Cam Ward isn’t sugarcoating the state of the Titans’ offense.
“I just think we’re very mid right now,” the rookie quarterback instructed reporters after Wednesday’s coaching camp apply. “From my position, to up front, to the receiver position, but, at the end of the day, it all starts with me.”
Ward, who was the No. 1 general decide within the 2025 NFL Draft, is predicted to begin the season as Tennessee’s beginning quarterback.
“I just don’t think we’re where we need to be. But we’ve got a little bit of time. Every day we get better as a whole. We’re a young team. But that’s no excuse.”
It’s been a troublesome week at coaching camp for Ward, who has thrown 4 interceptions within the two practices since pads got here on.
“I have to get on the same page with my receivers, watch more film, and be more accurate with the football,” Ward added.
That marks a big shift in tone from final week, when Ward mentioned the Titans had been “capable of being one of the best offenses in the league.”
Tennessee secured the highest decide by posting a league-worst 3-14 report final season, however Ward’s addition to the roster has these across the group looking forward to an prompt enchancment.
The 23-year-old may have large receivers Calvin Ridley, Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson as his three major targets, together with tight finish Chig Okonkwo.
Ward, a 2024 Heisman Trophy finalist, had an impressive senior season at Miami during which he led the nation in passing touchdowns (39), yards per move try (9.5) and yards per completion (14.1).
Earlier than that, the West Columbia, Texas native performed school soccer at Incarnate Phrase (2020-21) and Washington State (2021-23).
Regardless of the quarterback’s struggles in coaching camp, Titans coach Brian Callahan mentioned earlier than Wednesday’s apply that he had full confidence that Ward would bounce again.
“It’s just sort of how he’s wired,” Callahan mentioned. “I feel really good about how he’ll respond to any negativity in general.”
The Titans open the season on the street in opposition to the Broncos on Sept. 7.
