The Crimson Tide put on full pads for the first time this spring yesterday.  Here are some images from the offensive and defensive lines going through position drills:

Defensive line drills

Coach Bo Davis takes over the defensive line this year.  He hopes to help the Tide regain their physical dominance upfront.  Here is coaching the group in sled drills:

 

Offensive line drills

Talking with center Ryan Kelly after practice, he mentioned how well coach Mario Cristobal was incorporating Lane Kiffin's schemes into the blocking assignments.  Here is coach Cristobal working with the offensive line:

 

Finally, we take a panoramic look at the practice field.  In his post-practice comments, Nick Saban talked about the field still being wet from earlier weather, though conditions were good enough to practice outside for the first time this week:

 

Tide 99.1 will continue to report from spring practice all the way through A-Day.  For instant updates and video, be sure to follow Tide 99.1 on Twitter and Instagram.

 

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