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Alabama's biggest strength: running back

Last week on the SEC blog, we examined the biggest need for every team this offseason.

To look on the sunnier side of life, we're spending this week looking at the area of strength for all 14 teams in the conference.

Up first: Alabama.

Position: Running back

Breakdown: A lot is going to be made of new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian's role in developing quarterback Jalen Hurts as a passer this offseason, and rightfully so, considering the shaky way Hurts ended an otherwise spectacular freshman season.

But Sarkisian, along with running backs coach Burton Burns, will have another problem to address this offseason: how to spread carries.