Yahoo Sports NFL on Cam Ward
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Ward's marginal growth could have been significantly more obvious had his teammates capitalized on some missed opportunities. Ward completed 8-of-12 passing attempts for 69 yards. His completion percentage was much better than the below 50% he was versus the 49ers, and two drops could have had him finish his night 10-of-12 instead.
STACKED’s take
Ward showed marginal improvement in Week 2 preseason; completion percentage up despite receiver drops.
The source notes Ward showed marginal growth in preseason Week 2 versus the Seahawks compared to his preseason debut against the 49ers; he completed 8-of-12 for 69 yards with one sack, improving his completion percentage from below 50% in Week 1. The source credits missed opportunities by teammates—Carnell Tate dropped a pass near the sideline on a fade route, and tight end Gunnar Helm failed to get his feet in-bounds on an off-script throw—as reasons Ward's performance could have looked significantly better. Ward also had an inaccuracy issue when he airmailed a ball to Tate and fumbled near the sideline, though the fumble rolled out of bounds. The source frames this as measurable progress: 'Ward was better versus the Seahawks than he was versus the 49ers, and that's how progress is measured.'
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