Cam Ward has skill set to help Miami’s offensive scheme
Miami’s offense had high expectations in 2023 despite having some major questions along the wide receiver. However, that ended up not being the unit’s biggest weakness on the field. Surprisingly, the passing game and a lack of efficiency are what held Shannon Dawson‘s unit back.
What helps spread things out on offense? Having a quarterback that can use his legs both in the scripted and unscripted run game. Washington State transfer Cam Ward can check that box for Miami.
Playing on time
Regardless of what new spread looks that Miami will try to utilize, this offense still needs a quarterback who can make quick reads and get the ball out on time. Playing with correct timing is essential in this pro-style scheme that has a ton of moving parts. Cam Ward will have to prove that he has the accuracy long-term to efficiently run the offense but this is a quarterback that has been well-coached and looks comfortable making reads.
Ward has Experience and Tools
A former no-star recruit, Ward spent two seasons at Washington State after transferring in from Division II Incarnate Word. He started 25 games for the Cougars, throwing for more than 6,400 yards and 43 touchdowns while adding 11 more scores on the ground.
The West Columbia, appeared in 25 games and completed 644 of 983 passes (65.5%) for 6,968 passes, 48 touchdowns and 16 interceptions across two seasons. Ward will be one to watch for West Coast teams like USC, Oregon and Washington.
Last season, he completed 66.6% of his passes for 3,735 yards, 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also added eight scores on the ground.
In 13 games with FCS-Incarnate Word, he completed 384-of-590 (65.1%) passes for 4,648 yards with 47 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions in 2021.
Ward is the perfect one-year fill-in for the Hurricanes and the perfect QB to give Miami
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