I believe Cam Ward will be a top level franchise/elite QB

[OILERMAN]

I don't follow college much and don't pay attention to the prospects until close to the draft. 

 

Early on I fell in line with the talk of it being a terrible draft class for QBs. Terrible year to have the #1 pick, trade the pick, draft Abdul Carter!

 

As the process went along it became clear Ward was being lumped in with the group as a whole and not being judged individually. Listening to people I trust they began to talk about how good Ward was. Cosell(yes he's wrong too) said he didn't know why he wasn't being discussed as an elite #1 QB prospect. How ridiculous people put Ward and Sanders in a group together as equals. 

 

Then as "experts" start looking at the film everyone starts saying the same thing, holy shit, this dude is great. More than that he's great at the things that matter the most in terms of transitioning to the NFL. Processing and delivering accurate passes and having an innate ability to sense and escape pressure. He throws with anticipation and throws people open. Many evaluators point out the most impressive part of his game is his play inside of structure. The shown highlights are his improvisation but his down to down consistent play inside of structure is what's most impressive. These are things a novice fan can see for themselves. 

 

From Justin Graver:  Cam Ward set the Miami Hurricanes single-season passing records for yards (4,313), completions (305), and touchdowns (39) while throwing to a collection of UDFA receivers with a 7th-round RB, just FYI.

 

I saw some other detailed stats I can't find. #1 across the board in a huge number of key stats. 3rd down. playing from behind etc...

 

Miami stats last year offensively: #1 in points, yards, yds per play and 3rd down conversion. 

 

I don't think the opposing competition matters as much in terms of whether or not his skills translate. You either have those passing skills or you don't. He's also throwing to scrubs. 

 

Ward has also been improving every year at a rapid rate. He's going to continue to get better and he's already good. 

 

I honestly believe it's very likely Ward will quickly become among the best QBs in the league. I do think he'll be in the discussion with Mahomes/Allen/Lamar. 

 

[Mercalius]

[Starkiller]

I was all in as soon as I started watching his film

[HigherLogic]

Same

[OILERMAN]

The Giants offered a haul and the Titans quit even listening. The NFL decision makers know.

 

I also think it's pretty funny it actually took a few miracles for the Titans to fall into the #1 spot. Drew Lock having one of the greatest games in NFL history and the Pats winning their finale. 

[FRT]

My guess is there will be a learning curve.  Initially Cam will try to do too much and once he shows he can win with ball placement it will start to take off.  On the other hand, if the Callahan’s get him hurt without protection it can get more of the same.  Keep building.  

[9 Nines]

19 minutes ago, OILERMAN said:

. He throws with anticipation and throws people open. Many evaluators point out the most impressive part of his game is his play inside of structure. The shown highlights are his improvisation but his down to down consistent play inside of structure is what's most impressive. These are things a novice fan can see for themselves. 

 

This is what is easy to see.  He throws to where the WR is supposed to be, and he throws before the WR is shown to be open - because he undsterands his WR's ability and the play.   Most other college QBs, and maybe all the Titans QB since Moon, throw after the WR is open.  This was glaring to me when they showed Jaxon Dart's footage - it was almost like the WR had to raise his arm up to get Dart to pass.   Whereas watching Cam Ward, you wondering why he is throwing it when he does because if you freeze the frame at the point he is passing, none of the WR look open but right after the ball leaves his hand, you notice one of the WR breaking open. 

Edited April 27, 2025 by 9 Nines

[socaljake]

Mahomes played at Texas Tech. Allen played at Wyoming. Level of competition isn't as important as traits that translate to the pro game.

[scine09]

5 minutes ago, OILERMAN said:

The Giants offered a haul and the Titans quit even listening. The NFL decision makers know.

 

I also think it's pretty funny it actually took a few miracles for the Titans to fall into the #1 spot. Drew Lock having one of the greatest games in NFL history and the Pats winning their finale. 

How about the Titans getting swept by Mac Jones and the Jaguars despite in the first game thoroughly outplaying them?

[NashvilleNinja]

18 minutes ago, OILERMAN said:

I don't follow college much and don't pay attention to the prospects until close to the draft. 

 

Early on I fell in line with the talk of it being a terrible draft class for QBs. Terrible year to have the #1 pick, trade the pick, draft Abdul Carter!

 

As the process went along it became clear Ward was being lumped in with the group as a whole and not being judged individually. Listening to people I trust they began to talk about how good Ward was. Cosell(yes he's wrong too) said he didn't know why he wasn't being discussed as an elite #1 QB prospect. How ridiculous people put Ward and Sanders in a group together as equals. 

 

Then as "experts" start looking at the film everyone starts saying the same thing, holy shit, this dude is great. More than that he's great at the things that matter the most in terms of transitioning to the NFL. Processing and delivering accurate passes and having an innate ability to sense and escape pressure. He throws with anticipation and throws people open. Many evaluators point out the most impressive part of his game is his play inside of structure. The shown highlights are his improvisation but his down to down consistent play inside of structure is what's most impressive. These are things a novice fan can see for themselves. 

 

From Justin Graver:  Cam Ward set the Miami Hurricanes single-season passing records for yards (4,313), completions (305), and touchdowns (39) while throwing to a collection of UDFA receivers with a 7th-round RB, just FYI.

 

I saw some other detailed stats I can't find. #1 across the board in a huge number of key stats. 3rd down. playing from behind etc...

 

Miami stats last year offensively: #1 in points, yards, yds per play and 3rd down conversion. 

 

I don't think the opposing competition matters as much in terms of whether or not his skills translate. You either have those passing skills or you don't. He's also throwing to scrubs. 

 

Ward has also been improving every year at a rapid rate. He's going to continue to get better and he's already good. 

 

I honestly believe it's very likely Ward will quickly become among the best QBs in the league. I do think he'll be in the discussion with Mahomes/Allen/Lamar. 

 

 

Good introduction to those boarding Ward Hype Train.

 

[NashvilleNinja]

But I will say... I don't think Restrepo is the scrub you say he is. If he's a tomato can, he might be a 24k gold tamato can.

 

[rns90]

6 minutes ago, scine09 said:

How about the Titans getting swept by Mac Jones and the Jaguars despite in the first game thoroughly outplaying them?

God bless Will Levis for being so awful.  If he weren’t that awful we would not have come close or gotten the pick.

[rns90]

2 minutes ago, croatian22 said:

At best, he's gonna be like Derek Carr. He's average

You can go to patsfans any day now.  It’s clear once Vrabel got fired you stopped being a fan of this team.

[BeedoeLaw]

It was so funny to see so many posters not feel he was worthy of #1 only to totally change their mind as the process progressed. It was a fun ride, but not near as fun as it is about to be.

[Titans279]

1 minute ago, croatian22 said:

At best, he's gonna be like Derek Carr. He's average

 

I'm pretty sure that a guy who throws the ball away on 4th and goal from the 1 yard line is not a good comp for Ward lol