Spring Practice Thread/News/Predictions

[Easttexastide]

I think anointing Milroe as QB1 was way to premature. I'm afraid Milroe will slack off in development since they are all calling him #1. I'm also afraid several of our QBS will look to the Portal.

Milroe may not pick this up. He may not start at the end of the year. One thing I would never doubt is his work ethic or his drive to get better.

 

[Tideflyer]

Ryan Williams is going to be 17 for his entire first season. He should not be expected to be a significant factor year 1 and I doubt he transfers.

I don`t disagree, but what WE expect might not coincide with what HE expects. The chances that he doesn`t have folks in his ear telling him he`s the greatest thing since Julio Jones, are probably pretty slim. Of course, I don`t know that for sure and I hope that`s not the case. JMO.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Is it just me or would TS not be highly sought after in the ACC, ND or even in the SEC where A QB has left for the NFL draft? I am not close enough to have insight into the teams who are set a QB or who needs a quality athelete at the position.

I think TS stays. He really has his heart set on starting at Alabama. If any go, I think it's Lonergan.

 

[Ledsteplin]

I think anointing Milroe as QB1 was way to premature. I'm afraid Milroe will slack off in development since they are all calling him #1. I'm also afraid several of our QBS will look to the Portal.

He's considered himself #1 all along, with his positive attitude. I don't see it changes anything.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

I don`t disagree, but what WE expect might not coincide with what HE expects. The chances that he doesn`t have folks in his ear telling him he`s the greatest thing since Julio Jones, are probably pretty slim. Of course, I don`t know that for sure and I hope that`s not the case. JMO.

Idk maybe. He seems to be a Bama guy to me. But I've could be wrong

 

[CrimsonBloodn62]

Ryan Williams is going to be 17 for his entire first season. He should not be expected to be a significant factor year 1 and I doubt he transfers.

RW might only be 17 years old, but he has been named Mr. Football in the state of Alabama for the last two seasons as well. He is just too talented to not be on the field.

 

[Ledsteplin]

RW might only be 17 years old, but he has been named Mr. Football in the state of Alabama for the last two seasons as well. He is just too talented to not be on the field.

He may be. But I just don't think he starts August 31. He will play, along with several other WRs. He'll have to earn it on the field, regardless of what he does in Fall Camp.

 

[tusks_n_raider]

Is it just me or would TS not be highly sought after in the ACC, ND or even in the SEC where A QB has left for the NFL draft? I am not close enough to have insight into the teams who are set a QB or who needs a quality athelete at the position.

I thought for sure LSU or Ole Miss or Tenn were going to make a heavy push to get him to transfer.

I was shocked that he stayed and thought if nothing else it shows that he's not afraid of competition and believes in himself.

I honestly have no idea how Ty's CFB Career is going to pan out but imo he absolutely has 5 Star Talent that just hasn't blossomed at this level yet.

 

[CB4]

Henderson turning heads:

Alabama football WR coach JaMarcus Shephard excited about this sleeper receiver

Alabama football WR coach JaMarcus Shephard is excited about this Crimson Tide sleeper at the position.

www.montgomeryadvertiser.com

Man I am really pulling for Henderson to have a break out year.

 

[dtgreg]

I thought for sure LSU or Ole Miss or Tenn were going to make a heavy push to get him to transfer.

I was shocked that he stayed and thought if nothing else it shows that he's not afraid of competition and believes in himself.

I honestly have no idea how Ty's CFB Career is going to pan out but imo he absolutely has 5 Star Talent that just hasn't blossomed at this level yet.

Look, I have ZERO problems with Ty Simpson and I want the best for him and Alabama but I have never sensed all-world talent or anything anywhere close to it. I hope you are all soothsayers and QB judges, extrordinaire. I await the glory that shall inevitably show itself.

 

[westide]

I have seen Ryan Wiliams play in person and have watched film of him. I wished he could have participated in spring practice. However, all the superlatives used to describe him are warranted. I would be totally shocked if sometime during the season he isn't a significant factor.

 

[tusks_n_raider]

Look, I have ZERO problems with Ty Simpson and I want the best for him and Alabama but I have never sensed all-world talent or anything anywhere close to it. I hope you are all soothsayers and QB judges, extrordinaire. I await the glory that shall inevitably show itself.

Well extremely sarcastic comment aside....

My opinion is based off of both Ty's HS Tape and the limited CFB action he's had.

He's extremely mobile in the pocket and insanely elusive.

He's has Manziel/Bryce type of escape-ability and can also throw on the run from just about any angle.

I've seen him scramble and circle around and throw the ball off-balance 55 yards down the field on the money.

He has great touch on his passes too and throws a very catchable ball and hits guys right in the hands in stride.

He throws a Beautiful Slant Pass.

If he were just a Pro Pocket QB I'd say he was a 4-Star Talent in the realm of AJ McCarron...

But it's his running ability that bumps him to 5 Star Talent.

If he can develop a certain level of Maturity and Leadership while having the Lightbulb go off wrt to Running CKD's Offense or anyone's Offense he could be a NIGHTMARE for Defenses to Defend.

I'm not sitting here saying he's a Heisman Candidate riding the Bench.

I'm just saying he has the Talent to be a Fantastic CFB QB.

Maybe try watching his HS stuff if you have no idea what I'm talking about.

 

[some_al_fan]

247 is speculating that Proctor is back because Iowa did not roll a red carpet of him, and Iowa players did not meet him with open arms, expecting him to earn everything.

The grass was not greener: Why Kadyn Proctor flipped from Iowa to Alabama (again)

Shortly after returning home from a beach trip with friends and former teammates from Alabama, Kadyn Proctor started putting his next plan into motion.

247sports.com

 

[gtgilbert]

I am not so sure Pritchett will switch to RT. From what I have heard it's not easy technique-wise to go from LT to RT or vice versa plus EP has been working at LT all Spring.

It takes a bit of work, but it's not that hard. Footwork and hand placement flip, but that's really it from a coordination standpoint. Going Right to Left is harder but that's really only b/c it's on the QBs blindside and you're likely facing the opponents best edge guy.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

247 is speculating that Proctor is back because Iowa did not roll a red carpet of him, and Iowa players did not meet him with open arms, expecting him to earn everything.

The grass was not greener: Why Kadyn Proctor flipped from Iowa to Alabama (again)

Shortly after returning home from a beach trip with friends and former teammates from Alabama, Kadyn Proctor started putting his next plan into motion.

247sports.com

It seems his heart was in Tuscaloosa and the kid realized that very quickly after transferring.

 

[Tideflyer]

Well extremely sarcastic comment aside....

My opinion is based off of both Ty's HS Tape and the limited CFB action he's had.

He's extremely mobile in the pocket and insanely elusive.

He's has Manziel/Bryce type of escape-ability and can also throw on the run from just about any angle.

I've seen him scramble and circle around and throw the ball off-balance 55 yards down the field on the money.

He has great touch on his passes too and throws a very catchable ball and hits guys right in the hands in stride.

He throws a Beautiful Slant Pass.

If he were just a Pro Pocket QB I'd say he was a 4-Star Talent in the realm of AJ McCarron...

But it's his running ability that bumps him to 5 Star Talent.

If he can develop a certain level of Maturity and Leadership while having the Lightbulb go off wrt to Running CKD's Offense or anyone's Offense he could be a NIGHTMARE for Defenses to Defend.

I'm not sitting here saying he's a Heisman Candidate riding the Bench.

I'm just saying he has the Talent to be a Fantastic CFB QB.

Maybe try watching his HS stuff if you have no idea what I'm talking about.

If he leaves Alabama, another Bo NIx situation?

 

[tusks_n_raider]

If he leaves Alabama, another Bo NIx situation?

It would be more similar to Burrow leaving tOSU for LSU.

I'm absolutely not saying Ty is like Burrow or will be like Burrow.

Just that Burrow for whatever reasons couldn't get on the field at tOSU and the transfers to another Big program where they develop him and he has success.

AU knew what they had with Nix and ran him off anyway.

But it's way to soon to think Ty plans on doing anything but fighting to be Alabama's QB1 this year.

 

[bamaslammer]

I'm not surprised Iowa didn't roll out the red carpet for Proctor. For one he had an up and down year (though I and everyone with a brain was high on him long term) but most importantly, It's Iowa, they don't care about football out there. It's not the red hot center of the universe like it is here, it's like Kim Kardashian had a kid with Elvis Pressley down here. It's March and I'm cruising message boards looking for any little tidbit of news on a sport that won't kick off till fall. In Iowa I don't know what they do in march, probably shovel snow. me? I'm prepping the pontoon boat for a lake day Saturday. Life is good in the south, but please for the love of God don't tell anyone.

 

[TiderJack]

Ryan Williams is going to be 17 for his entire first season. He should not be expected to be a significant factor year 1 and I doubt he transfers.

I think he will be a big factor this year despite his age. Special talent.

 

[davefrat]

He may be. But I just don't think he starts August 31. He will play, along with several other WRs. He'll have to earn it on the field, regardless of what he does in Fall Camp.

If he's as good as everyone says, it may be impossible to keep him off the field. But the difference between high school and major college football is huge.

Doubtful he will be used to the speed and physicality of the game...at least early in the season.