The “New” Alabama Offense Under DeBoer/Grubb

[BamaInCummingGA]

DeBoer doesn't see Milroe like you do. DeBoer sees him as a dangerous weapon, as he has a Midas touch with quarterbacks. I think he helps Milroe correct a lot of those issues. We'll see.

I'll be willing to bet he doesn't see Milroe the way do, either.

 

[gtgilbert]

Did Washington run any RPO type “stuff” with Penix?

Yes, but a majority of the runs are to RBs, if not there pass

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I don't think CKD can see any of the returning QB's as anything other than starting with a blank slate. He can look at last years tape (I guess) but at the end of the day he has to see the QB's in HIS offense, not last seasons.

 

[gtgilbert]

Did you watch the video? George tells us that a running quarterback in this system can be deadly.

GT also talked about all the reads and decisions the QB has to make. In 23 Rees had to take the most simple reads out of JMs hands because he wasn't getting it correct.

 

[CoolBreeze]

GT also talked about all the reads and decisions the QB has to make. In 23 Reeshad to take the most simple reads out of JMs hands because he wasn't getting it correct.

There are a lot of good options at QB and this staff knows what it wants. Get the feeling there will be a couple guys hitting the portal after the Spring game.

 

[Countrytider2]

GT also talked about all the reads and decisions the QB has to make. In 23 Reeshad to take the most simple reads out of JMs hands because he wasn't getting it correct.

For Milroe to be considered a “running” QB, he isn’t particularly good with the RPO type plays..

 

[SkullDuckery]

QB will work itself out. I’m just hoping they can mold this Oline into something special. Are we to big up front for this system? Seems I’ve read there is a lot of lineman pulling so that’s not the bulldoze style we tried to accomplish in 2023.

 

[westide]

I think with our new coaches we will see an improvement in the OL. I will be interested in seeing how all the QBs perform when that happens.

 

[Ole Man Dan]

DeBoer doesn't see Milroe like you do. DeBoer sees him as a dangerous weapon, as he has a Midas touch with quarterbacks. I think he helps Milroe correct a lot of those issues. We'll see.

If DeBoer can't fix the problem we could be left with a couple of Freshmen. I was hoping for more competition to see if our other QBs are close to running the DeBoer Offense. I'm looking for the Fallback options if Milroe still can't read defenses.

 

[Ledsteplin]

If DeBoer can't fix the problem we could be left with a couple of Freshmen. I was hoping for more competition to see if our other QBs are close to running the DeBoer Offense. I'm looking for the Fallback options if Milroe still can't read defenses.

He'll be fine.

 

[Grogan11]

Anybody think bringing in Will Rogers is a good idea? I would’ve said no a week ago but after how the last week has gone I would definitely give it some serious thought if I were CKD.

 

[TideEngineer08]

Anybody think bringing in Will Rogers is a good idea? I would’ve said no a week ago but after how the last week has gone I would definitely give it some serious thought if I were CKD.

Not if it risks any of our guys transferring out.
I’d rather take my lumps with the young guys we have and them learning the system than to have a one year vet and then to lose any of the guys we have.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

I would almost guarantee DeBoer is going to give Milroe a really long look at QB.

Apparently Milroe has been one of the leaders in getting players to stay. He's also obviously the incumbent starter.

I don't think DeBoer will simply hand him the job but I do think he'll make sure he gives Milroe a real opportunity to win it. I wouldn't even be surprised if we split reps game 1 if Milroe hasn't won it outright.

Granted I have no idea what DeBoer's philosophy or style is I just assume based on the little I've seen that he's going to try not to rock the boat too hard too quickly.

 

[imauafan]

Anybody think bringing in Will Rogers is a good idea? I would’ve said no a week ago but after how the last week has gone I would definitely give it some serious thought if I were CKD.

IMHO, no. He is a very good person and a good QB, especially for Leach's offense, but I'm not sure he is any better fit for CKD's offense than the QB's that we already have on the roster.

 

[tusks_n_raider]

CKD started Penix as a freshman, I'm not certain Sayin won't be the guy next year.

I'm trying to not get overly excited about it but just watching the HS stuff he has Tua/Bryce level talent.

If he can pick up the new system quicker than the other guys it's going to be almost impossible to keep him off the field.

I think Ty is the only guy who could beat him out but they are all on even footing right now with a new playbook/system and a staff who won't play favorites due to loyalty.

 

[tusks_n_raider]

Just watching the breakdowns of the video posted of CKD's offense, he is going to have to learn how to make RPO rreads and not have them predetermined. There are a lot of moving parts in his offense. As one the guys in the video says, " if you're on defense you better know your reads" referring to how confusing the presnap alignments can be on the defense.

Yep

Our most recent OC's have been playing tiddlywinks

CKD and Grubb play 5D Chess while the board's view is obstructed with smoke and mirrors.

If Ty or Sayin can mentally pick things up then go ahead and pour one out for opposing defenses.

 

[Con]

Yep

Our most recent OC's have been playing tiddlywinks

CKD and Grubb play 5D Chess while the board's view is obstructed with smoke and mirrors.

If Ty or Sayin can mentally pick things up then go ahead and pour one out for opposing defenses.

Other teams can’t just watch film from years gone by now knowing that Coach Saban really keeps the offense the same. They have to do a lot more preparation to get ready for us now.

 

[B1GTide]

I would almost guarantee DeBoer is going to give Milroe a really long look at QB.

Apparently Milroe has been one of the leaders in getting players to stay. He's also obviously the incumbent starter.

I don't think DeBoer will simply hand him the job but I do think he'll make sure he gives Milroe a real opportunity to win it. I wouldn't even be surprised if we split reps game 1 if Milroe hasn't won it outright.

Granted I have no idea what DeBoer's philosophy or style is I just assume based on the little I've seen that he's going to try not to rock the boat too hard too quickly.

Losing will empty the locker room faster than changing QBs. If he is smart, his focus will be on preparing the team to play winning football, not making any single player happy.

 

[Carollovestide]

A lot of the quitters going to the TP will absolutely regret not coming/staying here. Most of these are offensive players and we're about to build an awesome offense. I hope they do well in life but I hope their playing days go down the toilet. I have nothing for them.

I’m with you !!!!!!! If they don’t care enough about Bama to stay and continue the TRADITION then i say don’t let the door hit ya in the behind on the way out the door !!!!!

 

[bamaslammer]

Milro is still QB1 until someone beats him out. The primary difference now is that all the QB's are learning this offense from scratch so time in the system doesn't necessarily help you. But there are certain universal qualities a player gets from live action that will translate. Alabama's passing attack was extremely anemic last season. JM was very accurate with the long ball if he's allowed to just sit back there. Something the Barn found out the hard way. You can't run an offense on that however. You win games by getting first downs and with red zone performance. JM will need to up his game to keep his job. It's as simple as that. Can he? Will he? We shall see. There is no reason he can't build on what he learned last year and a different system might help him do that. We will know a little more after spring.