Despite Alabama reportedly deciding its starting quarterback for the season opener on Friday, the offseason-long battle appears likely to extend beyond Week 1, based on recent comments from coach Nick Saban.
The Crimson Tide, after months of questions, tabbed redshirt sophomore Jalen Milroe to lead the team into Saturday’s home game against Middle Tennessee, ESPN reported Friday morning. However, less than a day prior to the news, Saban gave every indication that Bama’s new QB1 isn’t necessarily guaranteed to keep the role heading into Week 2.
“The quarterback who plays on Saturday, that’s the quarterback for Saturday,” Saban said on his radio show Thursday, per 247Sports. “The life of a quarterback—any quarterback—depends on how they perform. So if a guy plays well, that’s what creates security at that position. … A guy has got to understand that the way he performs is really, really important.
