TN Roundtable: DB breakdown 
May, 23, 2012
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By TideNation staff | ESPN.com
Every other week, TideNation writers Alex Scarborough and Greg Ostendorf will answer a handful of questions that address a pressing topic regarding the Alabama football program. And with every Roundtable, we'll seek out the opinions of a guest. This week's contributor is ESPN SEC blogger Chris Low.
Question: Do you expect a drop in production in this season’s secondary as compared to the last?
Alex Scarborough: By the end of the year, I believe the production will be there. That said, I think there will be some growing pains along the way with so many players adjusting to new roles. We’ll know just how good they are Week 1. Denard Robinson will test containment and the defensive backs’ ability to stay with receivers. If the UA secondary can weather a few early storms, it will be just fine.
Question: Do you expect a drop in production in this season’s secondary as compared to the last?
Alex Scarborough: By the end of the year, I believe the production will be there. That said, I think there will be some growing pains along the way with so many players adjusting to new roles. We’ll know just how good they are Week 1. Denard Robinson will test containment and the defensive backs’ ability to stay with receivers. If the UA secondary can weather a few early storms, it will be just fine.
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