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[Justneedme81]

He is GMac's pick to win the job.

Who?

 

[Justneedme81]

 

[24and7]

Aikido and judo “ sensitivity training” is always great for linemen too..

 

[BamaFan334]

Good gracious Pritchett, Latham, and Proctor are massive. Assuming that's Alinen, and he's a big ole boy.

 

[SnakeDoc]

I've always found this to be a backward mentality for coaches. Shouldn't it be the other way around? The QB needs to find a way to make the HC happy. That pretty much would solve everything, IMO.

Exactly.

 

[Justneedme81]

Good gracious Pritchett, Latham, and Proctor are massive. Assuming that's Alinen, and he's a big ole boy.

This will be the most physical OL for Alabama this fall.

 

[SnakeDoc]

Who?

Simpson

 

[Justneedme81]

Simpson

I think it's close. Buchner arriving at Alabama definitely helped Simpson.

 

[Nothing_But_A_Winner00]

Oh I agree with you 100% there. And I cannot personally answer that question because I didn't even really pay attention to A-Day nor have I heard anything out of practice. I just think Saban wants a guy that has the ability to get out of a situation. Hurts, Tua, and Bryce were all mobile to very mobile quarterbacks and could get out of trouble and we saw a lot of success with them.

If we had the receivers to just blow past everyone or experienced route runners, a pocket passer like Mac will suffice since a guy like him was very intelligent and know where to get the ball to and quickly get it there. I think we have talented receivers, but young receivers that may get a pocket passers head knocked off.

Simpson and Buchner are mobile, too.

 

[SnakeDoc]

I think it's close. Buchner arriving at Alabama definitely helped Simpson.

I agree. Pushing him in a way that Milroe can't.

 

[Justneedme81]

I agree. Pushing him in a way that Milroe can't.

That's exactly what it was.

 

[BamaFan334]

Simpson and Buchner are mobile, too.

I agree, but ain't close to Milroe.

 

[Justneedme81]

I agree, but ain't close to Milroe.

You can only run so much. At some point you gotta pass.

 

[SnakeDoc]

I agree, but ain't close to Milroe.

But Milroe ain't close in any other category, and those are the important ones.

 

[Justneedme81]

But Milroe ain't close in any other category, and those are the important ones.

The point is his passing isn't up to Bama standard yet. Look at Anthony Richardson. He can run, but can't throw to save. Milroe had an opportunity to grab the job in the spring and he didn't.

 

[Nothing_But_A_Winner00]

Simpson was +4000 for Heisman on 4/27, he is +8000 now. Milroe was +10000 on 7/13, he is +5000 now.

 

[BamaFan334]

You can only run so much. At some point you gotta pass.

Look at Hurts. With a line, he will be better. Him and Bryce were under constant pressure last year. Y'all act like Milroe is a middle school quarterback. Dude has more athleticism and ability than all of us combined, so it's almost comical how he's being discounted to QB3 with "no arm" talent. Bryce received all the attention and reps the last three years, even while he was backup. Milroe getting more attention and focus will develop him.

 

[SnakeDoc]

Look at Hurts. With a line, he will be better. Him and Bryce were under constant pressure last year. Y'all act like Milroe is a middle school quarterback. Dude has more athleticism and ability than all of us combined, so it's almost comical how he's being discounted to QB3 with "no arm" talent. Bryce received all the attention and reps the last three years, even while he was backup. Milroe getting more attention and focus will develop him.

The problem isn't arm "talent." It's touch, accuracy, decision-making, and ball security. He's clearly the third best option at this point.

 

[colbyjacks]

Good gracious Pritchett, Latham, and Proctor are massive. Assuming that's Alinen, and he's a big ole boy.

The white guys are Wilkin Formby, James Brockermeyer, and Seth McLaighlin.

 

[BamaFan334]

But Milroe ain't close in any other category, and those are the important ones.

How do you know? "Ain't close" is a bold statement for a guy suiting up at QB for Nick Saban. I don't expect everyone to see how a guy can fit and play at a position. Some people have a knack for it and others don't. You downplayed Bryce, so I'm not so focused on your idea of the ideal candidate.