| FTBL How much change should be expected in Jalen's QB growth?

[rolltide66]

With 15 practices to prepare for the CFP bowl against UW, how much growth should we expect?
Ball protection;
Long Ball?
Reading the D?
Eye control?

Any old QB's on here able to predict how much could be accomplished in 3 weeks on the practice field

Haven't heard anything about Hurts working with an outside QB guru; is he? and if so, who is it?

underlying issue, who gets enough Practice reps to at least be able to go in and take a snap if Jalen were to be rested? (Cornwell or Murphy?)

 

[No Huddle]

What could be done in three weeks Eye Control and reading the D. I am sure they have seen he does not carry the ball as close to his chest as I would like when he runs with it but that will have to be changed in the off season. If I had to decide I would say Cornwell gets the reps.

 

[AirForceBamaFan]

Do we know for sure if Bateman is leaving before the playoffs?

 

[OldPlayer]

Don't expect miracles in four weeks. What can be done in three weeks that couldn't be done in the past 15+? There isn't any time during the season for a QB to work with a private coach and I don't know how Kiffin/Saban would feel about any work that might disrupt existing tendencies that they plan for/against.

Saban will use the initial practice period to give everybody reps, especially the reserves. It won't be three weeks of only planning for UW. The first week alone will be fundamentals for everybody.

 

[TerryP]

Do we know for sure if Bateman is leaving before the playoffs?

No

 

[bamaledge]

Don't expect miracles in four weeks. What can be done in three weeks that couldn't be done in the past 15+? There isn't any time during the season for a QB to work with a private coach and I don't know how Kiffin/Saban would feel about any work that might disrupt existing tendencies that they plan for/against.

Saban will use the initial practice period to give everybody reps, especially the reserves. It won't be three weeks of only planning for UW. The first week alone will be fundamentals for everybody.

this right here is the truth of it.

 

[JoshB]

I would say Cornwell will obviously get Bateman's reps if he is leaving before the playoffs. Maybe Austin Johnson (an Elba boy) will get some reps too, he's a little like Jalen in that he is a dual-threat while Cornwell is the pure pocket passer.

As far as what can improve I would say his timing will be the biggest improvement leading up to the Peach Bowl IMO.

 

[TUSKtimes]

All I want in 3 weeks is a 4 quarter run to pass ratio game plan that takes full advantage of Hurts skill set as a freshman.

 

[rolltide66]

I would say Cornwell will obviously get Bateman's reps if he is leaving before the playoffs. Maybe Austin Johnson (an Elba boy) will get some reps too, he's a little like Jalen in that he is a dual-threat while Cornwell is the pure pocket passer.

As far as what can improve I would say his timing will be the biggest improvement leading up to the Peach Bowl IMO.

38 WO Austin Johnson WR SO Elba, Al/Elba 6-2/200 no game time
19 PWO Montana Murphy QB FR Southlake, Tx/Carroll

Wondering if there would be any consideration for using #13 as a wildcat QB... he could throw just enough to add a bit of excitement when everyone started loading the box.

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

Echoing @Birdman37, I remember the rematch against LSU for the BCSNCG & the entire offensive game plan was to place it on AJ's throwing arm & accuracy.

I think Jalen will get the same coaching.

 

[No Huddle]

Eye control and reading a D go hand and hand.

 

[ColoradoTide]

With Cornwell being a pocket passer, sounds like he'd play Browning's role on the scout team, yes?

 

[No Huddle]

Good point Colorado

 

[TUSKtimes]

With Cornwell being a pocket passer, sounds like he'd play Browning's role on the scout team, yes?

Saban said he invited John Parker to run the scout team during LSU week because the QBs he had were banged up at the time. With the added potential loss of Bateman, I wouldn't doubt Saban is making calls to Sims, Parker Wilson and whoever is available for the stretch run.

 

[EasyTider]

Hopefully learning not to snap ball on jet sweep when receiver is passing behind the center.

 

[JoshB]

Hopefully learning not to snap ball on jet sweep when receiver is passing behind the center.

You realize that is a called direct snap run play right?

 

[EasyTider]

You realize that is a called direct snap run play right?

Hopefully Kiffin didn't put that one on his interview mix tape. We've snapped it directly off someone's leg eac time.

 

[JoshB]

38 WO Austin Johnson WR SO Elba, Al/Elba 6-2/200 no game time
19 PWO Montana Murphy QB FR Southlake, Tx/Carroll

Wondering if there would be any consideration for using #13 as a wildcat QB... he could throw just enough to add a bit of excitement when everyone started loading the box.

They moved Austin to QB after Barnett transferred. He switched to #19 too, he has been practicing at both positions tho.

 

[JoshB]

Hopefully Kiffin didn't put that one on his interview mix tape. We've snapped it directly off someone's leg eac time.

That's happened twice and Ridley scored a touchdown on another time and Stewart gained like 16 yards on another try.

 

[OldPlayer]

You realize that is a called direct snap run play right?

There is a called direct snap to the WR, but that isn't what happened. CNS even mentioned it in his post game presser.