QB Competition 2018
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That's my leading candidate for a rule-change closer to the NFL or make it unsportsmanlike conduct when it's deliberate. (I know, more discretion to the stripes.) It's become a travesty...
100% agree. There is no reason at all for a college DB to NOT just tackle a receiver if the ball is more than 15 yards downfield.
True, and how ironic would it be if he doesn't even end up being the best QB on his own team?
That would actually really suck to be Hurts if it turns out to be the case.
From BR... going back it did sound harsher than I intended it to be.
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you never know how much one can improve in 2 years. but as of now, no.
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The saying "the QB gets too much credit when the team wins and gets too much criticism when the team loses". The comeback victory over MSU was "Hurts legend continues to grow" and we know what some are saying now after the Barn game. I am sure Jalen can not wait to play the next game.
I'd much rather Bama win so whether that means Jalen coming out fired up or swapping him out - whatever gets Bama the "W."
Huh, it's nice to see you say that. If only this insight had applied all year when some people had raised observations and even concerns about JH's play.
I can't think of anything being said for most of the year in regards to Jalen Hurts that really had anything to do with why Alabama lost the game. I've been looking into some stats and the conclusion I've reached is that the problem (and there is one) is actually that Hurts does too much, not that he can't do enough. I had some concerns I voiced here a while ago, about wanting him to run less and things like that, but it wasn't until I really looked at some stats and saw what others had to say that the problem became more obvious. The older complaints I've generally been seeing is that Alabama needs more from the position. The fact is they need less.
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First of all, he is a legitimate college QB, though not for all systems. Secondly, what position would he play ? IMO, he's overrated as a runner, good but not nearly great. He has good top-end speed, but no quickness.
Bama does need more from the position in terms of passing. Specifically, pocket patience and presence, quicker decisions, and pulling the trigger quicker. Also, better decisions on the RPOs. His running and intangibles are good to great, he even throws the ball fairly well for a college QB.
I think what's happening now is a direct correlation though to any competition next year. As far as developing players for the NFL, it's hard to change positions for every player just to get them a shot at the NFL. In most cases, you either develop and advance at your position or you do not.
But if I think about it, if he doesn’t run the ball, what does he bring to the table?
He’s not a quick read or consistently accurate passer.
He doesn’t really fit the game manager drop back passer thing, his running ability is what makes him up to this point.
But, he could still grow in time.
This is one of the most amazing threads I have ever seen on TF. If this is any indication of what happens when UA does not have a football game, we are in for a long winter.
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