Badgers end spring cautiously optimistic about passing game

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin's Graham Mertz throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana Saturday,, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin is cautiously optimistic that a year full of adversity on and off the field will help its passing attack live up to the promise it showed during Graham Mertz’s record-setting debut performance last season. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis III celebrates a touchdown catch with Jake Ferguson (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin is cautiously optimistic that a year full of adversity on and off the field will help its passing attack live up to the promise it showed last season. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

FILE- In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor (3) is knocked down by Minnesota defensive back Jordan Howden (23) during an NCAA college football game in Minneapolis. Wisconsin is cautiously optimistic that a year full of adversity on and off the field will help its passing attack live up to the promise it showed last season. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)