I think part of that is because our primary focus seems to have been defensive line and defensive backs. Also, even if Damien Harris and Bo go pro, we still have some very, very good running backs that other guys would have to wait behind. We also have a sophomore at QB who has led us to 26 wins in two years and a guy behind him that many think has even more potential and a guy redshirting behind him. We also have some fantastic freshmen receivers. I think next year we will see us get another top QB and a few RBs and WRs. Of course, I always focus more on the linemen that we sign on both sides of the ball because I like when we have plenty of those big talented dudes. Speaking of which, how big would it be if Daron Payne came back? I know; I know; he is going pro, but it would be huge.
Will Tua see time against UGA ?
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With all due respect that's because the current class won't be finalized until February. If it turns out to be a lesser class then maybe the theory is correct. I feel like we've both made our points known at this point so I'll drop the subject. I think it's worth revisiting once the current class is finalized though..
This could be a huge positive for 2019. Top elite RB’s might see a path to walk in and start with only Najee being the only stud RB for fall 2019. Same thing with WR, they might see they can be the next Ridley as a freshman. Finally QB... Especially if Tua bails... Even if he stays, they can look at sit 1 year and I’m the guy for 2 or 3.
I know TIDE-HSV has commented before we have gotten ‘constipated’ at the skill positions and that can create issues. We had a class or 2 where folks Q’d our CB class and it seems Saban got a bunch this class. Kids want to go where they will play and win.
I would be absolutely shocked, flabbergasted, and blown away if we hold them to under 100 yards rushing. I think they learned their lesson in their first match-up with AU not to abandon their bread and butter. If we do hold them to under 100 rushing, yes, I also think we will easily beat them. The proof will be in the pudding on that one.
I'm confused if this was aimed towards me. What does whistling past the graveyard have to do with someone having a differing opinion on a subject? Are we not allowed to respectfully disagree anymore? If this wasn't directed at me then kindly disregard
It was meant in good fun....in jest...but as they say there's some truth in jest.I'm confused if this was aimed towards me. What does whistling past the graveyard have to do with someone having a differing opinion on a subject? Are we not allowed to respectfully disagree anymore? If this wasn't directed at me then kindly disregard
Lately, when anyone has expressed concerns about our offensive play or, in this case, recruiting, there's a chorus of objections as if everything is just perfect. However, it seems some real concerns are just being ignored as if the concerns aren't real....classic case of whistling past the graveyard.
Is it really whistling passed the graveyard??? I don't know what some people expect Alabama to do between now and playing Georgia in a week. No everything is not perfect but Alabama is a win away from their 5th national title in 9 years. They are playing in their third straight national championship game. This isn't directed at you personally but I remember people earlier in the season on the forum people saying every week "that kind of effort won't beat Clemson" well Alabama did beat Clemson, and they beat them with Jalen only throwing for 120 yards. I mean would anyone have believed that before the game??? Now I see people saying "that kind of effort won't beat Georgia". My point is, Maybe its not so much "whistling past the graveyard" so much as its "yeah we get it, the Offense has flaws...Alabama still is in a good position to win another national title"
I don't see anybody proposing we make a radical change for the championship game. Tua's ready, I think, if Jalen gets hurt or we fall way behind OR get a big lead.
The bigger discussion to me is about the long view of our offensive stategy and play. I won't rehash what's been said plenty of times. But this is where the concerns of several insightful posters are seemingly being dismissed.
I would never confirm on a public message board that something of this nature was sourced or opinion. At least not until it had been publicly stated elsewhere by a reputable person. Something like the negative recruiting like I mentioned earlier, no problem there.
Tua is a good guy and does/says the right things for a guy in his position. If Jalen starts again next year, he’ll start his senior year as well unless injured. Tua can’t afford sitting 2 years and placing all his eggs on one season to impress NFL scouts - for an NCAA QB it’s just a bad decision. Believe what you want...
I don’t think you’re getting what I’m saying. Even if we get all the guys targeted, those positions won’t be as strong as the ones in the past few years. We don’t have to wait until the class is finalized to know that. We’re not in on the highest ranked guys at those positions...
Right, and from what I've read (someone can correct me if I'm wrong) that's mainly due to the fact that this will be our smallest class in a long time so we're being more selective. The DB that "flipped" from Bama (Joseph) didn't even receive a LOI to sign from Bama because we're being more selective this cycle. We could've signed him and would be higher ranked at this point but that doesn't fill a need / we're targeting players higher up the board.
We're not going to have the #1 recruiting class every year. UGA has the top class on lock because they're in an inverse situation than we are. They will be signing a larger class and combine that with the new coach hype and that results in a stronger class.
To get to the point - do you really think that if we had simply passed for more yards this year that we'd have the #1 class right now? If so, I'm sorry, I just disagree. I mean look at the 2019 rankings - we're 3rd right now. IMO the offense or lack of a flashy passing game is not hurting us in recruiting. Just a perfect storm of the things I mentioned above that means UGA will probably edge us for the top class this year. It's a real reach to say that if Tua were playing that we would have finished higher in recruiting this year. Also, by this theory UGA wouldn't have the top ranked class because they are something like the 100th rated passing offense..
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Have you seen the comments made by current receivers about Jalen? They have been made publicly. You don't think that recruits see this stuff?
If you were a premier WR hoping to get to the NFL, would you rather play for a team running a pro set offense or an RPO offense like Alabama's? Guys like Ridley, Cooper and Jones came to play in a pro set offense.
I'd rather play for a NFL factory like Alabama because all offenses, even in the NFL, have RPO elements. Have you seen the Chiefs play? Heavy RPO presence in their offense..
No, you wouldn't. OSU is proof positive.
Look, this doesn't matter if the passing game improves. Let's just hope that it does. I am certainly hoping for as much at OSU next year.
This is what I disagree about. I don't think the passing game is hurting our recruiting. Most interviews or quotes I see from recruits say they come to Alabama to play for Saban. That's why we have very little turnover when assistants leave our program every year. Again, if the passing game was such a detriment to our recruiting then why does UGA have the #1 class with the 100th something ranked pass offense? Pro style or not their WRs hardly get any targets.
I don't doubt what you say about OSU because like I said you'd know more about that but you can't just take what's happened with OSU recruiting and generalize that rationale across every program. Correct me if I'm wrong but OSU also doesn't seem to sign top flight RBs or at least develop them that well. Other than Zeke what RB has Meyer put in the NFL from his time at OSU? Might be more of a problem with Meyer's development of skill position players than the actual system he's running..
Skill players in NFL since Meyer arrived at OSU:
Posey - WR
Herron - RB
Hyde - RB
Smith - WR
Spencer - WR
Heuerman - TE
Elliott - RB
Thomas - WR
Miller - WR (athlete)
Vannet - TE
Samuel - WR
Brown - WR
Yeah, he really struggles to develop NFL talent, and these are just the guys drafted (no UFAs).
This has nothing to do with having the #1 class. You can still get top talent with a small class. We haven't done that this year.
You mention UGA to support your thinking. Easy retort - "Come to Athens. See what we're building? Jake can make the throws when needed! We just need you here."
We can't say the same.
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Common sense says it will have to have a negative impact...especially if what we've seen this year doesn't get better.
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