Jalen Hurts

[bama57]

 is it just me or doesn't Jalen appear to be playing a little better with a 28-point cushon when he comes in the game

[ricky023]

He seems to be playing better I think from the fact that someone else is pushing harder than he has ever had. When he was in Channelview, he was the man and after the 2nd series at Alabama he became the man but now he ain't the man by himself. He has to earn it now. JMPO. RTR!

[Chechem]

He's a junior.  
Most of our past QBs couldn't have played as freshmen or sophomores, including Greg McElroy and AJ.  It's a lot of pressure, and it requires much experience.

But the difference is he lacks the arm strength and vision to excel (according to experts).  He's a quality QB, but we've got a better one now.

Just hope he decides to stay and learn.  He wants to be a coach.  Where else could he learn so much and so easily?  I'd like to see him wearing a headset next year, signaling in plays to Tua.

 

[hscoach]

He is throwing the ball better. Hitting them in stride.  He also threw a touchdown pass the other day where he wouldn't have thrown the ball in the past because of coverage.  He is now on his 3rd or 4th offensive coordinator, if you count Sark.  This year he actually has a QB coach.  I have said in the past I think it is his high coached that didn't develop him properly.  I honestly think he was taught if the first option wasn't open get what you can with your legs.

[Catch Prothro]

I agree Jalen is playing better this year.  I don't think it is due to lack of pressure -- Jalen never seemed to feel that.  He has improved because Tua has pushed him, and because he has a QB coach. 

It also could be because defenses are prepared for Tua, so they aren't stuffing the box and attacking Jalen's weaknesses as much.

[N.AL-Tider]

He's a junior.  
Most of our past QBs couldn't have played as freshmen or sophomores, including Greg McElroy and AJ.  It's a lot of pressure, and it requires much experience.

But the difference is he lacks the arm strength and vision to excel (according to experts).  He's a quality QB, but we've got a better one now.

Just hope he decides to stay and learn.  He wants to be a coach.  Where else could he learn so much and so easily?  I'd like to see him wearing a headset next year, signaling in plays to Tua.

 

I'd like to see him suited up playing 2nd string QB behind Tua next year myself.  He may not be the best qb we have but he is at least 2nd best.  Plus, he has one more year of eligibility after this year if I'm not mistaken...

[2Stater]

It sure doesn't look like he is going to redshirt this year like reported. I wonder if he and CNS had a heart to heart about the matter and Jalen has agreed to be QB 1B?

[Chechem]

It sure doesn't look like he is going to redshirt this year like reported. I wonder if he and CNS had a heart to heart about the matter and Jalen has agreed to be QB 1B?

I doubt CNS promised Jalen equal playing time.  More likely Jalen was told to 'make a decision about redshirting, and let's get past the drama'.  CNS was clearly tiring of the distraction.

[2Stater]

It sure doesn't look like he is going to redshirt this year like reported. I wonder if he and CNS had a heart to heart about the matter and Jalen has agreed to be QB 1B?

I doubt CNS promised Jalen equal playing time.  More likely Jalen was told to 'make a decision about redshirting, and let's get past the drama'.  CNS was clearly tiring of the distraction.

More likely than my scenario. I'm just glad it's settled, however it played out.

[Catch Prothro]

Well Jalen has played in 3 games.  He can play in 4 games before a redshirt gets pulled.  So we should know in about 16 days.

[ricky023]

What good would the redshirt do him if Tua comes back? RTR!

[N.AL-Tider]

What good would the redshirt do him if Tua comes back? RTR!

Give him another year that he could be the #1 QB for another team.

[Catch Prothro]

What good would the redshirt do him if Tua comes back? RTR!

Give him another year that he could be the #1 QB for another team.

Most likely Jalen would redshirt to transfer.  But another possible is if Tua leaves for the NFL draft after his junior season.  A redshirt would give Jalen the opportunity to start one more year at Bama.

[ricky023]

What good would the redshirt do him if Tua comes back? RTR!

Give him another year that he could be the #1 QB for another team.

Most likely Jalen would redshirt to transfer.  But another possible is if Tua leaves for the NFL draft after his junior season.  A redshirt would give Jalen the opportunity to start one more year at Bama.

Hey CP do you think Jalen would hold on that long just to play another year? I am wondering because of his dad pushing him maybe. RTR!

[Catch Prothro]

What good would the redshirt do him if Tua comes back? RTR!

Give him another year that he could be the #1 QB for another team.

Most likely Jalen would redshirt to transfer.  But another possible is if Tua leaves for the NFL draft after his junior season.  A redshirt would give Jalen the opportunity to start one more year at Bama.

Hey CP do you think Jalen would hold on that long just to play another year? I am wondering because of his dad pushing him maybe. RTR!

You're probably right, with his dad pushing him.  But other sources think Jalen might be happy at Bama, even in a backup role, and not wanting to transfer.   

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