Former Alabama Star Says NFL Practices Are Easier Than Nick Saban'

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Former Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs had a fascinating comment about NFL practices recently.

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Gibbs, who was selected with the No. 12 pick by the Detroit Lions,

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said that the practices with them are easier than Alabama's under head coach Nick Saban.

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“Saban, he’s probably hitting every day. Full pads in the heat for two hours. Here, we get good work in, but they don’t try to kill us. We good," Gibbs said.

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Gibbs spent one season with Saban (2022) after spending two previous seasons at Georgia Tech.

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During that season, he racked up 151 carries for 926 yards and seven touchdowns, all of which were career highs.

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His time with the program made him a better running back and he's now taking those skills to the NFL.

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He'll also get to be a bit more relaxed during practice, which is a luxury he couldn't afford when he was at Alabama.

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