Question for the rant

Heupel.

It's tough to say because their systems are so different.

I think Heupel's system is much easier for an inexperienced QB to learn. So, based on the system alone, I have more faith in Heupel getting a minimal-experience high-talent young QB ready.

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It's tough to say because their systems are so different.

I think Heupel's system is much easier for an inexperienced QB to learn. So, based on the system alone, I have more faith in Heupel getting a minimal-experience high-talent young QB ready.

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I agree with this opinion; I think Heupel also doesn't put as much on the quarterback in his system.

DeBoer's system is a motion-heavy, space-creating pro-spread (and Air Raid hybrid) that is pretty QB-friendly. There are clear rules, with easy throws prioritized.

Young QBs benefit from the structure and high-percentage nature of reads once they internalize it, but of course the better fits are intelligent, accurate processors who already have some conceptual familiarity.

And because there is the potential for autonomy at the line, it almost requires someone who can operate with rhythm and poise, without forcing hero plays.

The high-volume passing, precise route timing, and pre-snap diagnosis aspects are why someone like Jalen Milroe would've never been recruited into that system, even though he was an elite physical athlete. His game was never going to be that.

Drake Maye decommitting and then Julian Sayin transferring set our whole QB cycle back about three or four years.

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Heard this question on a video the other day and thought it was interesting. Both Tennessee and Bama will be starting new QBs this year with little in-game exposure. It seems like both schools are projected to start their high-ceiling five-star freshmen.

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Who do you trust more to get a minimal-experience high-talent young QB ready: Heupel or Deboer?

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The real question would be to determine if they have done the starting FR QB issue with any other seasons.
TBF, anytime you start a TF at QB you can expect some growing pains.

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DeBoer...he made Michael Penix Jr. a first round pick and Penix isn't a Pro QB.

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Penix was about as far from being a first year QB as anyone not named Stetson Bennett can be.

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Heard this question on a video the other day and thought it was interesting. Both Tennessee and Bama will be starting new QBs this year with little in-game exposure. It seems like both schools are projected to start their high-ceiling five-star freshmen.

Question:
Who do you trust more to get a minimal-experience high-talent young QB ready: Heupel or Deboer?

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I don't think these are equal situations. I'm not full up on the Tennessee situation, but it sounds like you're starting a true freshman due to the recent QB transfers.

With Alabama, if the younger guy starts, it's because he's developed beyond a guy who's been in DeBoer's system for multiple years. And he's also been in the system for over a year now himself.

It's going to be the first year we see a QB DeBoer recruited running the offense, I have no idea what to expect. I know it will be different. Hopefully our situation is a little better.

I'm more worried about the OL than the QB.

Over time developing as he ages Debour.

But Heupel the first year.