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Could Cam Ward turn out to be a flash in the pan?

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by lizardbreath, Aug 16, 2024.

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  1. Aug 29, 2024 #81
    wingtee

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    Agree Liz but we can sometimes turn guys into Heismen contenders.
     
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  2. Aug 29, 2024 #82
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    It would be a bad idea to think Ward is not a premier talent.
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2024 #83
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    No doubt about that one. In fact, "sometimes" has been a pretty common occurrence for about the last 5 or 6 years now. I'm just not one to give up the ship before the first shots are fired, especially with better depth and athleticism than we've seen in years and a coaching upgrade on the D side. Ward is what he is - a good QB with some talent and not a great deal of success winning big games - particularly on the road. He also has a 44.7% comp. avg. under pressure and a penchant for committing TOs in crucial moments. When he gets substantially above .500 as a starter and improves on the 33% road win mark, I will view him in a different light. That could happen as early as this Saturday, but I frankly doubt it. Being informed by the past is reasonable - when it's a two-way street. Giving up on this team in the run up to the opener is not - at least not because of Cam ward.
    Meh.
     
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  4. Aug 29, 2024 #84
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    And when he did go downfield he wasn’t accurate. Some of the ones he completed he got a lot of help from Pearsall on. At this point in his career he doesn’t seem to have the deep ball in his arsenal.
     
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  5. Aug 29, 2024 #85
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    Some more than others: UP, Mertz 61% - 44.7%. Just asying.
     
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  6. Aug 29, 2024 #86
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    I respectfully submit that that was then, this is now. Of course we'll see what's what in two days. I'm just not intimidated by Ward's actual track record or the hype.
     
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  7. Aug 29, 2024 #87
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    I agree. I'm just concerned about their offensive line giving him all day to throw or us being off balance because they can run on us which is how I expect them to come out. Run heavy to open up.
     
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  8. Aug 29, 2024 #88
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    Why? I’m not playing or coaching Saturday.
     
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  9. Aug 29, 2024 #89
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    They'll try to plow us, maybe get Ward out on the edge some. They won't stop until we stop them.
     
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  10. Aug 29, 2024 #90
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    For sure. But our staff has to make life very difficult for him... and the crowd noise could really rattle him.
     
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  11. Aug 29, 2024 #91
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    And not nearly the runner as some we have faced the last couple years.
     
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  12. Aug 29, 2024 #92
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    He can drop dimes though when he has time. When pressured, he turns into a fumblin’ pumpkin.
     
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  13. Aug 29, 2024 #93
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    Hope u are right . I’m not close to giving up . This is about Ward . I think he is pretty good but I don’t know football to well
     
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  14. Aug 29, 2024 #94
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    Me too
     
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    I’m streaking at halftime, does that count?
     
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  16. Aug 29, 2024 #96
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    Agree with the assessment, and i will add he is no Jayden Daniels
     
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  17. Aug 29, 2024 #97
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    With bonus points, depending on how drunk the crowd is.
     
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    I didn't mean that you were, Wing. You're obviously a Gator to the bone and I have nothing but respect for your contributions here. I'm just worn out on the media and scUM generated hype over a guy who hasn't proved much of anything as a truly elite, game dominating QB.
     
  19. Aug 29, 2024 #99
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    all good Liz . U make solid points
     
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    Well Miami pulled the QB, receiver and RB from the portal so we'll see how they do on a new team and system. Miami does have a stellar offensive line so that could pose a problem for our revamped defense.
     
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