Let's Talk QB's (Who Should Be The Backup?)

[colbysullivan]

I think he just completely lacks confidence (which is partially on coaching). He's just constantly over thinking and second guessing. There are times he would get more as a runner if he just planted his foot and went up hill

It’s because he’s not a QB.

 

[JDCrimson]

Honestly, I think Milroe would have performed better if he were in a huddle before each play. We already let the clock run under 10s before snap the ball. A huddle can do wonders for a guys confidence and give the defense less time to diagnose your offense.

 

[BamaMark.]

It’s because he’s not a QB.

Unfortunately for everyone I believe you are correct.

 

[92tide]

True, but aTm scored 17 points off Milroe turnovers. Our defense played great, but Milroe single-handedly kept them in the game. It was a truly horrible performance.

if it was truly horrible, we would have lost. thankfully, the good (his 3 td passes) was enough to overcome the bad (of which there was plenty).

 

[CrimsonEyeshade]

Just looking at Milroe, you would think he would be a lot more physical as a running QB, but he seems to not like contact that much. Better get Simpson some more reps because if Bryce gets hurt again, we'll be in trouble.

QBs are taught to avoid contact. We already have more than enough or ours hurt.

 

[editder]

Yeah they put the stat up like it had already happened

And with a little too much glee IMO.

 

[92tide]

True, but aTm scored 17 points off Milroe turnovers. Our defense played great, but Milroe single-handedly kept them in the game. It was a truly horrible performance.

iirc, 14 was after milroe fumbles, 3 after the jase fumble, and 3 after one of reichard's missed fgs

 

[92tide]

And with a little too much glee IMO.

and we're going to have a 3rd straight week of listening to gary and brad get giddy at the possibility of an upset

 

[westide]

I would bet Simpson is very football savvy since his dad is a coach. He seems to have the physical tools and the ability to extend plays. If Bryce isn't good to go, I could see him getting some playing time. If Jalen plays the whole game, I am going to double up on my cardiac meds and have 911 on speed dial.

 

[editder]

and we're going to have a 3rd straight week of listening to gary and brad get giddy at the possibility of an upset

It really gets under the skin. I know I could turn the volume down, but it’s like a train wreck—I can’t look away.

 

[JohnD]

Secondly, I do not agree with awarding someone a status on the team "for the rest of the season." If this is true, why should any #3 player bust his tail to earn more playing time?

Valid question. I've often wondered the same about how you keep even the #2 OL motivated to keep busting his tail. This year has been a little different but for many years we never subbed OL's when it mattered. And in that scenario, what motivated the starter to bust his tail when he knows he's not coming out?

 

[BamaMoon]

he definitely didn't have a great game, but 3 of those select few throws led to 21 of our 24 points. that is far better than the 14 given up on his turnovers and other miscues

This is why I said that: He's SUPPOSED to be able to complete passes (and he did for 3 tds), but he's NOT SUPPOSED to give the other team easy points. Considering the fumbles, INT and other terrible passes that were ALMOST disastrous the bad outweighed the good IMO.

 

[mlh]

I would bet Simpson is very football savvy since his dad is a coach. He seems to have the physical tools and the ability to extend plays. If Bryce isn't good to go, I could see him getting some playing time. If Jalen plays the whole game, I am going to double up on my cardiac meds and have 911 on speed dial.

If Jalen plays the whole game, and struggles like he did against aTm, then you can look for Simpson to enter the transfer portal at the end of the season.

 

[CajunCrimson]

If Jalen plays the whole game, and struggles like he did against aTm, then you can look for Simpson to enter the transfer portal at the end of the season.

I doubt that. One game is one game. Bigger picture

 

[crimson fan man]

NIAGARA FALLS... slowly i turned, step by step! Only the old timers will get the reference.

The only time I've seen this is on a three stooges short.

 

[rtr90]

Unfortunately for everyone I believe you are correct.

Fumbles can be explained .. they were forced
What bothers me more is how erratic JM was passing ... the receivers were nowhere near
You can correct fumbles but passing is not something which get corrected in a week

 

[9gks]

woah settle down it was the guys first collegiate start. QBing is mental and he was nervous. Folks don’t perform well when nervous.

The only time i remember saban benching a qb was jalen for tua otherwise his track record is to go with the designated starter boom or bust.

Cooper Bateman is calling

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Cooper Bateman is calling

Barnett as well. He had a deer in headlights look and Jalen came in and was the starter from then on.

 

[Isaiah 63:1]

Fumbles can be explained .. they were forced…

Technically so, but made far more likely by the way he was carrying the ball in traffic: one handed. That’s on him (or coaching)…

 

[Rolltide51]

The only time I've seen this is on a three stooges short.

The only time I've seen this is on a three stooges short.

you tube has some abbott and costello routines doing it too. i like the stooges better