"Blake Sims unfazed by Alabama QB competition spotlight, doing 'extremely well' in camp"

[WALL-E]

Blake Sims unfazed by Alabama QB competition spotlight, doing 'extremely well' in camp

By Andrew Gribble | agribble@al.com
Published August 03, 2014, 09:38:01 PM

Nick Saban says the fifth-year senior has done "extremely well" so far during preseason camp. Read more...

[Chechem]

"I think Saban prefers him to stay in the pocket, obviously," Ryan Kelly said. "When you get outside of the pocket, not a whole lot we can do for you. When he gets out there, he's not a super tall guy but he can make some moves out there with his feet and I think that brings another aspect of his game." ...

Coach Saban has consistently said that Blake Sims is a talent at QB, and says the competition with Coker is real.  I'm hoping the coaches haven't limited Sims to the pocket, because his ability to run adds a dimension to our offense that's been lacking during the past ... 200 years.   

[2Stater]

"I think Saban prefers him to stay in the pocket, obviously," Ryan Kelly said. "When you get outside of the pocket, not a whole lot we can do for you. When he gets out there, he's not a super tall guy but he can make some moves out there with his feet and I think that brings another aspect of his game." ...

Coach Saban has consistently said that Blake Sims is a talent at QB, and says the competition with Coker is real.  I'm hoping the coaches haven't limited Sims to the pocket, because his ability to run adds a dimension to our offense that's been lacking during the past ... 200 years.   

Probably since Walter Lewis, anyway. 

[Chechem]

....
Coach Saban has consistently said that Blake Sims is a talent at QB, and says the competition with Coker is real.  I'm hoping the coaches haven't limited Sims to the pocket, because his ability to run adds a dimension to our offense that's been lacking during the past ... 200 years.   

Probably since Walter Lewis, anyway. 

Well, he was running for his life!

[2Stater]

  True.

As far as Sims goes, I'm sure that's why he is still in the running. We may very well have a 2 headed monster (or clunker  ) running the offense. That would really screw some defenses up. It would take a lot of preparation to try and defend what both QB's could bring to the table.

 

[Catch Prothro]

True.

As far as Sims goes, I'm sure that's why he is still in the running. We may very well have a 2 headed monster (or clunker  ) running the offense. That would really screw some defenses up. It would take a lot of preparation to try and defend what both QB's could bring to the table.

 

I still think if you have two quarterbacks, you have none, and that is where Bama is right now.  Smelley Garcia.

[bamaphil]

True.

As far as Sims goes, I'm sure that's why he is still in the running. We may very well have a 2 headed monster (or clunker  ) running the offense. That would really screw some defenses up. It would take a lot of preparation to try and defend what both QB's could bring to the table.

 

I still think if you have two quarterbacks, you have none, and that is where Bama is right now.  Smelley Garcia.

I think if he occasionally sends Sims in to run a hurry-up wildcat/option offense it could really screw some teams up.  Especially if Yeldon and Henry were on the field with him.

[2Stater]

I really do think we'll see some packages involving Sims. He's a senior with some experience, and 2 footed talent to go along with it. I think it would be a waste not to use him occasionally, at least to throw the "D" off balance.

[hscoach]

I have no doubt he is doing well in practice.  The problem to me comes when the pass rush starts coming and he take his eyes off the downfield routes too soon.  It will be interesting to see what come out of the first real scrimmage.

[sbo1971]

My thoughts as well, he tends to tuck and run too soon, I wish we would try the wishbone a little with the RB's we have.

[ALTideUp]

I attended fan day and watched the drills very carefully. I saw nothing that would persuade me to favor Coker over Sims. Sims threw some very nice balls, and Coker threw a disturbing number of INTs. Coker throws the ball on a rope, which can be useful, but also lead to knock downs and ints. He needs to learn to drop it in as well as drill it in. The thing about Sims that was troubling is that he does not use his eyes to keep the secondary and lbs playing honest. He zeros in on his intended target, everyone goes that way, his guy is covered, and it is too late to check down.

If Sims can get over this, he may be able to get more open targets to throw to. If he is really clever, he can use his tendency, which no doubt is already in everyone's scouting report, to bait the D into cheating. Stare at Amari for a few secs and wing it down field to a wide open DW who the safeties have abandoned.

Coker is a helmet above the others. He clearly has a size advantage That has got to be a plus in finding the and and 3rd check and seeing the DBs.

Of the other three, Alex Morris laid a few long balls in for TDs that had the crowd pretty stirred up.

I think Chech and I have a bet about starting QBs. I'm sticking with Sims from what I saw Saturday.

[2Stater]

Thanks for the report, ATU. Good stuff. I guess it's clear as mud who the starter will be. Oh well, they've got 25 days to sort it out.

[Chechem]

I attended fan day ...
I think Chech and I have a bet about starting QBs. I'm sticking with Sims from what I saw Saturday.

Okay, what's the bet? 

Is it 'who starts against WV'?  I'll take Coker, since I committed to that.  E-cred?

[Catch Prothro]

I attended fan day and watched the drills very carefully. I saw nothing that would persuade me to favor Coker over Sims. Sims threw some very nice balls, and Coker threw a disturbing number of INTs. Coker throws the ball on a rope, which can be useful, but also lead to knock downs and ints. He needs to learn to drop it in as well as drill it in. The thing about Sims that was troubling is that he does not use his eyes to keep the secondary and lbs playing honest. He zeros in on his intended target, everyone goes that way, his guy is covered, and it is too late to check down.

If Sims can get over this, he may be able to get more open targets to throw to. If he is really clever, he can use his tendency, which no doubt is already in everyone's scouting report, to bait the D into cheating. Stare at Amari for a few secs and wing it down field to a wide open DW who the safeties have abandoned.

Coker is a helmet above the others. He clearly has a size advantage That has got to be a plus in finding the and and 3rd check and seeing the DBs.

Of the other three, Alex Morris laid a few long balls in for TDs that had the crowd pretty stirred up.

I think Chech and I have a bet about starting QBs. I'm sticking with Sims from what I saw Saturday.

Good scouting report.   

Sims seems to panic under pressure, Coker has some accuracy issues...  I hope they take a hard look at Morris.

[ricky023]

From what I read, it sounds as if this battle is going to be a good one. May the best man win for each game. RTR!

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