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Reier: Hurts made his second straight trip to MPA. Obviously, a lot has happened since his last visit to the camp. One thing we've grown to expect from him is a steadiness and demeanor that doesn't seem to get affected by things going on around him. Did you notice any difference in Jalen from last year to this year in that regard?
Morris: I think you nailed it; just a really steady kid. Kind of laid back, really comfortable in his own skin and really outgoing with the high school and middle school campers. I don't think anyone had more fun with those kids than he did. We were kind of close to each other during roll call every day and we were able to have some good conversations and obviously I got to coach him up during several workouts. I think he knows he wants to get better and be more consistent and he's working on that. He looked good down there. Physically, he's a guy that in that environment is impressive to watch.
Reier: With what you've seen from Jalen the last two years, do you believe he's fit specific or can he thrive in just about any offensive approach?
Morris: It's kind of hard for me to say. He's got the ability to make all the throws. He can do it. I guess it comes down to confidence and where his head is right now. It's tough; he's had three coordinators in three years. Not many people are in that situation and that's a tough environment. Physically, he reminds me a lot of Dak Prescott. Just the way he looks, the athleticism and strength. I think Dak has some of the best touch out there and Jalen probably needs to grow there. As far as looking the part and being able to make the throws, he can do it. Now, can you do it in an environment where bullets are flying and all that? He's had moments when he's shown that he can and then he's had moments when I think he's struggled. Is the struggle there because of a lack of confidence or a lack of reaction skills? I don't know, but I think if he's the starter I could see him having a monster year. It's hard to say what will happen because there are a lot variables, but he's capable.
Alabama Crimson Tide football Nick Saban Jalen Hurts Drew Lock Jake Fromm Jarrett Stidham Jake Browning Trace McSorely
Morris: I think you nailed it; just a really steady kid. Kind of laid back, really comfortable in his own skin and really outgoing with the high school and middle school campers. I don't think anyone had more fun with those kids than he did. We were kind of close to each other during roll call every day and we were able to have some good conversations and obviously I got to coach him up during several workouts. I think he knows he wants to get better and be more consistent and he's working on that. He looked good down there. Physically, he's a guy that in that environment is impressive to watch.
Reier: With what you've seen from Jalen the last two years, do you believe he's fit specific or can he thrive in just about any offensive approach?
Morris: It's kind of hard for me to say. He's got the ability to make all the throws. He can do it. I guess it comes down to confidence and where his head is right now. It's tough; he's had three coordinators in three years. Not many people are in that situation and that's a tough environment. Physically, he reminds me a lot of Dak Prescott. Just the way he looks, the athleticism and strength. I think Dak has some of the best touch out there and Jalen probably needs to grow there. As far as looking the part and being able to make the throws, he can do it. Now, can you do it in an environment where bullets are flying and all that? He's had moments when he's shown that he can and then he's had moments when I think he's struggled. Is the struggle there because of a lack of confidence or a lack of reaction skills? I don't know, but I think if he's the starter I could see him having a monster year. It's hard to say what will happen because there are a lot variables, but he's capable.
Alabama Crimson Tide football Nick Saban Jalen Hurts Drew Lock Jake Fromm Jarrett Stidham Jake Browning Trace McSorely
