Who’s leading QB1 race in Spring practice?

[BamaMoon]

Might this be the year to give the QBs some live action in the scrimmages? I just hate the idea of waiting till the season starts to see who can handle game situations.

Who actually picks the QB1, Rees or CNS? I only asked because CNS was responsible for picking CBOB (who I think gets a bad rap) and Golding (his continued presence was inexplicable). Bryce never required any decision-making by the staff...he was just that good. We're not exactly batting 1.000 with recent decisions relating to the team.

Well for once I agree with something the Auburn Coach said. I really wish we could play Troy or UAB during a "live" spring game.

But what if the QB gets hurt? Yeah, that's a possibility but in this case, I think the rewards outweigh the risks.

 

[cjhadley]

Well for once I agree with something the Auburn Coach said. I really wish we could play Troy or UAB during a "live" spring game.

But what if the QB gets hurt? Yeah, that's a possibility but in this case, I think the rewards outweigh the risks.

They could keep the QB as non-contact. I like the idea of playing someone in the spring game and having it be in state schools lets those students have a chance to play against Alabama and Auburn since it is not likely that they will schedule them for a regular season game.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Well for once I agree with something the Auburn Coach said. I really wish we could play Troy or UAB during a "live" spring game.

But what if the QB gets hurt? Yeah, that's a possibility but in this case, I think the rewards outweigh the risks.

He even mentioned different colored jerseys like used in practice so teams don't hit the QB or take certain players to the ground.

Assuming it's optional for teams, I love the idea.

 

[JayBama_in_PCOLA]

I wonder who's really ahead. I don't know if what I am hearing is good news or bad.

 

[CoolBreeze]

I wonder who's really ahead. I don't know if what I am hearing is good news or bad.

We will get to see them at A Day. That is about the best info we are going to get. I wouldn't expect a QB1 to be announced until the season starts. Even then, we may have the competition continue to keep up the heat until a solid winner establishes himself as the team's best option.

 

[Tidelines]

I hope the QB race doesn’t extend on into the season. If we get into the situation of one getting jerked because of a big mistake they will both play scare… not good.

 

[colbysullivan]

I'll be shocked if Simpson doesn't win the job. He just seems to have a better grasp of the passing game, all around.

 

[JayBama_in_PCOLA]

I'll be shocked if Simpson doesn't win the job. He just seems to have a better grasp of the passing game, all around.

Well, from what I have seen, Milroe has taken his game to another level. I don't know how good that is.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Well, from what I have seen, Milroe has taken his game to another level. I don't know how good that is.

to quote Allen Iverson "we talkin bout practice."

 

[JayBama_in_PCOLA]

to quote Allen Iverson "we talkin bout practice."

lol True

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

I know Milroe didn't look great. And I fully expect Ty to win the job in the end.

But man it is hard to ignore Milroe's physical tools. If he DOES take a big step in the passing game its going to be really hard to beat him out.

 

[crimsonaudio]

I suspect if Saban didn't think Milroe could make the step, he would have told him to transfer.

 

[BamaMoon]

They could keep the QB as non-contact. I like the idea of playing someone in the spring game and having it be in state schools lets those students have a chance to play against Alabama and Auburn since it is not likely that they will schedule them for a regular season game.

He even mentioned different colored jerseys like used in practice so teams don't hit the QB or take certain players to the ground.

Assuming it's optional for teams, I love the idea.

Just use NFL officials and their new interpretation of roughing the passer and we'll be just fine!

 

[Tidelines]

Well, from what I have seen, Milroe has taken his game to another level. I don't know how good that is.

More power to him if he has. It only makes us better. I am a little skeptical though because of how awkward he looked at times last season.

 

[Tide&True]

I'll be shocked if Simpson doesn't win the job. He just seems to have a better grasp of the passing game, all around.

I guess it all depends on what kind of team we are going to be. If Milroe has improved as a passer it may be good enough if we are going to run the ball more. These days teams pass the ball more than ever. If you can have really good D and a really good running game you can go far. You can control the clock and it gives the other team less time to possess the ball. The question is…do we expect to be that dominant when we run the ball.

 

[BamaMoon]

I guess it all depends on what kind of team we are going to be. If Milroe has improved as a passer it may be good enough if we are going to run the ball more. These days teams pass the ball more than ever. If you can have really good D and a really good running game you can go far. You can control the clock and it gives the other team less time to possess the ball. The question is…do we expect to be that dominant when we run the ball.

I don't think that "kind" of team can win at the highest level anymore. What happens when you can't run it in a game or two and you don't have an elite passer??? That's the kind of formula we used with GMac. Worked then, but the game has changed. Drastically IMO.

"Oh, but Georgia did it." Not really. Give credit where credit is due but that little squirt became a dart thrower!

Not saying Milroe can't become an elite passer...just that I want an elite passer and an elite run game. Need both!

 

[BamaMoon]

IOW, when CNS says he wants us to be more balanced and run the ball better (maybe even more) I don't think he means we only need a "game manager" QB that really is just a ho-hum passer.

 

[AWRTR]

IOW, when CNS says he wants us to be more balanced and run the ball better (maybe even more) I don't think he means we only need a "game manager" QB that really is just a ho-hum passer.

We had balance with Mac and Tua at QB. Najee was a beast.

 

[CoolBreeze]

Here is a nugget to contemplate:

Nick Saban Sends Interesting Message on QB Room: 'We're Not Disappointed in Anyone's Progress'

Nick Saban used interesting phrasing when discussing Alabama's quarterback room.

heavy.com

 

[Tideflyer]

I suspect if Saban didn't think Milroe could make the step, he would have told him to transfer.

That’s entirely possible, OR he might transition to another position, although I don’t think it likely.