In the cutthroat world of the NFL Draft, every move—or lack thereof—shakes up the league. Prospects get one shot to prove they’re worth millions, and sometimes, they must make tough calls. The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is in full swing. While most top prospects have locked in their plans, one name is keeping NFL front offices on their toes: Cam Ward.The Miami gunslinger, widely considered a top quarterback prospect, still hasn’t decided whether he’ll throw at the Combine. A development that could shift the entire draft landscape. NFL insider Tom Pelissero broke the news, saying, “I spoke yesterday with his quarterbacks coach, Daryl Colbert, who he’s worked with for a number of years. He told me Cam Ward is undecided at this point about whether or not he is going to throw here in Indianapolis or wait until the pro day.” Teams craving a live look at Ward’s arm now face frustrating uncertainty.While Miami’s Cam Ward mulls whether to throw at this week’s combine, Texas’ Quinn Ewers is healthy and ready to roll, with a little help from a well-known QB developer. @gmfb @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/hcGQaAJIA2— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 25, 2025The stakes just got higher. Shedeur Sanders, another top QB in this class, has already opted out of throwing in Indy. That leaves Ward with a golden opportunity to separate himself—if he steps up. Pelissero highlighted Ward’s ultra-competitive nature, noting, “He’s got a chip on his shoulder, so you would think, maybe this is an alluring opportunity… Maybe Cam Ward can separate himself by coming out and throwing.” Yet, if he waits until his pro day, teams must rely on past film instead of watching him throw under combine pressure.And the numbers? They don’t lie. Ward dominated in 2024, torching defenses for 4,313 yards, 39 touchdowns, and just 7 interceptions, finishing with a stellar 88.7 QBR (2nd nationally). Meanwhile, Shedeur Sanders posted 4,134 yards, 37 TDs, and 10 picks, with a 75.5 QBR (20th nationally). Ward has hustled under the guidance of renowned QB coach Darrell Colbert Jr., whose Select QB Athletics training program has helped mold elite signal-callers.So, what’s next? Ward holds the power. Throwing at the Combine could cement his status as a top QB in this draft. Sitting out might keep some teams guessing. Either way, with all 32 franchises watching, one decision could change everything.From the hot seat to the war room: The tale of fired Cowboys coachQuinn Ewers’ road to the NFL hasn’t exactly been smooth. The Texas QB started the 2024 season looking like a Heisman favorite, but a torn oblique in the Michigan game threw everything off track. Even after gutting it out the rest of the season, he didn’t look quite like himself. Still, he put up solid numbers—3,472 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions—keeping his draft stock alive. Now, with the 2025 NFL Combine around the corner, Ewers has a chance to prove he’s still that guy. And who’s helping him get there? Former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. Yeah, that Mike McCarthy.Ewers has been training in Texas with McCarthy, a coach who’s spent nearly two decades working with NFL quarterbacks. NFL insider Tom Pelissero broke the news, saying, “McCarthy says he’s just been really impressed with Quinn Ewers as a young man and the attentiveness that he has.” McCarthy even admitted, “I’m like a kid in an ice cream shop, just talking ball with Quinn Ewers.” The wild part? McCarthy going to be in the running for another head coaching job this offseason—maybe even in New Orleans. That was the plan. Instead, he’s taking a year off and setting his sights on the 2026 hiring cycle.Former #Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has decided to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle and will not coach in the NFL this season, sources tell me and @RapSheet.McCarthy, who has made the playoffs 12 times in 18 seasons, is expected to be a strong candidate a year from now. pic.twitter.com/Vr8mMijIkq— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 29, 2025For Ewers, this mentorship couldn’t have come at a better time. This year’s draft class doesn’t have a ton of surefire QB stars, unlike last year when six quarterbacks went in the first round. Plus, free agency isn’t looking great for teams needing a QB, meaning someone like Ewers—who has all the tools but needs refinement could become a hot commodity. ESPN’s Matt Miller already has him going 42nd overall to the Jets, where he could either learn from or eventually replace Aaron Rodgers. “It will be fascinating to watch Ewers’ pre-draft process, and a strong combine could boost him into Round 1,” Miller noted.That’s why this Combine is a huge deal for Ewers. Caleb Williams and Drake Maye are locked in as the top two QBs, but beyond them? It’s anyone’s game. Pelissero even hinted that Ewers could climb the rankings fast, saying, “This is an opportunity here for Quinn Ewers to come out and maybe establish himself as QB three if not QB two or one.” If he balls out in Indy, he could easily jump past guys like J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. and sneak into the first round.With McCarthy in his corner, a clean bill of health, and a prime chance to impress, Ewers has everything lined up for a draft stock boost. Now, it’s just about showing up and proving he belongs at the top.The post Worrying Cam Ward Development for 32 NFL Teams as Fired Cowboys Coach Joins Quinn Ewers Before 2025 Combine appeared first on EssentiallySports.