""I felt alive again," Ward said. "Just knowing that it's not a preseason game, it's a real football game. The rush that you get is unbelievable. It's something that you wouldn't want to trade for the world. I'm blessed to be in this position.""
"Ward arrived at the Denver Broncos' stadium around six hours before kickoff Sunday, anxious to get started. He was one of the first players out on the field, stretching to start his warmup routine while a group of fans rehearsed how they would spread a huge American flag across the field during the national anthem."
"Like every quarterback not named Caleb Williams selected No. 1 since 2002, Ward lost his first start -- falling to the Broncos 20-12. Ward's 7.3 QBR was the second lowest ( Jameis Winston, 6.4 in 2015) among quarterbacks selected No. 1 since the stat was first recorded in 2006."
"The biggest lesson Ward learned was to get the ball out quicker to avoid sacks -- especially ones that knock his team out of scoring range."
Cam Ward arrived at the Denver Broncos' stadium roughly six hours before kickoff and warmed up early while fans prepared a large American flag for the anthem. He returned to regular-season action with strong excitement and a palpable adrenaline rush. Ward's debut resulted in a 20-12 loss to the Broncos and a 7.3 QBR, one of the lowest for a No. 1 overall pick since 2006. The game underscored a need to release the ball more quickly to avoid sacks, particularly after consecutive sacks following a muffed punt that hurt scoring opportunities.
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