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The top dog in the SEC looks like it could stay in its perch for the second straight season, despite some massive roster attrition.

That's OK for Alabama, though. In fact, it's par for the course.

Running backs Derrick Henry and Kenyan Drake will slide right into more prominent roles after T.J. Yeldon moved on. There are plenty of wide receiver options with ArDarius Stewart, Cam Sims, Robert Foster and potentially incoming freshman Calvin Ridley. The question on offense is at quarterback, where Blake Sims' departure forced offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin to hit the reset button to last season's quarterback battle.

Will it be Jake Coker, Alec Morris, Cooper Bateman, David Cornwell, Blake Barnett or a newcomer from the free-agent market? That remains to be seen, but head coach Nick Saban has the right coach—Kiffin—to make it work.

Safety Landon Collins' departure hurts and puts a lot of pressure on Laurence "Hootie" Jones, but Saban got good news this week, as linebacker Reggie Ragland and defensive lineman Jarran Reed both passed on the NFL to come back.

Does Alabama have problems? Yes, particularly the lingering issue in the defensive backfield. Is the dynasty over? Yes, it has gone two straight years without a national title, and Ohio State is much closer to one now that it has one title and only three losses in three years.

But it's still a talented football team that can start a new dynasty in a hurry.

Don't be surprised if the SEC West—and, essentially, the SEC—comes down to the Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama.

Barrett Sallee is the lead SEC college football writer and video analyst for Bleacher Report, as well as a co-host of the CFB Hangover on Bleacher Report Radio (Sundays, 9-11 a.m. ET) on Sirius 93, XM 208.

Quotes were obtained firsthand unless otherwise noted. All stats are courtesy of cfbstats.com, and all recruiting information is courtesy of 247Sports. Follow Barrett on Twitter @BarrettSallee.