Grubb has not been shy about who he feels is the leader in the race. After A-Day, the Alabama offensive coordinator said if the Crimson Tide were to play a game that next day, Simpson would be the starter. That same refrain has been repeated multiple times by DeBoer throughout the offseason heading into fall.

The Crimson Tide offensive coordinator wanted the battle to end 'yesterday,' but he shared the steps that the trio must take to win the starting job.

Alabama's offensive coordinator would really like for the battle between Ty Simpson, Austin Mack and Keelon Russell to already be over.