NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward has a simple philosophy about the NFL: The next break comes when the season ends.
The Titans started their mandatory minicamp Tuesday wrapping up Ward’s first offseason program with new coach Robert Saleh and new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Ward made clear that concluding the offseason program doesn’t mean a vacation or break ahead of training camp.
“We’re behind the 8-ball,” Ward said. “We finished with a No. 4 pick last year. Our goal is not to be top-15 picks, we want to be later. That means we get a chance at the playoffs. We get a chance to win a division. That’s our goal each and every year.”
Ward was drafted a year ago to help turn around the Titans. Now he has a new coaching staff after the franchise’s fourth consecutive losing season and a second straight 3-14 record. It’s why the Titans used that No. 4 pick in April to help Ward by selecting receiver Carnell Tate out of Ohio State.
The Titans also signed veteran Wan’Dale Robinson and reworked Calvin Ridley’s contract after an injury-shortened season. The improved receiving corps is nice, but this franchise has been looking for a No. 1 receiver since trading away A.J. Brown in April 2022.