Dual Threat Ty Simpson, Retired Numbers and Brian Robinson Trade Talk on The Joe Gaither Show

Originally posted on Alabama Crimson Tide on SI
By Joe Gaither | Last updated Aug 20, 2025 11:49 AM ET

It's a hump day edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we continue getting closer and closer to football season. The program jumps into a Ty Simpson conversation as we try to determine how many rushing yards the Crimson Tide quarterback will have, discusses retiring numbers and claiming past national championships through an Auburn perspective before finishing with an NFL discussion as Brian Robinson Jr. is on the trade block.

The show kicks off by reviewing Ryan Grubb's comments on Ty Simpson and how the 2025 Alabama offense will look different than 2024. Simpson is a capable runner, but will he be called to do that this season? The show debates a proper expectation for Simpson's rushing yards in 2025 and uses past years to determine Simpson's future.

Recent Alabama Quarterback Rushing Totals

2024 - Jalen Milroe - 726
2023 - Jalen Milroe - 531
2022 - Bryce Young - 185
2021 - Bryce Young - 0
2020 - Mac Jones - 14
2019 - Tua Tagovailoa - 17
2018 - Tua Tagovailoa - 190
2017 - Jalen Hurts - 855

Other Kalen DeBoer Quarterback Rushing Totals

2023 - Washington - Michael Penix - 8
2022 - Washington - Michael Penix - 92
2021 - Fresno State - Jaylen Henderson - 68 / Jake Haener -18
2020 - Fresno State - Jake Haener - 18
2019 - Indiana - Michael Penix - 119

The program then moves across the state to talk about the Auburn Tigers. The Tigers announced plans to retire Cam Newton's jersey and claim an additional seven national titles. We debate the practice of retiring jersey numbers and discuss the merit in claiming more national championships.

Lastly the program lands on Brian Robinson Jr. as the Washington Commanders appear ready to move on from the former Alabama running back. Why does Washington want to trade Robinson?

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