Missed about half the first quarter because I got to Tuscaloosa late (thanks to you slow drivers on 82). Here's my take on what I saw:
Nick Perry surprised me. I saw him in high school and knew he could play. However, he didn't do so well last year. He made plays on Saturday, though. Last year going into the Arkansas game, he commented how he was getting more comfortable in the system because he was playing more and that is necessary in CNS's system. That may be the reason for his progression along with some others. They need playing time to grasp what CNS wants.
TJ Yeldon possibly may have the most receiving yards for a Bama RB in one season. Not only did AJ check down to him several times, TJ had room to run. With Bama's WR group, TJ should have plenty of room to run after a check down pass.
Blake Sims tried too hard. Saban said post game he wasn't looking at all of his reads. I want Blake to succeed at Bama, but I'm not sure he will. By the time he gets into the game, Bama doesn't pass. Similar to what Perry said, Blake (any QB for that matter) needs the in-game passing reps to learn. Appeared on Saturday Alec Morris passed him for the #2 spot.
The secondary as a whole can play really well when it's playing against a very bland offense. Probably why the stats in the first two scrimmages were tilted in the offense's favor more than Saturday.