The dynamic between Alabama football’s Ryan Grubb and Nick Sheridan could have been complicated, given their history. Grubb, now the Crimson Tide’s offensive coordinator, took over playcalling duties from Sheridan, who ran the offense in 2024. Initially, Grubb had accepted the job when Kalen DeBoer replaced Nick Saban but later left for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks before returning to Alabama.
Despite this, Sheridan remains on staff as the quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator. However, Grubb emphasized Wednesday that their relationship is positive, describing Sheridan’s presence as beneficial. “Nick being there is a huge advantage to me because it allows me to move between different rooms and assist where needed,” Grubb said. “But most of the time, I’ll be with the quarterbacks, since that relationship is crucial.”
Grubb previously served as both quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator at Washington, while Sheridan coached tight ends before taking on a bigger role at Alabama. DeBoer noted Monday that Grubb would likely focus on working with quarterbacks, where Ty Simpson, Austin Mack, and Keelon Russell are competing for the starting job. Grubb confirmed this, stressing the importance of staying in sync with the quarterbacks. “It all starts with the quarterback room,” he said. “If I don’t have a strong relationship with the guys leading the offense, I’d be putting Alabama at a disadvantage.”
Earlier in his career, Grubb coached the offensive line. When he first joined Alabama in 2024, former Washington OL coach Scott Huff followed but later left for the Seahawks. Chris Kapilovic took over as Alabama’s offensive line coach and remains in that role. Grubb praised their working relationship, noting that while some OCs with an offensive line background might overstep, Kapilovic has been open to collaboration. “Kap does a great job,” Grubb said. “He’s receptive to ideas that could benefit the unit, and our conversations have been really productive.”
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