Good article about the potential QB transfer from ECU. Sorry if already posted

Sounds like he has no illusions as to what it will take to get playing time in Tuscaloosa. Coming in this fall and winning the starting QB job would be quite an accomplishment.

Crimson White said:

Good article about the young fellow, and also an interesting comment toward the end that may give a clue about who may be ahead in the competition for starting qb, if there is that...

"Enos told Minshew that the main thing he is looking for in his quarterbacks at Alabama is decision-making. He wants his quarterbacks to be able to go through progressions and make smart plays."

https://www.seccountry.com/alabama/...w-graduate-transfer-quarterback-east-carolina

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That is an interesting quote by Enos...considering all the talk about Tua and Jalen. It is the way we need to do things though.


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Sounds like a great option considering the uncertainties at QB. Now, for a quality guy ( at least 1 ) for the interior D line and we`re set IMO.

No comment on his ability as I just now learned he existed. But I will say I admire his guts in transferring here with our QB situation being the way it is.

I wouldn't read too much into this w/r/t Jalen Hurts. The fact is that we took a preferred walk-on at QB (Braxton Barker) and would prefer that he not count for the next four or five years by playing him at some point this season. So it is "cheaper" to the scholarship situation to bring in this guy for one season and stash away Barker as a developmental project. We really kinda need at least 4 guys who can play at quarterback too. I'd also concede that it is less likely that Tua or Jalen is taking garbage time snaps since we know what we're getting with those two. More likely that Mac Jones and any grad transfer we bring into fold get the bulk of the garbage time snaps.


I will say that Enos' comments seem to point towards Tagvailoa being a philosophical preference with this new offensive staff. I still imagine that Jalen Hurts would be getting snaps at quarterback though. I think we're going to see something like the 2006 Gators QB rotation next year. We get so much mileage off that QB sweep near the goal line. For that reason alone, I see a role for Hurts in this offense in short yardage.

There's not a lot of college film on him but here's his senior high school video, it gives you an idea of his abilities.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JhRFWO6Mfb0

Sounds like a aged battle proven QB with his head on straight.

Wonder if he can do other things like special teams or catch the ball. Did he hold for kicks at ECU? Maybe he can help Jalen out in the slot?

He was a good one for the Bulldogs.

What really stands out to me is that he was a team captain.

Heh, as wrong as I was he sounds just like the type of guy I wanted Alabama to get last year (the difference is this year the numbers are very different). Seems like a good fit and backup plan as long as he arrives understanding he's not likely to play meaningful minutes.

Good article. Thanks!

rgw said:

I wouldn't read too much into this w/r/t Jalen Hurts. The fact is that we took a preferred walk-on at QB (Braxton Barker) and would prefer that he not count for the next four or five years by playing him at some point this season. So it is "cheaper" to the scholarship situation to bring in this guy for one season and stash away Barker as a developmental project. We really kinda need at least 4 guys who can play at quarterback too. I'd also concede that it is less likely that Tua or Jalen is taking garbage time snaps since we know what we're getting with those two. More likely that Mac Jones and any grad transfer we bring into fold get the bulk of the garbage time snaps.


I will say that Enos' comments seem to point towards Tagvailoa being a philosophical preference with this new offensive staff. I still imagine that Jalen Hurts would be getting snaps at quarterback though. I think we're going to see something like the 2006 Gators QB rotation next year. We get so much mileage off that QB sweep near the goal line. For that reason alone, I see a role for Hurts in this offense in short yardage.

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If this comes to fruition like you said and like I hope it does, this offense could be incredibly dynamic. There are so many explosive play makers at the skill positions and the offensive line will be extremely talented and deep. Getting both of these talented quarterbacks involved and not affect the rhythm of the offense could result in this year's unit being one of the best ever. Plus it keeps both guys happy.

The 6-foot-1, 223-pound quarterback said he plans to visit Tuscaloosa, which is roughly a 2 1/2-hour drive west on I-20 from Brandon, Miss., as soon as he can. It’s likely the school he chooses if everything goes well on his visit.

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Someone needs to buy the writer a map and a compass.

BamaMan09 said:

If this comes to fruition like you said and like I hope it does, this offense could be incredibly dynamic. There are so many explosive play makers at the skill positions and the offensive line will be extremely talented and deep. Getting both of these talented quarterbacks involved and not affect the rhythm of the offense could result in this year's unit being one of the best ever. Plus it keeps both guys happy.

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I think we wanted to mix the two in the second half but the staff didn't really have a good strategy for doing so. I think you can do the 2-QB system when you have a very structured method rotating the guys and it is clearly defined who is the "regular" quarterback. Hurts would have to accept a lesser role in what I'm imagining but his impact could be immense.