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The Tennessee Titans' biggest post-draft question is whether quarterback Cam Ward can achieve a breakout Year 2 in 2026. With new coaching staff and added talent, expectations are high for Ward's development.
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With all of the changes made by the Tennessee Titans this offseason, it is easy to see why everything feels different, and there is a tangible air of excitement surrounding the organization.
But, for the Titans to take the next step and see a massive jump in performance in 2026, Cam Ward must take a significant step forward in his second season. That being said, it’s no surprise that Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports believes Wards’ development is the biggest post-draft question for the Titans.
Tennessee TitansQuestion: Will Cam Ward enjoy a Year 2 breakout?
Cam Ward sneakily started to break out at the tail end of last season. Over his final seven games, his completion percentage (62%), total touchdowns to turnover ratio (11-2), and passer rating (90.5) all saw a noticeable tick up. The Titans also averaged 20.1 points over that stretch compared to the 14.3 points per game they averaged over his first 10 games.
The former No. 1 overall pick will try to keep that momentum rolling into 2026 with a totally new cast around him. Tennessee hired Robert Saleh as head coach and brought in Brian Daboll as the offensive coordinator, while adding veteran receiver Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency and using the No. 4 overall pick at the 2026 NFL Draft on Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate.
That's the type of firepower that Ward was missing over his rookie season and could help him fully break out in Year 2. If he does, Tennessee could surprise teams in 2026.
Ward and the Titans’ offense took off after the team parted ways with Brian Callahan, and they looked like one of the more complete units in the league, even though they lacked established playmakers on that side of the ball. Now with a new staff and added talent, Ward should be in a position to take that step forward in 2026.
In his rookie season, Cam Ward had a completion percentage of 62%, a total touchdowns to turnover ratio of 11-2, and a passer rating of 90.5 over his final seven games.
The Titans hired Robert Saleh as head coach and Brian Daboll as the offensive coordinator for the 2026 season.
The Titans added veteran receiver Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency and selected Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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