The Tennessee Titans are coming from a dreadful 2024 season, with the worst record in the league. Cam Ward will be playing for a team that made a few adjustments as they try to find their starting quarterback of the future. With it not being Will Levis, the No. 1 overall pick steps into Tennessee with winning on his mind.
Will Cam Ward be Able to Salvage the Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee drafted not only a quarterback but also two wide receivers, a tight end, and a running back. Offense is the priority, as Ward needs a few weapons to make an impact in his rookie season. The QB room is less than stellar, with Ward “competing” against Levis, Brandon Allen, and Tim Boyle. With no real mentor to lead Ward in the right direction, the Miami graduate has no choice but to put the team on his back.
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At 23 years old, Ward played his final year of college football. Transferring to Miami was his best decision, leading to the most successful season of his college career. Despite a step up in competition, Ward proved he was more than ready for the challenge.
In 2023, Ward was 323-485 with 3,735 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and just seven interceptions at Washington State. Last season, Ward was 305-454 for 4,313 passing yards, 39 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. In 18 fewer completions, Ward’s completion percentage went up. He threw for 578 more yards, all while adding 14 additional touchdowns with no more interceptions.
While his rushing stats weren’t as impressive in 2024, Ward smartly preserved his body as he knew he would be a top pick in the draft. This Titans offense could use him to run around the field as a dual threat. In his five college seasons, Ward finished his career with 469 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. While he’s nowhere near the level of some other running QBs, he had his career-long run of 45 yards in 2021.
Considering the Titans’ offense, Ward will have Tony Pollard and Tyjaae Spears in the backfield. Calvin Ridley, 30, and Tyler Lockett, 32, are here to prove that age is just a number. Ridley will be in his second season under the Titans system. He finished last year with 64 receptions on 120 targets for 1,017 yards and just four touchdowns.
Ridley will look to haul in more than half of his passes with a step-up in QB. He’s had back-to-back 1,000+ yard seasons, with 12 touchdowns in that span. As for Lockett, the former Seattle Seahawk will be playing for a new team for the first time in his career. The veteran receiver signed a one-year, $4 million deal to play for the Titans.