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Staff may just go all in with Emory now…

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It will not matter who our QB is regardless, unless we get a lot better on defense, we will not sniff playoffs or ACC title game.
They need to focus on that side of the ball first
 
canwewinagain said:
Mendoza is the way to go if we nobody else hits the portal.
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Agreed. Not sure why so many are down on him. He played for a bad Cal team behind a really bad line. He's got 2 years of starting experience. From the area so I assume he isn't gna come with a huge price tag which is good considering the other holes miami needs to fill. I think he'd be a decent stop gap to get to Nickel who is hopefully as good in college as he's looked in HS. If for some reason Emory beats mendoza out then so be it.
 
MadCane19 said:
It will not matter who our QB is regardless, unless we get a lot better on defense, we will not sniff playoffs or ACC title game.
They need to focus on that side of the ball first
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Would be such a disappointment. Just like 2017. Thought miami has maybe turned the corner with a foundation to build on but nope...Mario needs to find a way to put together a few double digits win seasons in a row
 
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OldhamA said:
Accuracy > arm strength. The ability to read a defence is also paramount.

You don't need to be Mike Vick back there, just have the ability to threaten on a Read Option and take what the defence gives you if you have to scramble.
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Definitely. Cam Wards don't grow on trees so we gotta have someone who doesn't turn it over + can make a play or two with his legs. I think Nickel fits that description but would be much better for his development to cook behind the scenes and be unleashed next year. We are in a tough spot.
 
The canesman said:
Emory is a true cane. How long does Mario think he can keep his QB’s benched for portal talent. Arent the young QB’s getting developed? Do we posses the capability’s?
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Nothing to do w development. When a clear and obvious upgrade is available, you gotta try to land him. College rosters are too fluid now to stick w a player because you recruited him from HS. Theres no guarantee any player will be here next year, so you gotta try to go all in every year.
 
JayCane20 said:
I hope they play him against Iowa State. Better for Cam as he should sit anyway.

Let everyone see what we’ve got an prove that you actually believe in it.
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I LOATHE THIS WAY of thinking.

If Cam doesn't play we will get boat raced. If Cam plays we may, may win.

I want to win moreso than I want to see Emory throw 14 passes behind the LOS.
 
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TheShredder said:
What happens when the defense doesn’t respect noodle arm Emory and stacks the box ?
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Usually, 1 of the opposing team we play figure out are weakness and then we are in trouble the rest of the year but you have now exposed are weakness before we even play the first game. Delete your post quick before its seen.
 
TheShredder said:
What happens when the defense doesn’t respect noodle arm Emory and stacks the box ?
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I think the majority of the board likes Emory. He seems like a great guy and is obviously tough as ****. If we had a top 20 defense, I'd probably feel okay with rolling him out as the starter tbh. But asking Emory to win games 38-35 or 44-40 like Cam was asked to do is putting him in a spot to fail.

No matter what, the QB room needs a semi proven body or big talent. You cannot role into 2025 with Judd and Nickel behind Emory. If Emory isn't the guy or gets hurt, you have no options behind him.
 
tdjones34 said:
Cut JOJO obviously he can't step up year 2
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Agree, these stud Wr’s we recruited and sat for the season must have forgotten everything they learned and did in HS. Seems like everyone thinks they s**k bc we haven’t played them. Are they elite? TBD. But they were good players in HS and could very well be good, if not very good next year. Play them and let the chips fall where they may, before we s**t on them.
 
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5XNC said:
Not sure who may enter the portal after the playoffs, but not sure there’s anyone we’ll throw millions at.

With emory it’s a different looking offense. More balanced. More running. But we have the oline and rbs to do it. We’ll win but win not relying on a superstar at qb to be the focus of the offense and be the star.
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As we should, and we need to make sure we invest in this defense

Guidry move should've happened already.
 
BoxingRobes said:
Then just get Ferny Mendoza, a proof of concept version of Emory Williams with success in the ACC.

I think we'd love the guy. He's not as talented as we'd like, but he'd play his *** off.

69% passer, 3000 yards, 7.8ypa in ACC play.
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Absolutely! Mendoza has the experience to get us to the CFP if we actually shore up our defense and bring in some stud receivers. He also has two years of eligibility while Luke learns the system. This is a no brainer. If Emory transfers then so be it. Many of the folks on here get so emotional about Emory, “ He is a true Cane” “ He gave it his all against FSU” …it’s not personal, it’s business.
 
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