Radio Row at the Super Bowl is always buzzing with opinions, and this year, Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans were a hot topic. One voice that stood out? Former Raiders GM and longtime talent evaluator Mike Mayock, who sees something special brewing in Ward’s future.
“I saw a lot of Caleb Williams in what I saw of Cam Ward this year, in Year 1,” Mayock said. “I think if he gets in a system with an infrastructure that protects him-where they can run the ball, play some defense, use play action, get him on the move a little bit-you can get the most out of him if the fit is right.”
That’s a big “if,” but it’s also a blueprint. And it’s one the Titans are in a position to follow.
Let’s be clear: Ward isn’t a finished product. But the flashes are there-mobility, arm talent, and an ability to create off-script that reminds some evaluators of what Caleb Williams showed early in his career. The key now is putting him in the right ecosystem.
And the Titans? They’ve got the tools to do it.
Tennessee enters the offseason with more cap space than any team in the league. That means they’re not just window-shopping-they can actually buy. Whether it’s adding a top-tier wideout, shoring up the offensive line, or finding a reliable tight end, the Titans have the financial flexibility to surround Ward with the kind of talent that helps young quarterbacks grow.
Then there’s the draft. With premium picks in hand, the Titans have a chance to land difference-makers on both sides of the ball.
And let’s not overlook the addition of Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator. Daboll has a track record of maximizing quarterbacks with similar skill sets.
He helped mold Josh Allen into a star in Buffalo by leaning into his strengths-mobility, arm strength, and improvisation-while gradually refining the details.
If Tennessee can replicate that formula with Ward, they might just accelerate their rebuild faster than most expect.
Of course, it’s not as simple as plugging in a few new players and flipping a switch. This is still a team that needs to establish an identity.
Can they run the ball consistently? Can the defense get off the field on third down?
Can the offensive line protect long enough for Ward to make his reads-or create when things break down?
Those questions will define how far this team can go in 2026. But the foundation is there.
And if the Titans play their cards right this offseason-if they invest in Ward the way Buffalo did with Allen, or Chicago with Caleb Williams-then this could be more than just a feel-good story about potential. It could be the start of something real in Nashville.
Ward has the talent. The Titans have the resources.
Now it’s about fit, development, and execution. If all those pieces come together, don’t be surprised if Tennessee takes a major step forward this fall.