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Does Keelon Russell really have a high ceiling?

Posted on 10/4/26 at 1:52 pm
Posted by LovetheLord
The Ash Grove
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 10/4/26 at 1:52 pm
How exactly is he supposed to get better than he is now? Okay, reduce things like delay of game penalties, but that is not ceiling stuff.
Posted by JIB
Member since Sep 2013
2826 posts
Posted on 10/4/26 at 2:04 pm to
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How exactly is he supposed to get better than he is now? Okay, reduce things like delay of game penalties, but that is not ceiling stuff.


He had multiple incomplete passes yesterday and took a couple of sacks.
Posted by Sandkhan
Member since Jun 2009
9146 posts
Posted on 10/4/26 at 2:05 pm to
The things he’ll get better at is faster processing and being able to open up more of the playbook and protections and stuff.

He’s always had to tier arm talent and he’s gotten great at pocket presence and keeping his eyes down the field.
Posted by Robot Santa
Member since Oct 2009
46810 posts
Posted on 10/4/26 at 2:17 pm to
Experience and physical maturation. His arm, pocket presence, and mobility are what they are. The kid is a really special talent no matter how you look at it. Some of the throws he can make are what you see from guys like Mahomes, Stafford, and prime A-A-ron. He just has to keep leveling up as a field general, and the only way to do that is seeing more of what DCs throw at him.
Posted by Marktastic86
Pismo Beach, CA
Member since Dec 2020
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Posted on 10/4/26 at 2:21 pm to
We really asking how more experience will make a really good player even better?
Posted by Crimsontide1713
Member since Dec 2019
2930 posts
Posted on 10/4/26 at 2:25 pm to
Downfield accuracy is still a work in progress. Pocket presence can be improved.
Posted by Shocco
Member since Nov 2015
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Posted on 10/4/26 at 2:34 pm to
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How exactly is he supposed to get better
You seem to be indicating he is perfect.
Posted by bamabenny
Member since Nov 2009
16145 posts
Posted on 10/4/26 at 3:11 pm to
He literally has gold jacket and best Bama QB ever ceiling, the frick are you watching
Posted by Mobile Patriot
Mobile
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Posted on 10/4/26 at 4:08 pm to
He's got another 5-7 years before he is full grown. I imagine he will get another 25lbs of pure muscle by then.
Posted by cajunbama
Metairie
Member since Jan 2007
36560 posts
Posted on 10/4/26 at 5:04 pm to
They say that there is no such thing as a stupid question.


This OP proves that is not true.
Posted by UAgrad93
Sylacauga
Member since Oct 2015
1593 posts
Posted on 10/4/26 at 5:09 pm to
More reps equals better execution, processing information even quicker.
Posted by jchamil
Member since Nov 2009
20247 posts
Posted on 10/4/26 at 5:20 pm to
quote:

How exactly is he supposed to get better than he is now?


He’ll be the first player in college football history to improve after his first year starting
Posted by LovetheLord
The Ash Grove
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 10/4/26 at 5:43 pm to
I guess I am asking what more of amazing can a guy do? His touch is nearly perfect. He feather in a ball against SCar that was an inch over the db’d finger tips. He has done this several other times. He throws perfect balls on the run both ways. He saves receivers from hospital catches with ball placement. He threw a ball on the run to Lottie Brooks that was placed back shoulder to a guy who was crossing right to left. His pocket presence is like he has multiple eyes. His open field skills are top notch. He’s fast. He’s durable. He’s humble.

I get that he has things to tweak and places to grow a bit, but does this guy really have much ceiling left? To me he has blown through the roof. That is o e of the best quarterbacks I’ve ever seen.
Posted by auisssa
Member since Feb 2010
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Posted on 10/4/26 at 6:19 pm to
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This post was edited on 10/4/26 at 6:20 pm
Posted by RiverCityTider
Jacksonville, Florida
Member since Oct 2008
6868 posts
Posted on 10/10/26 at 10:37 am to
It is a good question. I am very high on him. Alot of people have amnesia about our deep game last year. It didnt exist.

His long ball is very good. His arm strength is exceptional. His processing is already very good. Pocket awareness exceptional. Mechanics perfect.

Not a big McShay fan but he says Keloon may be his second ever 99 rated nfl prospect. The first was Luck.

There is always room for improvement. I personally think barring imjury, he could end up being the best ever at Bama and our 4TH NFL HOF qb.

I think alot of people here are always trying to protect Ty's reputation. So they have odd takes on Keelon. And then there are the those still mourning Austin Mack.

Bama fans are very strange about qbs sometimes... as in "multiple incomplete passes" last weekend posted above. Lol.

This post was edited on 10/10/26 at 10:41 am
Posted by The Silverback
Neptune
Member since May 2013
2272 posts
Posted on 10/10/26 at 10:53 am to
I don’t think you have any idea whatsoever about what you’re talking about. You know what it takes to add 25lbs of muscle? How would that be a benefit to him?
Posted by LovetheLord
The Ash Grove
Member since Dec 2010
6860 posts
Posted on 10/10/26 at 12:01 pm to
I am losing a pound a week by decreasing my calorie intake. I think you can do the same thing in the opposite direction by increasing it.
Posted by The Silverback
Neptune
Member since May 2013
2272 posts
Posted on 10/10/26 at 12:17 pm to
Are you talking about general weight or muscle? Adding/losing one is not the same as the other.
Posted by LovetheLord
The Ash Grove
Member since Dec 2010
6860 posts
Posted on 10/10/26 at 1:24 pm to
I am losing weight. As far as muscle gains, I don't claim to be an expert on these matters.
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