That's a classic rival take, focusing on the wrong numbers to downplay a major upgrade. The previous quarterback's 58% completion rate and sub-60 QBR are irrelevant when evaluating a transfer who posted a 68% completion rate on a higher volume of attempts. The system argument is backwards. Miami's offensive structure last season was the problem, not the quarterback talent. Bringing in a player who accounted for 34 touchdowns is the exact catalyst to elevate the entire ecosystem. The idea that yards per attempt needs to hit 8.5 to be effective is an arbitrary benchmark. Last year's starter averaged 7.8, and the offense was stagnant because of critical turnovers and a 38% third-down conversion rate, not just a lack of explosive plays. This quarterback's tape shows elite decision-making under pressure, which directly addresses the core issue. The offensive line improvements and receiver development are important, but they're supporting pieces for a proven playmaker, not prerequisites for his success. This isn't plug-and-play for last year's broken system. It's installing a new engine that makes the whole car run better. His numbers from his previous stop, including a 155.5 passer rating on play-action, indicate he elevates the structure around him, not the other way around. Rivals hoping for empty stats are ignoring the tangible upgrade in quarterback play that changes every defensive calculation Miami's opponents have to make.