Poll: David Palmer or Jaylen Waddle?

[Padreruf]

Who scored the most TD's? I believe that is Waddle, even with all these other great receivers.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Who scored the most TD's? I believe that is Waddle, even with all these other great receivers.

Palmer had 11 total TDs at Bama, Waddle currently has 17.

 

[TideEngineer08]

Palmer had 11 total TDs at Bama, Waddle currently has 17.

That's amazing that he only had 11. But he went pro after 1993, and Jay Barker had his best passing season in 1994. He still didn't throw for 2000 yards though.

 

[BamaMoon]

Like most have said, I think Waddle is just faster and fits perfectly with what we are doing with our offensive philosophy.

If there is one thing I'd say Palmer wins over Waddle with is "smoothness." When Palmer ran he just looked so smooth and effortless. For you young ones that never saw Palmer, I'd compare it to Waddle but with Devonta Smiths elegant, graceful stride.

 

[bamamick]

As long as Waddle doesn't have to play qb we are good.

 

[BamaMoon]

As long as Waddle doesn't have to play qb we are good.

Reminds me of the play when Palmer ran in the two point conversion against UT to tie the game at the end. I was there and (despite the tie game) it was really more like a loss for UT than a tie because they thought they had the game in the bag.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Reminds me of the play when Palmer ran in the two point conversion against UT to tie the game at the end. I was there and (despite the tie game) it was really more like a loss for UT than a tie because they thought they had the game in the bag.

That play was fantastic. Everyone watching at home, in the stadium, on the field, etc knew what was coming. They still could not stop it.

 

[Padreruf]

Palmer had 11 total TDs at Bama, Waddle currently has 17.

With more games coming...he could easily hit 25 or so...

 

[BamaMoon]

That play was fantastic. Everyone watching at home, in the stadium, on the field, etc knew what was coming. They still could not stop it.

Yep, as soon as he went under center there was no question. And it wasn't even close!

 

[We_are_Bama]

It's weird that anyone old enough (like me) to have appreciated Palmer is still alive to see Waddle and still votes Palmer.

Palmer was amazing, but Waddle is another level.

I remember being just blown away by Palmer in the early 1990's. If someone would have told me then that in 30 years, there would be a guy who was even faster, I would never have believed it. There isn't even a word for Waddle's speed.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Reminds me of the play when Palmer ran in the two point conversion against UT to tie the game at the end. I was there and (despite the tie game) it was really more like a loss for UT than a tie because they thought they had the game in the bag.

The memory of that play sparked this poll. I’ll probably come up with more players to choose from, I think it’s an enjoyable discussion.

I agree with B1G, Palmer, for his time, is a slightly more electrifying Waddle (because of the passing ability). We can’t complain about how the rules favor the offense so much more now and then use total touchdowns as a comparative measure. I chose Palmer because he was the guy the offense created ways to get the ball, same as we do Waddle now.

 

[Go Bama]

Waddle is clearly better. I voted for Palmer anyway just because I love the guy so much. A girl I worked with gave me a Waddle jersey that I wore on game days until I got too fat for it. I still have it, but I'm still too fat for it.

It's fun to think about comparing players from different eras, but the modern players are almost always better. I can remember 290 was a monster NFL lineman.

 

[teamplayer]

It's weird that anyone old enough (like me) to have appreciated Palmer is still alive to see Waddle and still votes Palmer.

Palmer was amazing, but Waddle is another level.

Still alive? I was at UA when Palmer was there, and I'm only 49, but that changes to 50 in a few days. I hope I have a few more good years left in me. Anyway, I never thought I would pick someone over Palmer, but Waddle seems to be another level. Of course, I imagine if Palmer played in today's game that he may make me change my mind again. Palmer would have loved to have the ball that much in open space.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Still alive? I was at UA when Palmer was there, and I'm only 49, but that changes to 50 in a few days. I hope I have a few more good years left in me.

I meant if you were old enough to appreciate both. Lots of people were seven or eight years old and have no idea how spectacular Palmer was for his time. And plenty have passed on in the interim.

 

[mlh]

I had to vote for Palmer. I guess I'm just old and nostalgic. But I remember DP as being one of the most exciting players I've ever seen.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Yep, as soon as he went under center there was no question. And it wasn't even close!

And I am very thankful we don't have ties anymore. If that game had gone to OT, I am almost certain we would have won it.

 

[CrimsonTheory]

Palmer could make guys miss in space, but the only reason that he outran anyone back then is because all players (or almost all players) were much, much slower. Today he couldn't outrun defensive linemen, much less DBs. For his era, he was Waddle - maybe even a better version. In this era, he wouldn't be close.

Today, I'd take Waddle. Today, Palmer probably doesn't even get an offer from Alabama.

Could the case be made that the pads today are nowhere near as bulky as they were in those days? The training these guys goes through today is a lot more advance than those days.

This is why you can't do topic's like "Palmer or Waddle". Two completely different eras.

 

[Con]

This is like choosing between Elle McPherson and Kathy Ireland. You really can't go wrong.

I would choose Waddle because of the physical conditioning that he has over Palmer. I know that probably has a lot to do with the time that they both played, but that sets Waddle apart in my opinion.

 

[B1GTide]

Could the case be made that the pads today are nowhere near as bulky as they were in those days? The training these guys goes through today is a lot more advance than those days.

This is why you can't do topic's like "Palmer or Waddle". Two completely different eras.

I think it is all training. The science of the entire physical preparation process is so much more advanced today.

 

[bamamc1]

Reminds me of the play when Palmer ran in the two point conversion against UT to tie the game at the end. I was there and (despite the tie game) it was really more like a loss for UT than a tie because they thought they had the game in the bag.

Everybody in the stadium knew what was about to happen and UT still couldn’t stop him.