“A very good athlete. He’s got a lot of ability,” Saban said. “He’s got a lot to learn. He’s got a long way to go.

“We’re going to continue to work with him, to get him to do things right, to get him to buy into doing things the way we need him to do them so he can have success here. I think it might take some time, but we’ve got a lot of patience and got a lot of people around here that are willing to see what we can make work with him.”

As for Robinson’s recovery, Saban said he’s making “good progress.”

“I think with Cam … he always feels like he can do more that what the docs are allowing him to do right now,” the coach said. “We certainly are going to make the decision based on the medical staff, and we’re not going to push him this spring so we can get him ready for the summer and the fall.

“I’m pleased with the way he’s responded to this and the role that he’s taken in trying to help the other players and set a good example for them and be a good leader.”

Monday’s practice: The Crimson Tide worked in full pads on a warm, sunny afternoon. Saban noticed that the veteran players bounced back from Easter weekend much faster than younger players.