Here’s a breakdown of what’s going on regarding Ty Simpson and Josh Cuevas of the Alabama Crimson Tide:
✅ What Cuevas Is Saying
Josh Cuevas described a practice moment where Ty Simpson responded sharply when an offensive lineman false started: “Out of the corner of my ear, I just hear him screaming … that’s my quarterback. That’s my quarterback.”
He praised Simpson’s attention to detail and leadership:
> “[He’s] wanting us to be great and wanting us to get every little detail exactly correct … making this offense perfect so we can operate at an efficient level is his main goal. … You can really tell … he’s being very intentional with his throws … just trying to communicate and get everything down.”
While I couldn’t locate the exact wording “most well-rounded quarterback in the country” from these sources (if you have a link with that phrase I can check further), the general message is clear: Cuevas views Simpson as a highly complete quarterback in multiple dimensions.
Ty Simpson is leading the Heisman Trophy conversation among QBs this season. For example:
He’s listed as +300 favorite at one sportsbook at one point.
One poll ranked him No.1 among college football players, with 18 TDs against only 1 interception to date.
Cuevas’s endorsement matters because he’s a teammate who sees Simpson up close—and his comments indicate the quarterback is resonating in the locker room and on the field.
🤔 What To Watch / Things To Consider
Consistency: Leading in stats and hype is one thing; maintaining it through tougher games matters.
Team performance: Heisman candidates often need their teams to succeed in big games. Simpson’s story will be bolstered if Alabama wins its key matchups.
Narrative & media: Having a strong supporting cast (like Cuevas’s praise) helps the narrative. But sometimes media exposure and storylines sway Heisman voters as much as pure stats.
Depth of competition: Many QBs are in the mix—so Simpson will have to keep distinguishing himself.
If you like, I can pull up full quotes from Cuevas, detailed stats for Simpson (passing, rushing, efficiency), and how his Heisman resume stacks against other contenders this year. Would that be helpful?
