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Sims disputes the notion that McElroy was a "caretaker".
Three questions for Alabama quarterback Phillip Sims.
On the perception that Greg McElroy was a game manager, while Sims and A.J. McCarron are capable of making more big plays.
Sims: "I think it's an unfair assessment. I mean, he won a lot of football games. And I don't think any quarterback wins football games by going out there and not turning the ball over. You have to make some plays. The other team is not going to give you the football game; you have to win some games. So I think that's an unfair assessment. I do like to throw the ball down the field a little bit more but I'm not going to say that makes me a playmaker and him a caretaker. I think me, A.J. and Greg have some of the same attributes. It's the system we play in and I think it prepares us to win some football games."
Is there a fine line between ball security and wanting to take chances with your arm?
Sims: "Taking care of the football is all about decisions and timing. You have to know when and where to take your chances. Sometimes you might want to take a chance but the defense may not allow it and you've got to be smart enough to make the right decision. That doesn't mean you're not a playmaker, it just means you're smart with the football."
What kind of physical strides have you made since arriving at UA?
Sims: "I came in last spring at about 240. I'm down to about 205, 208 right now. I've dropped some weight and gotten in better shape. I still feel like I can spin the football the same way I did when I first got here. My accuracy and footwoork have improved so I feel that I've taken the neccessary steps to get on the field. Now its just up to me to get out there and make plays."
Sims disputes the notion that McElroy was a "caretaker".
Three questions for Alabama quarterback Phillip Sims.
On the perception that Greg McElroy was a game manager, while Sims and A.J. McCarron are capable of making more big plays.
Sims: "I think it's an unfair assessment. I mean, he won a lot of football games. And I don't think any quarterback wins football games by going out there and not turning the ball over. You have to make some plays. The other team is not going to give you the football game; you have to win some games. So I think that's an unfair assessment. I do like to throw the ball down the field a little bit more but I'm not going to say that makes me a playmaker and him a caretaker. I think me, A.J. and Greg have some of the same attributes. It's the system we play in and I think it prepares us to win some football games."
Is there a fine line between ball security and wanting to take chances with your arm?
Sims: "Taking care of the football is all about decisions and timing. You have to know when and where to take your chances. Sometimes you might want to take a chance but the defense may not allow it and you've got to be smart enough to make the right decision. That doesn't mean you're not a playmaker, it just means you're smart with the football."
What kind of physical strides have you made since arriving at UA?
Sims: "I came in last spring at about 240. I'm down to about 205, 208 right now. I've dropped some weight and gotten in better shape. I still feel like I can spin the football the same way I did when I first got here. My accuracy and footwoork have improved so I feel that I've taken the neccessary steps to get on the field. Now its just up to me to get out there and make plays."