Jalen Milroe & Tommy Rees Apology Thread

I’m one of them! I never thought we’d be getting the production out of him that we’re experiencing right now. Something clicked for him. To go from struggling with a simple cover 2 read to reading a defenders hips, looking off a safety, and dropping some absolute dimes, it’s honestly amazing how much better he is now. Tommy being able to implement some plays for Jalen’s strengths has helped as well. I wasn’t too keen on his passing concepts, but I’ve been more and more impressed with them each week. The way he’s utilizing Niblack in the passing game is great. Jermaine Burton finally proving his worth is somewhat of a “something clicked” as well. Saban has coached his arse off.

Anytime I see a Hurts or Burrow or Blake Sims story I always get giddy about a player like Milroe because the only thing it takes is a player like them taking an off-season and applying themselves with extra help and consultation. He’s got everything at his disposal.

Don't forget the much improved Oline as well.

I feel like I was critical but fair to each of them. So I don't know if I owe them an apology but I'm glad that they found something that moves the football into the end zone.

How about stop jumping to ridiculous conclusions after a handful of games?

Look I know we all say things we regret but too many ppl want to crucify a player then when it works out a simple “I’m sorry guys” is supposed to absolve you. Nah man.

You’ll be right back to ripping Milroe and claiming you were right if he has another bad game.

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How about stop jumping to ridiculous conclusions after a handful of games? Look I know we all say things we regret but too many ppl want to crucify a player then when it works out a simple “I’m sorry guys” is supposed to absolve you. Nah man. You’ll be right back to ripping Milroe and claiming you were right if he has another bad game.

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“Ripping,” “Crucify,” “ridiculous conclusions”…let’s not jump to ridiculous conclusions by grouping everyone that was concerned about Milroe’s ability to play QB into the category of ShaftWilliams who got banned.

Most of the concerned posters still wanted to see Milroe succeed and were hoping to be wrong about their worries, including me (you can check the post history).

Let’s not kid ourselves that there wasn’t serious concerns about his ability to process information and make the right reads/throws, even by national analysts that were successful QBs. He’s played 9 quarters of good football (2 against UT, 4 vs LSU, 3 vs KY). UT is probably the best of those 3, but they just got smoked by Mizzou and he struggled mightily in the first 2Qs against them. Maybe we should not overreact to performances against KY and a dreadful LSU?

If he lights up the Barn in JH and UGA in Atl, then he deserves all the praise one can muster!!

It’s not ridiculous conclusions when they’re accurate. After Texas A&M last year and mainly the Texas game this year, there was plenty of reason to be concerned. What was most problematic was the inability to recognize coverages that a middle school quarterback could identify. I probably watch games a little different than most, or certainly different than a few, and it was definitely troubling in the beginning. Anyone who has coached/played, specifically offensively, could recognize dubious issues. Some of those tendencies have lingered, but not to the extent of being as concerned anymore; it’s typical mistakes that any quarterback will make. Something clicked and clicked pretty quick. I would love to know how Tommy broke it all down for Jalen to help him understand. Whatever it was was an elite level of coaching to have this kind of turnaround in a matter of weeks. I’m proud of both. The progress is there, but if he takes a step back, it’s not the end of the world. Progression is all that matters and he’s had that, so I’m happy as a fan. Roll Tide!

That’s a good point. I haven’t noticed any bad snaps the last couple games.

We literally changed our playbook to match out QBs skillet.

Our issue was the fact Tommy Rees offense was too damn vanilla and too much like Bill O'Brien.

When Saban finally killed and scrapped that and we started running more creative plays and using our QBs ability to break the pocket instead of forcing him to stay in it and make long progression throws... like magic (nope, just logic) things started working.

Also reps reps reps.

Anyone who actually played the sport and understands it knows the importance