For a while, Ty Simpson was a name buried in the depth chart, a talented quarterback who seemed to always be just outside the spotlight. Under Nick Saban, Alabama leaned on veterans, and when Kalen DeBoer took over, it wasn’t immediately clear if Simpson would ever be the guy in Tuscaloosa.
But here we are now — Simpson is finally starting to look like the quarterback many believed he could become. The arm talent was never in question, but the timing, the poise, and the consistency have all started to click. Whether it was Saban sticking to his proven formula or DeBoer easing into his new era, the decision to keep Simpson waiting is now being second-guessed.
Some fans argue that both coaches underestimated him early on, while others believe Simpson simply needed time — time to grow, to adjust, and to prove he could lead Alabama at the highest level. In college football, the line between “coaches got it wrong” and “player finally developed” is razor-thin.
What’s undeniable now is that Ty Simpson has arrived. And as Alabama pushes forward into a new chapter, Simpson’s rise raises an important question: was this all part of the plan, or did Alabama nearly let a future star slip through the cracks?
Ty Simpson Proves Patience Pays: Did Saban and DeBoer Miss It Early?
