Kalen DeBoer faces a big decision after Jalen Milroe’s departure from the Alabama Crimson Tide program, as he needs to find the quarterback who will lead the team back to the College Football Playoff. According to Josh Pate, the answer to this dilemma may already be clear.
The top contenders for the starting quarterback role are Ty Simpson, Keelon Russell, and Austin Mack. While four candidates are in the running, Coach DeBoer is expected to focus on developing Ryan Grubb to get him ready as a potential signal-caller in Tuscaloosa.
Pate believes that Simpson is the clear frontrunner, even going as far as to suggest that Alabama fans might want to place a bet on him, as reported by CBS Sports.
“I’ve done some digging… I think Ty Simpson’s the overwhelming favorite to win that starting job,” Pate stated.
He further emphasized this, comparing the situation to the battle between Jalen Hurts and Blake Barnett. Pate also acknowledged the significance of DeBoer’s previous connection with Austin Mack, whom he recruited while at Washington, but still expressed confidence that Simpson is likely to win the job.
Currently, Simpson is the strong favorite, with odds of -650 to secure the starting quarterback role, though things could change once spring football begins.
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