Mom, I wouldn't quite go that far but I agree with your point. I'm much more concerned with the nose guard, the pass rush and a linebacker corps that still doesn't appear to know the playbook. All will play at least as big a role in the tough games.
I want to see how we play against FL before I think we could even go all the way. Then maybe I would have a different opinion on the QB situation.
Yeah, um. Don't agree here. The only guy besides the center who touches the ball on every snap matters a great deal (caveat: unless you want us to take the QB out completely and go wildcat rotating in running backs all the time). I don't think we have the problem others may, but no way am I going to say it doesn't matter.
Thank you and I agree about the offensive line and defense. QB does matter but I truly believe we can win with either one.
Coker's glaring weakness is not enough live reps. This translates into a lack of confidence. This affects the speed/quickness at which he plays.
Never said Sims can't/won't improve. But he's ahead and sharp enough to know what he can do right now.
I agree with that, but it would be unwise not to let Sims come out and get work done himself. It's not like his game is perfect, and he needs reps to work out his kinks also, especially since he's the only QB on our roster with any experience in a game that was in doubt.
Ehhh, not so sure about that. At some point a QB almost ALWAYS has to make a play or several to save a game or season. Remember GMAC during that three game stretch in 2009 when he was horrible? MI saved the SC game but then remember AU and the 4th quarter. Throws HAD to be made. In that situation I'm not sure you can just flip a coin and get the same result. Right now it may not matter but it will. The QB touches the ball on almost every offensive play and by its nature the job demands trust from the coaches and the other players. Whoever wins will be the one CNS trusts most to lead and play within the system.
That's ok I knew what you meant. Don't stay away, we need a few rational people on this thread.Thank you, That was my point. I guess I didn't word it correctly. I know why I stayed away from this thread. Lol...I will bow out again.
No, I over reacted to what you were saying. I don't think you should bow out.Thank you, That was my point. I guess I didn't word it correctly. I know why I stayed away from this thread. Lol...I will bow out again.
I agree that this is the real issue right now. I do not think you can get a read on defensive improvement from the FAU or USM games. UF should tell us how far we have come or how far we have to go.
Yah, UF will likely be a real test, but they lost their starting TE (for the season) and LT (for a few weeks, not likely to play against Bama) this past Saturday. If they suffer any more injuries this week (and KY has an active DL) they might be limping along offensively when they arrive in Tuscaloosa.
That would be a terrible shame, but I could live with it. If we could smack Florida around, it would help the team's confidence headed into the rest of the schedule.
Pretty well stated my sentiments. I "think" I detected a little more enthusiasm with Blake by his teammates. That might be expected since he's been around the players longer and "knows the system". I would hate to think any player(s) would consciously hold back in favor of one or the other QBs. Who knows how this will play out. Saban has been a one QB type coach - suppose that may be some of the pro football mentality although he's been a college coach moreso than pro. I'm not adverse to a 2-QB system if dictated by game circumstances e.g., one's having a bad day or a particular package is used to complement one or the other. I, too, care most about the game outcome no matter who's under center.
