Players want to know is two things: "What assurances do I have that I'm going to play and How much are you going to pay me?'" Saban recalled.
Saban Salary $11.41 million. Players?
Saban, "Our program here was always built on how much value can we create for your future and your personal development, academic success in graduating, and developing an NFL career on the field?"
Saban was developing his income on the backs of his players.
Bama - 57 former student-athletes in the NFL as of Dec 6, 2023. He was there 16 years. High number of players never has a whif.