Cam Ward’s Crash Course in Chaos: Why Titans Turned Up the Heat

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When Brian Callahan considered how to start things off with Cam Ward in his first NFL training camp, he decided between obvious routes, between which he sees no middle ground.

All in, throw everything at the rookie and count on him to survive the rough surf or ease him into calmer seas, awaiting storms later.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, left, salutes teammate wide receiver Xavier Restrepo, center, during practice at the team's NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) — Cam Ward salutes Xavier Restrpo/ ASSOCIATED PRESS, George Walker IV

Callahan chose the first option, and through nine practices, Ward has been doing his best to swim with the sharks while the Titans try to prepare him for their trip to Denver for opening day on September 7.

It’s been choppy.

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