🏈 Hurts, Bateman, Barnett and the QB competition

[uofarolltide]

What if Jalen Hurts is clearly the best QB on the roster in both scrimmages?
I mean to ask, is there any situation in which CNS would start a freshman QB?

It's a fair question considering he was the best QB at ADay, and Aaron Suttles said he was the best QB at the open practice. I mean, it's pretty conceivable that he would continue to be the best

 

[ElephantStomp]

If Hurts is the best QB at the end of camp he'll start. Saban will start whoever gives us the best chance at being successful

 

[94 Grad]

What if Jalen Hurts is clearly the best QB on the roster in both scrimmages?
I mean to ask, is there any situation in which CNS would start a freshman QB?

It's a fair question considering he was the best QB at ADay, and Aaron Suttles said he was the best QB at the open practice. I mean, it's pretty conceivable that he would continue to be the best

There is more to being the "best" QB than looking good on the field at A day or in Scrimmage. Understanding of the play book, ability to read the defense and check to adjustments, team leadership to name a few things may not show up in a scrimmage or A day setting.

I don't think Nick is caught up in being a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior... he's going to play the best player at each position. IF that is Jalen, it won't matter that he's a Freshman... I think it may only matter if all other things were equal... IE if two players are of equal ability, execution and leadership, he may defer to the upper classman... however, how often does that happen in then QB realm of things?

 

[OldPlayer]

What if Jalen Hurts is clearly the best QB on the roster in both scrimmages?
I mean to ask, is there any situation in which CNS would start a freshman QB?

It's a fair question considering he was the best QB at ADay, and Aaron Suttles said he was the best QB at the open practice. I mean, it's pretty conceivable that he would continue to be the best

We need to define "best." If he has the best knowledge of the playbook, consistently makes the right decisions, doesn't turn the ball over, has the greatest physical skills, AND the team follows his leadership, why wouldn't he start? However, I don't think he'll be #1 in all categories.

 

[Crimson&WhiteGecko]

What if Jalen Hurts is clearly the best QB on the roster in both scrimmages?
I mean to ask, is there any situation in which CNS would start a freshman QB?

It's a fair question considering he was the best QB at ADay, and Aaron Suttles said he was the best QB at the open practice. I mean, it's pretty conceivable that he would continue to be the best

1st. CNS hasn't revealed that Hurts is the best QB or anyone else for that matter.

2nd. To be a first year starter, you must show that you can take care of the ball. PERIOD.

3rd. Aaron Suttles is a reporter, not a coach, not a coach on staff, nor CNS. So why the hoopla?

4th. There is at thing for web browsing called click bait... you were hooked.

 

[TUSKtimes]

In before the first scrimmage but apparently from some of the different articles and observations, it's Barnett and Hurts out of the gate first in the great QB race. Before you know it, we will be at the half-mile pole.


Barnett my guess. Too early. Need a few scrimmages
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— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) August 11, 2016

 

[riz]

OP reemphasizes my earlier point ...

...while riz has an equal point on the pure number aspect.



Say this out loud.

Nick Saban is going to burn a shirt on a quarterback to run the wildcat package.

That wasn't what i implied at all.

 

[uofarolltide]

Forget knowledge of the playbook and game. We need the best QB in terms of making plays and protecting the football. Jalen Hurts is a really mature guy with a great attitude according to coaches.
If he makes the most plays without turning the ball over, he should start - simple.
We should start whoever can best move our offense down the field minus turnovers, and yes, that can be viewed in practice and scrimmages.
You all like to overcomplicate things. We'll start the QB who can score the most points for our team while not turning it over. Period.
So far, according to my own, and many other accounts, Hurts looks like the best, with Bateman right up there

 

[TerryP]

They typically don't work. Bring in a special package, you key on the package. Wildcat is different because of the numbers.

...while riz has an equal point on the pure number aspect.
.

That wasn't what i implied at all.

Then you've lost me.

 

[T&B]

Hurts Sr year

JALEN HURTS FULL SENIOR YEAR

 

[rollsaban]

Jalen lit up the 1st team defense last night.

He's going to play. You all can make fun of it as much as you want, but this kid isn't going to redshirt. He's not going to start, but he's going to play. Book it.

 

[planomateo]

I think history suggest the chances are slim. I won't be upset with any of the guys getting the nod at QB, but that's my opinion. Pretty easy to trust in Saban's assessment of the situation.

 

[JoshB]

Jalen lit up the 1st team defense last night.

He's going to play. You all can make fun of it as much as you want, but this kid isn't going to redshirt. He's not going to start, but he's going to play. Book it.

Stop it, you dont have insider info. This never ends well.

 

[uofarolltide]

Jalen lit up the 1st team defense last night.

He's going to play. You all can make fun of it as much as you want, but this kid isn't going to redshirt. He's not going to start, but he's going to play. Book it.

If he doesn't start, he's not going to play. We all know how that works.
If he's consistently lighting up the 1st-team D, first off, I'm not surprised given how our D is always lit up by a true dual-threat. Second, he should absolutely be given the job.

 

[JoshB]

If he doesn't start, he's not going to play. We all know how that works.
If he's consistently lighting up the 1st-team D, first off, I'm not surprised given how our D is always lit up by a true dual-threat. Second, he should absolutely be given the job.

You can count on one hand how many times our defense has been "lit up" by any offense...

 

[rollsaban]

Stop it, you dont have insider info. This never ends well.

Yes, As a former player I actually do.

 

[OldPlayer]

If Jalen was going against the #1 defense, wouldn't that put him on the scout team? 1s vs 1s doesn't happen too much, except in scrimmages.

 

[JoshB]

Yes, As a former player I actually do.

Sure you are man.

 

[rick4bama]

I have known who the starting quarterback been for awhile now. I just wanted to read what a you thought were. So the starting quarterback will be the one who will be behind the center when we play USCw. h/t Sorry I had too! I have enjoy all the input here.

 

[BamaFan334]

I have known who the starting quarterback been for awhile now. I just wanted to read what a you thought were. So the starting quarterback will be the one who will be behind the center when we play USCw. h/t Sorry I had too! I have enjoy all the input here.

Are you thinking Tua as well?