Cam Ward fully understands the pressure and prestige that come with being the quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes. He’s well-acquainted with the kind of success that role can bring. Last season, Ward threw for an impressive 4,313 yards and chalked up 39 touchdowns against just seven interceptions. His performance earned him a spot as a Heisman Trophy finalist, putting him in elite company.
Now, just weeks away from possibly becoming the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, his achievements at Miami under the tutelage of head coach Mario Cristobal and offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson have put him on the radar of NFL teams nationwide.
So, what pearls of wisdom does Ward have for Miami’s incoming quarterback, Carson Beck? In his words, he suggests a simple course of action: let things unfold naturally. He claims thriving in Miami’s environment isn’t as tough as it seems.
“Don’t focus too much on the numbers or what I did last season,” Ward shared during his pro day press conference, noting the ease of playing in Dawson’s offensive system. “In that setup, any quarterback should be able to throw at least 30 touchdowns annually, considering the old record was twenty-something,” he added, emphasizing the support provided by Miami’s strategic framework.
Ward is confident that Beck has the potential to break records at Miami. He believes in Cristobal and Dawson’s system, but above all, Ward emphasizes the need for Beck simply to embrace his own style of play.
“The main thing I’d tell Carson is just to stay true to himself and focus on winning games. Critics might say what they want, but by winning, you have the upper hand,” Ward said, imparting some seasoned advice.
Carson Beck isn’t new to the pressures of leading a team to victory. Having spearheaded Georgia as their starter in 2023 and 2024 and contributing to two championship team victories as a backup, Beck seems well-prepared to tackle the challenges at Miami.
