While I agree about the camera angles, you often get a good enough picture to read the defense with the QB. Thing is, we don't know the route calls so we still don't know where Tua is going with the ball, even if we get the reads correct. The best that we can do is, based on formations and tendencies that we have seen in previous games, make a guess. The defense is making the same guesses. But they are not totally uninformed.With the exception of the RPO plays, which see him reading a LB, I doubt many of us can tell you consistently what he is reading pre-snap, post-snap or otherwise. IMO Tua, Locks, Enos, Saban and probably Gattis are the ones who can tell you on a play by play basis what reads he made and why.
The TV views make it difficult to often see the whole picture. Without looking at it from his perspective and knowing the play call, we just have no real idea.
I am in agreement that he could dump it when he’s in trouble a little sooner and a little more often. Other than that, sit back relax and enjoy it.
I much prefer to break down the game, play by play, than simply watch as if it were a movie. I feel more involved, even if I can't do anything about it.
Alabama does things to help the QB make a read. For instance, when Alabama brings a receiver in motion, it is to see how the defense moves. That can let him know if the defense is man or zone, and it can give away potential edge blitz packages. Also, where are the safeties positioned? What is their posture? That is a great indicator of their role in the called defense.
It is like trying to play chess during the game, but without getting to see the entire board.