re: KIFFIN: “Tua would have transferred had he not came in”

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Let me ask you this question. What would have changed from this year to last? Jalen is going to make enough plays vs lesser teams to keep Saban happy and to keep the team winning. If it wasn't for last night he should've left IMO.

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Jmo:

Saban has talked about the need to get a productive passing game going that exploits our talented receivers.

He's been very patient in trying to develop Jalen to that point. But he's also been working toward Tua's development this season.

I think it had become clear to him that Jalen was not progressing, was still an inadequate passer against good teams and that Tua's development had surpassed Jalen's.

I think Saban had already become convinced that Tua should take over as the starter this spring.

Saban made sure Tua was prepped to take over vs Clemson or Georgia if needed.

We got by Clemson without having to make a risky switch, but had to do it vs UGA.

What happenned last night worked out for the best. Saban won't say so to the media just yet, but it's clearly Tua's team now.

There's no going back to Jalen as our #1 QB. There's absolutely no justification for it. Tua is clearly much better. He proved it without a doubt last night under the toughest of circumstances.

Saban wants to sign another QB in this class. It's important in case Jalen looks to transfer, but also to enable a possible position change for Jalen.

Bottom line, Saban's managing our QB situation pretty well, all things considered.