TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama’s A-Day had a much different feel than year’s past. It was an offensive slug fest that finished with 730 yards of total offense — 661 of which came through the air.

There was no shortage of big plays, and that was a welcomed sight to see. Still, there are several areas where the Tide can improve. Here’s a look at where the team stands currently:

STRENGTHS

Wide receiver: This might come as a surprise to many considering the Tide’s offense lost 53.2-percent of its receiving production from 2016 — including the team’s leading receiver in ArDarius Stewart, who finished with 864 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Alabama averaged 38.8 points per game last season, the most since Nick Saban arrived. The 2017 offense could be even better.

Still, wide receiver could end up being one of the strongest positional units on the team. Calvin Ridley returns as Jalen Hurts’ favorite target, but it’ll be the emergence of other guys who will make the biggest difference.

Redshirt senior Robert Foster — a former 5-star prospect — finally looks healthy enough to make an impact after he capped a strong spring with 115 yards receiving and one touchdown on only two catches.

In addition, freshman phenom Jerry Jeudy (below) looks ready to take the SEC by storm following his performance in the A-Day game — 134 yards receiving and 2 touchdowns on 5 catches. There is no doubt that the offense will have plenty of weapons for Hurts to throw to in 2017.

Apr 22, 2017; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) goes up for the ball against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Aaron Robinson (23) for a score during the A-day game at Bryant Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports

Running back: Isn’t it interesting how much things can change in a year’s time? Last season, there were a lot of questions surrounding the depth at running back.

Fast forward a year, and it’s probably the deepest position on the roster.

The team returns its top five leading rushers from 2016 — Damien Harris, Jalen Hurts, Bo Scarbrough, Josh Jacobs and B.J. Emmons. In addition, they brought in 5-star RB Najee Harris and 4-star RB Brian Robinson.

Najee Harris looked particularly impressive as a rusher and a receiver out of the backfield — finishing with 107 total yards on 20 touches in the A-Day game.

There are some concerns with the health of several of the running backs, but as long as the unit can stay healthy, there is no reason to believe that Alabama won’t have one of the nation’s leading rushing attacks once again.

Quarterback: Are we seeing a trend here? This might be new for Tide fans, but the identity of the team is switching from being defense-based to the offensive side of the football.

That’s not to say the defense won’t be one of the nation’s best, but the team’s biggest strengths are on offense.

Sophomore QB Jalen Hurts returns as the reigning SEC Offensive Player of the year following a year that saw him throw for 2,780 yards, rush for 954 yards and put up 36 total touchdowns.

That’s with him struggling as a downfield passer.

If the A-Day game was an indication, Hurts’ biggest weakness could be a strength this season. He had two touchdowns on the day — a 65-yard TD to Robert Foster and a 37-yard strike to Calvin Ridley — in addition to several other impressive depth throws.

The other side is the depth. Though the depth lacks any experience, 5-star Tua Tagovailoa already looks like he could make an impact if something happened to Hurts. That’s a good problem to have.

WEAKNESSES

Secondary questions: There is some serious talent in Alabama’s secondary. That doesn’t mean there aren’t some concerns, however.

Under Saban, Alabama has allowed more than 20 points per game just once, in 2007. The Tide allowed just 13.0 in 2016, but the 2017 defense must replace several key starters.

Sophomore Trevon Diggs — who spent last season at wide receiver — had a good spring, but he really struggled in the spring game. There’s a major learning curve moving from one side of the ball to the other, so maybe he can continue to improve over the course of the summer. Still, the defense really needs someone to step up now that Eddie Jackson and Marlon Humphrey are in the NFL.

Junior CB Minkah Fitzpatrick has shown the versatility to play cornerback or safety, so it’ll be interesting to see who can step up to be that last starter in the secondary.

Experience in the front seven: It’s hard to not be at least somewhat concerned when you look at what the Tide lost up front.

The Tide must replace 68.9-percent of the pass-rushing production from last season — including its top four sack leaders.

The returning leader in sacks is Rashaan Evans, who who had 4.0. It’s not that there isn’t a lot of talent available, but there will continue to be questions until at least a couple of true, consistent threats emerge.

Da’Shawn Hand and Quinnen Williams will be relied on to replace the pass-rushing production from All-American Jonathan Allen. Look for guys such as Christian Miller and Terrell Hall to step up as edge rushers with Tim Williams and Ryan Anderson now in the NFL.

Kicking game: Here is a serious question: When is that last time the kicking game wasn’t a major weakness for Alabama? This seems to be a recurring issue, and this year could be no different.

Granted, people haven’t had a chance to see Joseph Bulovas yet — the No. 7 overall kicker according to 247Sports — but the kicking battle remains unsettled at the moment. That’s an uneasy feeling for Tide faithful.

Hopefully, Bulovas can be everything that people hope he can be. That’s a lot of pressure on an 18-year-old kid, though.