But I believe they want to win with the guy they have worked with for the past several years.
There no one that really fits that bill.
Coker, hasn't been here a year. He knows the system better now than he did, but there's still the same type of issues he had last season. Jacob, when he's on, HE'S ON. Yet, on the other hand, when he's off it's the type of play that could easily cost the team a game, if not more.
Two others, Bateman and Morris....the later running with wide receivers recently, neither with a pass in D1 play.
Barnett? We simply don't know how he's going to progress but we do know he's not in SEC football shape right now. He needs to gain weight and muscle mass.
That brings us around to Cornwell. First of all, we've got to take into account Saban's reluctance to start a frosh (even one that's 'shirted.) Now, the good thing about DC is he's progressed better than those around him. That in itself flies in the face of those who caution those on the bench won't develop due to another QB joining that position group. There are those that believe he's earn the starting job before, or during the season. We'll see how that works itself out but let's look at one aspect of that.
He's a freshman. If we look back over Saban's coaching tenure he's not one that leans towards starting guys this young.
If Braxton Miller came in and just blew everyone away with his greatness, then he might change some minds. However, I believe the team bond is what makes this team great. I sincerely hope Braxton Miller stays a long way away from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Throughout these discussions on Braxton I've cautioned to closely look "at the messengers" who are saying "he's Tuscaloosa bound." One thing for sure is that Miller has left that possibility open. I've never put hopes in what he might bring, but I have said what he does bring: starting experience in D1 play.
I wonder how many against this transfer have based their feelings on where he's coming from; not what he brings. There's no doubt Meyer doesn't want a healthy Miller on another team. After all, that kind of move could keep OSU from repeating. (Part of me likes the idea just because it would grate on Urban's nerves...A LOT.)
If he comes, I like the move. If he doesn't, it's not a make or break for the success of the 2015 team. A QB with his talent, experience, as long as he's healthy just adds more talent to the roster.
I fully realize the QB position carries a different opinion, from fans, about how it should shake out. As I see this, it's no different than a guy like James Carpenter coming in when he did. Or, a Dominick Jackson. How many players were already on the roster, in that position, when they arrived?
We've got a lot of guys on scholarship at the WR position. But, the team is getting a visit from a WR named Massey this weekend. Here's a kid committed to East Carolina but ended up in JUCO in MS. Are people going to look at him and say they'd rather he didn't?
Both of these guys aren't going to have a bearing on how, or who, the staff recruits. It very well could have a big impact on how the team does this season.
Which brings me back to the question, "why not?" Is it all due to him coming from OSU?
