2017 Miami Hurricane Player Breakdown: Malik Rosier

Oct 31, 2015; Durham, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Malik Rosier (12) looks to pass in their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Durham, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Malik Rosier (12) looks to pass in their game against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 2, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Team Highlight’s Jack Allison drops to throw during the first half of the 2016 Under Armour All-American Game against Team Armour at Orlando Citrus Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Concerns have arisen from camp seeing an excessive amount of Rosier’s passes were batted down this spring. Batted balls can be attributed to the defense’s concerted effort to cause havoc. At 6’1″ Rosier might need to learn to circumnavigate the pocket a bit more and find those pivotal throwing lanes.

Also concerning is Rosier’s accuracy during spring games. In his final two scrimmages, Rosier was 21-44 completing 47% of his passes.

The biggest presumable weakness on defense coming into spring was secondary depth. If the completion percentage was low then, it’s hard to imagine the recalculation once the secondary adds reinforcements this summer.

Jack Allison’s departure from the program solidifies the ideology that Miami desires a running threat at the quarterback position. Allison had the best arm on the team and was your ideal high school All-American replacement for Brad Kaaya.

Richt’s first film after taking the Miami job was Alison. Richt signed off on it. But after watching how ACC Conference foes defended the Canes, it all fundamentally changed.

Next: Can N'Kosi Perry Challenge Rosier?

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