JessN: Alabama Preview - 2025 Roster Rundown: Quarterbacks

[Ledsteplin]

I could be bad wrong, but all TS has to do is get the ball out on time to run this offense.

In his very limited time last year, he showed he had command over the short routes.

For him it's a matter of getting in sync with the receivers and getting the ball to them on time, which JM could not consistently do, being late with almost every throw!

As I understand it, Grubb designs passing plays to be run with proper timing. With this receiving core, I think TS will eat all year long!

JM needed guys to be running in open spaces to get them the ball. I think the contrast will be huge with TS. I think we'll see some big passing plays that are simply the result of hitting a receiver in space on time! Such a novel concept!

I expect Simpson to look more like Mac Jones, than Jalen Milroe. Not saying as good as Mac, but look similar.

 

[BamaMoon]

I expect Simpson to look more like Mac Jones, than Jalen Milroe. Not saying as good as Mac, but look similar.

I think he's more of a hybrid between those two.

He'll be a better/more accurate passer than JM, especially on short, timing routes. But he's also a ton more mobile than Mac Jones. I mean, there is really no comparison in terms of their mobility. If TS can only get into the neighborhood of MJ's passing accuracy/ability, we will be a lot better than some critics think.

 

[tusks_n_raider]

I think he's more of a hybrid between those two.

He'll be a better/more accurate passer than JM, especially on short, timing routes. But he's also a ton more mobile than Mac Jones. I mean, there is really no comparison in terms of their mobility. If TS can only get into the neighborhood of MJ's passing accuracy/ability, we will be a lot better than some critics think.

He’s got some of the early Career Mac ‘Dawg’ in him. Super Competitive by nature but has better self control now.

Talent wise I see AJ wrt to his passing ability but with the mobility and elusiveness of Manziel/Bryce.

If Ty plays within himself and has developed a short memory to move on from a bad play then I think he will have a Monster season.

 

[dvldog]

I’m cheering for him to have a great year more so than any Bama player I can remember. Partly because I want the team to be highly successful and partly because I want to feel vindicated. Ya I’ll admit it.

 

[BamaMoon]

He’s got some of the early Career Mac ‘Dawg’ in him. Super Competitive by nature but has better self control now.

Talent wise I see AJ wrt to his passing ability but with the mobility and elusiveness of Manziel/Bryce.

If Ty plays within himself and has developed a short memory to move on from a bad play then I think he will have a Monster season.

Yeah, we know he's got wheels. Remember the scramble to the end zone when he dropped the ball at the 1 yard line?

I'd bet alot a money he won't ever do that again. He'll probably hold on to it as he runs into the tunnel like Forrest Gump!

I'll admit I've always thought TS had the talent to play. I'll never understand what happened the last two years (especially why he was never given a shot when "you know who" struggled with basic concepts) but now that he's got his shot I believe he'll do well.

I figure there will be some growing pains. Wouldn't be shocked if he doesn't have a mid-season slump game, but with his maturity in the program, if he does, he'll bounce back strong.

If we get into the playoffs, I expect him to look like a seasoned QB running this offense by then!

 

[TiderJack]

Keelon on the cover of Men's Health magazine.

MSN

 

[Ole Man Dan]

We're going to be doing something a little different with our typical 2025 Alabama Preview article. It's now an eight-parter with some more in-depth looks at the personnel in each position group. Kicking it off, of course, are the QBs.

2025 Roster Rundown: Quarterbacks

In an era where player movement almost defies logic – and certainly defies all historical standards and restrictions – getting a preview article even correct from a pure personnel standpoint is goi…

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I think it's pretty obvious that Sometimes Milroe was great, but sometimes he was very bad. We never knew which guy would show up. Coaches failed to note the difference. If the coaches knew about the problem and failed to address it, we had a problem with the coach. (Hurt to say that)

 

[92tide]

I'm cautiously more optimistic purely b/c Alabama should have better fits at QB than Milroe was. That's not a slam on Milroe; that's objectively true, and CKD and his staff tried their best to build an offense around his strengths.

i think it will be nice to run an actual offensive scheme too. i'm looking forward to seeing what our new staff has to offer.

 

[BhamToTexas]

WATCH: Ty Simpson makes impressive throw at Manning Passing Academy

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson showed off his arm at the Manning Passing Academy in Louisiana over the weekend.

www.on3.com

 

[irvingtontide]

From the manning passing academy.

QB Country Nashville Scout Thomas Morris shared with On3's Charlie Potter how the Alabama quarterback performed.

Morris said Simpson had one of the best arms at the event in terms of arm talent.

“I would say Ty had one of the top arms there, just strictly on arm talent,” Morris said. “I think Ty’s got first-round arm talent. He stands out in those types of situations, just because he’s so talented throwing the football, and I thought each day he got better and better and better. By the third day, I thought he had his best day of the whole entire camp and really, really impressed a lot of people.”

 

[arthurdawg]

I am pumped about TS and his talent... He's had plenty of practice and development time, now he needs to show it on the field. I think we need to be realistic... Nobody is going through our gauntlet of a schedule unscathed, and I suspect he will have a couple of rough games. But the total body could be superb.

I don't think we will know the true story of the last two years, but I simply couldn't watch at times last year it was so bad, and in 2023 as well.

My suspicion is that KR definitely moves ahead of AM in the fall. AM provides deep depth and then has to decide his next course. Which may be based on what KR does if TS comes back. In any case, honestly, if KR makes the move I'd play him in every game and get him ready and tell him he is the man for a monster junior year if he wants to stay. And... injuries do happen.

 

[TiderJack]

From the manning passing academy.

QB Country Nashville Scout Thomas Morris shared with On3's Charlie Potter how the Alabama quarterback performed.

Morris said Simpson had one of the best arms at the event in terms of arm talent.

“I would say Ty had one of the top arms there, just strictly on arm talent,” Morris said. “I think Ty’s got first-round arm talent. He stands out in those types of situations, just because he’s so talented throwing the football, and I thought each day he got better and better and better. By the third day, I thought he had his best day of the whole entire camp and really, really impressed a lot of people.”

To add to your post. We are going to be just fine at QB this year.

Ty Simpson receives rave reviews from performance at the Manning Passing Academy