Nick Saban talks about prospective draft picks

April, 23, 2012
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Alabama coach Nick Saban spoke to Ian Fitzsimmons of Galloway & Company today about numerous issues, including the first time he interviewed Cowboys coach Jason Garrett to become his quarterbacks coach with the Miami Dolphins.

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Saban also talked about safety Mark Barron and the possibility of getting drafted by the Cowboys with the 14th overall pick in Thursday's NFL draft.

"Mark is a really good person, mature, respected by his teammates," Saban said.

There is some concern that Barron can only cover tight ends and not wide receivers. In the NFC East where three and four receiver sets are common place among the divisional rivals when they face each other.

Saban sees no problem with this noting, "not going to be a size mismatch."

Saban also likes the face Barron can play both safety spots and even specials teams. "He's got the right stuff to play a long time," Saban said.

Here's the complete interview.
Calvin Watkins joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Cowboys since 2006 and also has covered colleges, boxing and high school sports.

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