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Alabama Football: How much does starting quarterback matter?

The last four starting quarterbacks for Alabama Football all won national championships, attended Heisman ceremonies, and now play in the NFL.

Whether Alabama’s next starting quarterback will reach those levels of individual talent and success remains to be seen, but perhaps that isn’t necessary to lead a championship-caliber team.

Redshirt sophomore Jalen Milroe entered the spring with a leg up on the rest of the position room, having backed up Bryce Young last year. Milroe saw significant game reps in 2022, displaying both impressive strengths and glaring weaknesses. After watching the spring game, Alabama Football fans are concerned that he hasn’t improved much on those weaknesses.