re: Rank the starting QBs of the Saban Era (minimum two games)

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I mean, from 2010 onwards Alabama QBs enjoyed a plethora of offensive talent the likes of which had never been seen before in the history of our program. Just look at how talented the 2018 Alabama roster was on the offensive side of the football when Tua was the starter:

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I think winning the 2011 and 2012 national titles required less of the QB than the 2009, 2015, and 2017 national titles. The 2011 and 2012 teams played in an era when being physically overpowering was a bigger part of the game.

Later Alabama championship teams may have had better receivers, but they also faced better offenses and were pressured to score more with the passing game.

I think there's a reason why McCarron was drafted in the fifth round and has been a journeyman backup - while Tua, Hurts, Mac, and Young are 1-2 round draft picks and established starters.