Imagine if Coker had another year.

CRMSNtide · Jan 17, 2016

I did some calculating and his last 5 games he had-
1159 yards, 9 TDs, 0 INTs, 72.5% completions and a QB rating of 178.3
The team averaged 39 points a game during that stretch, even with some non offensive TDs thrown in, thats pretty strong.

He would certainly be at the Heisman ceremony if he came back and played that way over a full year.

Oh well, time to pass the torch to Barnett or Bateman, but kind of a shame it took Coker so long to get on the field where he could learn.......now his college career is over.

rgw · Jan 17, 2016

Kiffin deserves all the praise I believe. He had Coker well prepared for the semifinal and emptied the playbook to find every easy big splash play available against Clemson's looks. To be fair, Coker was kinda slow on his reads all season and I think a second year would have helped him greatly. The Sparty game was the one time he looked like he had a veteran's timing in the passing game but it seemed like we had their defense's number and it was all supremely well rehearsed. The Clemson game was a regression on that timing but Kiffin spent the whole second half giving him "easy wins."

Imagine if we had Sims this year? I'd really like to have a QB for a couple of years for once!

Nolan · Jan 17, 2016

rgw said:
I'd really like to have a QB for a couple of years for once!

I believe the roster sets up that way. I'm really looking forward to the QB battle this Spring.

Elefantman · Jan 17, 2016

What if he sign with us instead of FSU? Could have been QB the two years after A.J.

Sabanizer · Jan 17, 2016

He threw 0 int's in his last 5 games, that's huge. If he had started last year, we probably would have gone undefeated this year no doubt.

Atl Joe · Jan 17, 2016

Imagine if A.J. Would have had Kiffin.

JBama_in_PCOLA · Jan 17, 2016

Sabanizer said:
He threw 0 int's in his last 5 games, that's huge. If he had started last year, we probably would have gone undefeated this year no doubt.

Probably wouldn't have made the playoff last year though. Sims though turnover prone made up for things with his legs.

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rgw · Jan 17, 2016

Different offensive mix too. Henry wasn't all the way there as a pass protector, so Yeldon was the primary option despite being gimpy most of the season. The OL was not as good in pass protection or run blocking, so Sims' shifty running and movement in the pocket helped to ease the pressure on that group. Our best player was a WR, so we needed to pass more at any rate.

That was a really weird year for us on offense. I don't think it is what we'll aim for as overarching strategy going forward with Kiffin (for however long that may be). It was what we had to do to win with that group of players relative to where they were in their development. We needed to be a more pass-centric team for a variety of reasons but I think the future will be more run-first like this year but building in better pass concepts that allow for explosive plays off the run.

TNElephantitis · Jan 17, 2016

Sabanizer said:
He threw 0 int's in his last 5 games, that's huge. If he had started last year, we probably would have gone undefeated this year no doubt.

This year's defense was to me the big difference in our fortunes from last year to this year. Last's years defense probably doesn't beat Ole Miss, Tennessee, or Clemson.

BamaMoon · Jan 17, 2016

I said the same in another thread about Sims and Coker, who only got one year each.

But now we are entering a different time where it's very likely the next qb could have 2 or 3 years as a starter.

Now here's something to imagine. Imagine if Barnett wins the job this year and has 3 straight years to start???

gtowntide · Jan 17, 2016

The A day game will be a lot of fun this year!

JDCrimson · Jan 17, 2016

I just wonder if Coker will be end up being a Trent Dilfer type NFL QB - game manager with a strong running and strong defense. If some team commits to working with him he has the chance to be a pretty fair QB in the NFL.

JustNeedMe81 · Jan 17, 2016

I'll say this.. 2013 Spring camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJsKNrahn3c
2015 Spring Camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJsKNrahn3c
Georgia game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfUw1z9uyRk
SEC Championship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeXKaxn6YqI
National Championship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKOnTT3III0

Coker has grown so much throughout the season.... you can tell by the games...

tidefanbeezer · Jan 17, 2016

Atl Joe said:
Imagine if A.J. Would have had Kiffin.

He did alright with McElwain....

81usaf92 · Jan 17, 2016

Atl Joe said:
Imagine if A.J. Would have had Kiffin.

That might be a harder question than it seems, and might depend on what offense he is given, and whether you are talking about team accompshipments or personal ones. Personally I think sims and Coker are better for lanes system based on their playing style.Sims and Coker are more athletic than AJ and create a good sense of fear of the improv play for the defense, especially sims. I think AJ would've been better under a kiffin system than a nuss system but not better than a mcelwain system. But I will say that with kiffin we would've atleast reached the national championship game in 2013.

Alabama22 · Jan 17, 2016

It's fun to imagine Coker returning to lead our team in 2016. Yes, it's too bad we only had him as a starter for one year. But I am extremely happy for him and the season he had. I'm so glad he got to lead this team and experience winning a national championship at Alabama. Jake seems like such a nice, down-to-earth young man with all his priorities in the right place. I hope he is successful in the NFL.

CoreGroup · Jan 20, 2016

Who would you rather have back? Blake or Jake?

CrimsonEyeshade · Jan 20, 2016

Best question of the day. Blake by a nose. He'd have a better defense, and Kiffin has improved as a play caller.

gamersfuel · Jan 20, 2016

CoreGroup said:
Who would you rather have back? Blake or Jake?

i like both QB's and how they both got better as the season went.. But if i had to choose i'd go with Blake. as far as the original statement, if Coker had another year. he'd be better, same as most of our QB's under Saban each year.

Moro Creek · Jan 20, 2016

If Blake had another year, he'd be better too. I would go with Blake.

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