When Kalen DeBoer took over for Nick Saban as Alabama football’s head coach, he made some changes. One of them was to open portions of several spring practices to media members.

The weather was a beautiful 71 degrees and sunny in Tuscaloosa. The music playlist, another new addition under DeBoer, included the clean versions of songs from Drake, DaBaby, Kodak Black and Wolfmother.

Media was allowed to observe drills, but no 11-on-11 football. Here are some notes from the open portion of Wednesday’s practice.

*Important note: None of these are depth chart projections — it’s March 6, people — instead, here are observations from the brief time reporters had to view UA’s second spring practice.

• Alabama’s offensive line groupings were: LT-Elijah Pritchett, LG-Tyler Booker, C-James Brockermeyer, RG-Jaeden Roberts, RT-Wilkin Formby; LT-Naquil Betrand, LG-Olaus Alinen, C-Parker Brailsford, RG-Roq Montgomery, RT-Miles McVay.

Booker and Roberts are the lone returning starters from last year’s unit. Brockermeyer, a redshirt junior, was Alabama’s backup center and appeared in three games while Alabama’s offense was on the field. Both Brailsford and Betrand transferred to UA this offseason from Washington and Texas A&M, respectively. Brailsford was part of Washington’s unit that won the Joe Moore Award last fall.

• In the portion of practice media could watch, quarterbacks delivered deep passes to Alabama’s wide receivers, tight ends and running backs. The throwers were split into two groups, with Jalen Milroe and Ty Simpson throwing together and Austin Mack and Dylan Lonrgan throwing together.
• When quarterbacks and running backs worked on handoffs, here were the pairings: Milroe-Justice Hayes; Simpson-Jam Miller; Mack-Richard Young; Lonergan-Daniel Hill.
• Tight end CJ Dippre wore a black, non-contact jersey. While his position group worked on the far end of the field, Dippre ran sprints. The Maryland transfer started 11 games for Alabama last season, making 11 catches for 187 yards. Defensive lineman Jehiem Oatis wasn’t spotted either.
• Through the portion media could view, Nick Sheridan conducted players through offensive drills. In a twist for UA football practices, music blared from three speakers positioned in the middle of the practice fields. Athletic director Greg Byrne watched from a corner observing the upbeat atmosphere
• Here were the edge rushers working with new position coach Christian Robinson. They slapped a bag while working on their bend: Quandarrius Robinson, Keanu Koht, Yhonzae Pierre, Jayshawn Ross, Noland Asberry, Conner Warhurts and Lane Whisenhunt.
• Former Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry was in attendance, standing on the sideline.
• Redshirt freshman edge Keon Keeley, who is listed as a linebacker, was working with the defensive linemen.
• Wommack drifted between drills, giving instructions and encouraging players as he went. He worked mostly with the Crimson Tide’s linebackers. The practice was already fast paced, but Wommack seemed to bring an added dose of energy.
• With players in helmets, jerseys and shorts, but not pads, the defense wasn’t doing any tackling. Drills that could have included contact at other times mostly focused on getting the right angles of attack.
• Maurice Linguist directed the Crimson Tide’s defensive backs through drills. The former Buffalo head coach drew a co-defensive coordinator in Tuscaloosa and is playing a major role in coaching the defensive backs, something Saban did throughout his tenure.
• The defensive backs worked heavily on speed and reflex drills during the observed time. At one point the group put large blue rubber bands around their legs for drop-back drills. Those were then removed and the DBs transitioned to more drop-backs and flipping their hips around to run.
• The defensive line was led by Freddie Roach, one of the holdovers from Saban’s staff. During the drills, the group started on the grass field, then moved to turf where it hit blocking dummies while coaches advised linemen to keep their feet moving after contact. The group practiced with guardian caps on helmets.
• Media observation time ended after the ninth practice period.