Becks7 said:My guess is the veteran QB is Tim Couch
Trekbiz said:In addition, Saban telling Gus this early in the offseason tells me that Saban already has "the guy" he wants in mind and that he's very confident in getting "that guy".
You don't burn a bridge before knowing how your going to get across the river.
SCall13 said:It's possible. There won't be many veteran QBs to choose from. May as well throw Couch in there as a possibility.
VManis said:If this story is true than you are 100% correct. There is no way Saban tells Gus he isn't the starter unless a) the guy is unquestionably starting material and b) he has secured the trade.
As far as young talent goes you are assuming that the Veteran QB isn't Brees or Carr, both of which still have alot of tread left on the tires. Plus we picked up Lemon to groom and while he may not be an immediate answer he is young and is probably is as good as anyone you could pick on the second day.
Trekbiz said:In addition, Saban telling Gus this early in the offseason tells me that Saban already has "the guy" he wants in mind and that he's very confident in getting "that guy".
You don't burn a bridge before knowing how your going to get across the river.
Brooks? I hear nothing but bad about him.SuperDuperFan said:No way would we dump Gus for Couch...thats absurd. If Nick told Gus he wont be starting then he has to be planning on bringing in someone pretty good. IMO it means someone like Carr, Brooks, Ramsey, or McNair. I think Brooks is the most likely scenario although I dont really like him.
Id like to wait and see how true this is and if it pans out. If so its definitely big news. Im sorry to hear gus would retire because id love to have him as a backup.
Trekbiz said:I just don't see Saban being comfortable enough in Couch to flat out tell Gus that he won't be the starter. If Couch came in there would still be a competition without a preconcieved winner for the job. Saban must have a more established signal caller in mind.
Trekbiz said:I just don't see Saban being comfortable enough in Couch to flat out tell Gus that he won't be the starter. If Couch came in there would still be a competition without a preconcieved winner for the job. Saban must have a more established signal caller in mind.