Portal players are different than opt outs, in my opinion. Saban understands some players have to move if they want to play. He also understands if he can get a player from a different team that is better than his starters, he wouldn?t remember his players name by next week.

I agree, Portal players put in the work all season, but at the same time, what happens if they blow out their knee in bowl practice and are in the portal?