E36 S1 Bama Second Scrimmage News Notes and Takeaways as Ty Simpson Shines

Ty Simpson

According to multiple reports from the scrimmage, Simpson completed 14-of-15 passes for well over 125 yds, with the one incompletion being a dropped pass by redshirt sophomore Cole Adams on a play that would have resulted in a touchdown.

Simpson reportedly threw a 25-yard touchdown strike to Ryan Williams, while also breaking off a long touchdown run. Simpson's legs continue to be an underrated part of his game. He doesn't have Jalen Milroe's wheels, but he is a true dual-threat quarterback who will make plays every single game with his feet.

"I thought he came out and executed the offense," DeBoer said about Simpson after the scrimmage. "Just continues to be steady, finds his times to make the plays. Today, he actually used his speed again. And that’s something that people will probably underestimate as we go through the year, just with his ability to make plays and keep plays alive. But he was, I thought, he was steady. He was consistent."

Ty is running the offense effectively, being precise and surgical and accurate with his throws.

Using his legs to extend plays and to pick up first downs and even score.

Not throwing picks.

Not taking sacks.

Jam Miller out for the FSU game and probably out until the Georgia game.

Opens up the RB position for Daniel Hill, Richard Young, and Dre Washington

Daniel Hill is unique in the RB room.

Special teams are a concern.

FG Kicker particularly concerning. – Can he make kicks consistently, particularly beyond 40 yds? Punting concerning as well –

Dijon Lee vying for playing time and starting position at Corner. Freshman cornerback Dijon Lee Jr. received significant time with the first-string defense. Played with the 1’s in the scrimmage. 6’4 and 202 and strong and very athletic.