy Rees as Browns OC, provided he effectively aids Kevin Stefanski in regaining what the head coach does best.
Kevin Stefanski wasted no time answering the question on everyone’s minds: will he take back play-calling duties with new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees on the job? While introducing Rees at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on Thursday morning,
The Detroit Lions are in the market for a new offensive coordinator. With Ben Johnson departing to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears, Dan Campbell will be tasked with finding the next voice to lead an offense that finished first in the NFL in scoring and second in total yards in the 2024 season.