If...there's explosive growth at the QB position
If...the offensive line plays its part this time
If...the defensive line unearths a new playmaker or two
If...the punting improves
Miami's defensive line definitely has the playmakers it needs. The Hurricanes have clear potential at the quarterback position, too, where Jarren Williams is completing 73% of his passes. But he's responsible for a lot of negative plays too, and Miami's rebuild offensive line has been a trainwreck. Miami ranks 128th in sack rate allowed and 127th in stuff rate allowed. Once behind schedule, the Canes are toast. They are 124th in passing downs success rate. The negative plays have cost them a game they should have won against North Carolina (and nearly cost them a second against lowly Central Michigan). The future appears pretty bright, but the present is scattered and frustrating.
If...the offensive line plays its part this time
If...the defensive line unearths a new playmaker or two
If...the punting improves
Miami's defensive line definitely has the playmakers it needs. The Hurricanes have clear potential at the quarterback position, too, where Jarren Williams is completing 73% of his passes. But he's responsible for a lot of negative plays too, and Miami's rebuild offensive line has been a trainwreck. Miami ranks 128th in sack rate allowed and 127th in stuff rate allowed. Once behind schedule, the Canes are toast. They are 124th in passing downs success rate. The negative plays have cost them a game they should have won against North Carolina (and nearly cost them a second against lowly Central Michigan). The future appears pretty bright, but the present is scattered and frustrating.
