Interesting reading. With one caveat, I tend to agree with the author’s assessment of the QB situation. Ty Simpson just looks like an infinitely better passer than Jalen Milroe. And acknowledging that Milroe is far better than Simpson as a runner, Simpson’s not bad himself.
But a QB’s running ability isn’t what we want to rely on. And I still remember Milroe’s two consecutive fumbles against aTm, both caused by a lack of situational awareness in combination with exceedingly poor ball security.
Mistakes happen when you’re a RS Freshman in your first start. What really bothered me is not learning from the mistake and repeating it less than 20 minutes later.
The caveat being that BOB hasn’t exactly been a great developer of talent. I don’t see where Bryce is any better this year than last…he might have even regressed a bit, though WR and OL shortcomings obscure that picture. Simpson grew up in a coach’s household, so his skill set was more developed than Milroe’s when he hit campus.
If the new OC is able to develop Milroe quickly, I could see a battle headed into fall camp. If not, the author’s right in that there’s a good chance Milroe will transfer after spring ball, and our QB2 becomes a true freshman.
I don’t see the author’s optimism for the TE position. Outzs is a fine blocker, but not much as a receiver. I certainly wouldn’t characterize him as “a beast,” at the position. And “the sky’s the limit” for Niblack? I guess the author sees something I don’t.
