Who’s leading QB1 race in Spring practice?

[BamaMoon]

I don't know if it's been mentioned or not but according to Drew DeArmond Twitter Ty Simpson dislocated his thumb on this throwing hand (I think on his last pass of the 1st quarter) but played the remainder of the game despite the fact.

This might explain some of his inaccurate throws.

After watching the game a couple of times now that the SEC Network has it up, I'm going to say Simpson by far outplayed JM in the passing department. This is not to discount several of JM's good/decent throws, but overall, if we are just comparing passing plays I think Simpson wins the comparison in a landslide. Matter of fact, Simpson's only INT came on the incredible break on the ball that Earl Little II made on what was probably going to be a TD pass from TS to Prentice.

Unfortunately, as I've reviewed JM's passes there were at least 3 or 4 passes he threw that should have been intercepted but weren't. Take away his running TD and the great passing TD to #24 he made and he really didn't have too great of a day IMO.

 

[OakMtn4Bama]

I don't know if it's been mentioned or not but according to Drew DeArmond Twitter Ty Simpson dislocated his thumb on this throwing hand (I think on his last pass of the 1st quarter) but played the remainder of the game despite the fact.

This might explain some of his inaccurate throws.

After watching the game a couple of times now that the SEC Network has it up, I'm going to say Simpson by far outplayed JM in the passing department. This is not to discount several of JM's good/decent throws, but overall, if we are just comparing passing plays I think Simpson wins the comparison in a landslide. Matter of fact, Simpson's only INT came on the incredible break on the ball the Earl Little II made on what was probably going to be a TD pass from TS to Prentice. Unfortunately, as I've reviewed JM's passes there were at least 3 or 4 passes he threw that should have been intercepted but weren't. Take away his running TD and great passing TD to #24 and he really didn't have too great of a day IMO.

Ty kept flexing and rubbing his hand the rest of the way. Also, I noticed after a re-watch that the QB's did much better when they had a clean pocket. (to be expected but still hopeful )

 

[BamaMoon]

Ty kept flexing and rubbing his hand the rest of the way. Also, I noticed after a re-watch that the QB's did much better when they had a clean pocket. (to be expected but still hopeful )

Go watch Ty's last drive of the second quarter. Despite the injury, he really doesn't make a bad throw that whole drive. It was a thing of beauty on every throw. Even the INT by Little was thrown on a rope and accurate for the route Prentice was running. Little just made an incredible break on the ball.

 

[spidermayin]

Ty Simpson needs to win the starting QB job in the fall. JM is just too inconsistent and I would not have faith in him on 3rd and long plays this year. For every great pass/run JM makes, there will be several passes he misses where we would be scratching our heads. Ball security is also still a question for JM when we actually face some live contact with the QB.

 

[STONECOLDSABAN]

I don't know if it's been mentioned or not but according to Drew DeArmond Twitter Ty Simpson dislocated his thumb on this throwing hand (I think on his last pass of the 1st quarter) but played the remainder of the game despite the fact.

This might explain some of his inaccurate throws.

After watching the game a couple of times now that the SEC Network has it up, I'm going to say Simpson by far outplayed JM in the passing department. This is not to discount several of JM's good/decent throws, but overall, if we are just comparing passing plays I think Simpson wins the comparison in a landslide. Matter of fact, Simpson's only INT came on the incredible break on the ball that Earl Little II made on what was probably going to be a TD pass from TS to Prentice.

Unfortunately, as I've reviewed JM's passes there were at least 3 or 4 passes he threw that should have been intercepted but weren't. Take away his running TD and the great passing TD to #24 he made and he really didn't have too great of a day IMO.

Add in the drops and it paints kind of a different picture than the one sports shock jocks are trying to throw out there.

 

[BamaMoon]

Anybody got a take on why Malik Benson wasn't targeted any more than he was on the white offense?

Except for 1 catch earlier, he didn't have a catch until Milroe zoomed in on him for 4 straight catches on the last drive by the white offense.

FWIW, he looked great on that drive and should be an impact player in the fall but I just thought it was strange he didn't have many opportunities.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Anybody got a take on why Malik Benson wasn't targeted any more than he was on the white offense?

Except for 1 catch earlier, he didn't have a catch until Milroe zoomed in on him for 4 straight catches on the last drive by the white offense.

FWIW, he looked great on that drive and should be an impact player in the fall but I just thought it was strange he didn't have many opportunities.

Known commodity?

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

I've only wathced the 1st half but am I crazY?

Ty looks pretty good to me and Milroe looked better than I expected.

The last drive of the half for Ty really looked promising. Perfect deep sideline throw, intermediate MOF throw after needing to quickly reset and finding 2nd read, he did have an underthrown should be TD but that looked very fixable, good run showing his running ability.

The Int wasn't great but wasn't horrible (great play by Little) and again looked like its fairly easy to correct moving forward.

Obviously, Milroe was at a disadvantage with the LT situation and going against the 1st team. But Ty looked legitimately good at points and showed flashes of some really exciting things I think? Maybe it gets worse in the 2nd half

 

[twofbyc]

So now Tyler Buchner is in the portal (from ND). Highly rated out of HS (Bama was interested, don’t know if offered) - read he was 41st overall.
Got hurt in 2nd game last season but came back to lead win against South Carolina in bowl game.
This is interesting- not a lot of experience but more than JM, and is reportedly a very good quarterback, talent wise; and he played under TR.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I've only wathced the 1st half but am I crazY?

Ty looks pretty good to me and Milroe looked better than I expected.

You're not crazy, I had the same reaction when I watched it. I read a lot of the internet commentary about how "bad" the QB play was and how "bleak" the QB situation was going to be and then I watched the game and to my surprise, they looked pretty good. LOL!

I just chalked it up to my expectations were set SOOOOO LOW by what I read that I couldn't tell how bad they really were! LOL! LOL!

 

[twofbyc]

Anybody got a take on why Malik Benson wasn't targeted any more than he was on the white offense?

Except for 1 catch earlier, he didn't have a catch until Milroe zoomed in on him for 4 straight catches on the last drive by the white offense.

FWIW, he looked great on that drive and should be an impact player in the fall but I just thought it was strange he didn't have many opportunities.

If he wasn’t “hot” on the play, chances of JM finding him through progression is very low; might have been covered when he was “hot” and that ended in a sack. Just guessing here because I didn’t watch it.
On the last drive I wouldn’t be surprised if coaches designed those just for MB, since he was invisible most of the game.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Tyler Buchner is in the transfer portal.

Things just got potentially interesting.

Tyler Buchner

und.com

 

[crimsonaudio]

no, it's pretty much one read, because if you go through progressions, the OLine will be downfield blocking before the pass comes out. Every once and a while, there could be a second option on the pass route tree, but more often if the pass isn't open the QB has to run.

Generally, sure, but that depends on the call.

 

[crimsonaudio]

So now Tyler Buchner is in the portal (from ND). Highly rated out of HS (Bama was interested, don’t know if offered) - read he was 41st overall.
Got hurt in 2nd game last season but came back to lead win against South Carolina in bowl game.
This is interesting- not a lot of experience but more than JM, and is reportedly a very good quarterback, talent wise; and he played under TR.

Had to look it up but yeah, he was pursued and offered by Bama (along with a bunch of P5 programs):

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

There is nothing about Buchner that screams "we should go get him" to me.

 

[CrimSonami]

I've only wathced the 1st half but am I crazY?

Ty looks pretty good to me and Milroe looked better than I expected.

The last drive of the half for Ty really looked promising. Perfect deep sideline throw, intermediate MOF throw after needing to quickly reset and finding 2nd read, he did have an underthrown should be TD but that looked very fixable, good run showing his running ability.

The Int wasn't great but wasn't horrible (great play by Little) and again looked like its fairly easy to correct moving forward.

Obviously, Milroe was at a disadvantage with the LT situation and going against the 1st team. But Ty looked legitimately good at points and showed flashes of some really exciting things I think? Maybe it gets worse in the 2nd half

Simpson not only looked better in live play but his demeanor and participation on the sidelines piqued my attention as well. Look, I love Jalen Milroe but he never gets his feet under him. He's the better athlete but Ty is the better QB. Unless Lonergan shows out over the summer and fall camp TS is the guy.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Reported that Buchner could visit as early as Tuesday night. It’s also said that he has the, “Do Not Contact” on his transfer portal entry, meaning that if he’s looking at Alabama he initiated the contact.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Reported that Buchner could visit as early as Tuesday night. It’s also said that he has the, “Do Not Contact” on his transfer portal entry, meaning that if he’s looking at Alabama he initiated the contact.

It makes a ton of sense for him. I haven't actually watched him play but box score scouting and such doesn't bring me a ton of confidence in our need for him

 

[AlexanderFan]

It makes a ton of sense for him. I haven't actually watched him play but box score scouting and such doesn't bring me a ton of confidence in our need for him

He’s smart, knows the offense, and at worst would be the backup. I can see the draw if you’re Rees in his office thinking, “I’m pretty underwhelmed by those performances Saturday.”

 

[crimsonaudio]

If Saban and Co want Buchner then I do, too.

Not exactly rocket surgery.