 Alabama had 10 returning starters from the previous season , including eight on offense and two on defense . The most notable departures from the previous year were linebackers <unk> Anders , <unk> <unk> and Cory <unk> ; <unk> Javier Arenas , Kareem Jackson and Marquis Johnson ; defensive ends Brandon <unk> and Lorenzo Washington ; nose tackle Terrence <unk> ; safety Justin <unk> ; offensive <unk> Drew Davis and Mike Johnson ; and tight end Colin <unk> . Additionally , all of special teams players were replaced following the departures of punter P.J. Fitzgerald , <unk> Leigh <unk> , long <unk> Brian <unk> and Arenas as the return specialist . 
