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Alabama’s Slade Bolden is excited to become an elite slot receiver under Bill O’Brien

He has big shoes to fill in the absence of Steve Sarkisian, but Bill O’Brien is capable of operating as an offensive play-caller at the University of Alabama.

After spending time at Penn State University and the National Football League, the 51-year-old will take to Bryant-Denny Stadium for his first scrimmage of spring practice. O’Brien has coached a lot of talented receivers and tight ends; however, this opportunity presents him with a chance to transform a solid group into a special one. Slade Bolden, a redshirt junior, spoke to local reporters via Zoom on Thursday. A native of West Monroe, La.