Ex-Pro Bowl cornerback believes Titans' Cam Ward is a 'Dawg'

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The NFL offseason has slowed to a crawl, and many outlets are either ranking everything or interviewing former stars to gather their opinions on the upcoming season.

Recently, Hard Rock Bets caught up with former Pro Bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall to talk about the state of the league, his Mount Rushmore of NFL defensive backs, and other topics, including Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward.

When Hall was asked about Ward and his struggles during OTAs, he didn’t appear to have the same concerns as many of those blowing them up on social media.

I think it’s definitely too soon to panic over Cam Ward. I saw Cam make some really good plays last year on a Tennessee Titans roster that wasn’t necessarily the best.

Now you bring in a guy like Robert Saleh, who is going to have the defense playing great. That creates less pressure on Ward and the offense. Saleh is going to prioritize protecting the football, and he’ll make sure his quarterback is in position to make plays.

The best thing about Cam is that he has that dog in him. You saw that when he was the starting quarterback for the Miami Hurricanes, and you’ve seen glimpses of it in Tennessee.

So, it’s way too early to even think of writing Ward off. He has shown me snippets of greatness. It’s just about whether he can do it consistently.

I also love the Robert Saleh hire and the staff he has put together. I’m expecting the Titans to be a lot better, and I think Cam can do great things this season.

Yes, Ward had some up-and-down moments during OTAs that must be cleaned up before the season starts, but some of that is understandable given so many new faces and a foreign scheme being installed for the first time. Tennessee made significant changes to the offense, so there were definitely going to be some growing pains early on.

With basically a new receiving corps, this early work (and struggles) in OTAs should pay dividends in training camp and beyond, as the chemistry between Ward and his receivers should improve. As Hall pointed out, Ward flashed his potential in 2025, and the added talent at wide receiver should make Ward’s life easier in 2026. And when you throw in an offensive coordinator in Brian Daboll, who actually understands how to call a game, and you can see why there is a lot to be excited for.

This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Ex-Pro Bowl cornerback believes Titans' Cam Ward is a 'Dawg'

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