Just a hunch............no concrete evidence that he will, but I've felt for a long time that Jalen will transfer. I could be wrong, and if I am then that's ok. I think Jones sticks around to try and win the starting job from Tua.............but as the poster above stated, both could go, especially since both Tua's brother and Tyson have committed..........hard to say what will happenNot in any way disputing, but just curious — why do you think Jones stays?
Agreed, I don't get this one.If Jalen leaves you need a 3rd QB. Other than that, this makes no sense. He is not going to play QB for Alabama
I was thinking the same thing...With absolutely no inside information, I think either Hurts or Jones is transferring.
If there were no QBs transferring, a fourth QB who is
-- a true freshman
-- from a private high school in Arkansas
-- thought Arkansas State was his next best option, and
-- signs between the end of the spring semester and beginning of the first summer term in Tuscaloosa
does not in any way fit the profile of a Saban recruit.
Absent a QB transfer, it just makes no sense. Saban doesn't do anything without a clear purpose, so we're left to piece together what he might be thinking.
While you could construct all sorts of scenarios, the simplest one is a transfer, leaving us with two QBs on scholarship, and needing some disaster insurance.
Lacking a reason to think otherwise, I have to go with Occam's Razor -- the simplest explanation is usually the best one. If that's right, the only question left is who -- Hurts or Jones?
Very plausible as well..............and I had considered that too. It would be beneficial to Jones. Something just makes me think ( and I could be very wrong) that after all the comments made not long ago, the decision might have already been made if certain parameters aren't met.............again, just a hunchI actually agree with your conclusion that Jones stays, but get there a different way.
I think Jones is looking at Tua being the starter for two years. After which time, Jones will be a RS Junior, competing against guys two years younger. All the while, getting the best coaching, and winning championships.
Not a bad gig, and a thought process Saban would love.
And he's always one play away from startingAssuming Hurts transfers, I don't think Jones has any real reason to transfer. He'd be getting backup minutes, and he could re-evaluate the situation after the season.