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The Tennessee Titans made one of the biggest coaching hires of the offseason when they brought in Brian Daboll to lead their offense. While the move was praised from the start, ESPN believes the pairing between Daboll and quarterback Cam Ward could be one of the NFL's best new coach-player fits entering the 2026 season.
In a recent breakdown of the league's top new-coach-player scheme pairings, ESPN's Ben Solak highlighted Daboll and Ward as a match capable of elevating both the quarterback and the Titans' offense.
Ward enters his second NFL season after showing flashes of becoming the franchise quarterback Tennessee believed in when they selected him with the number one overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Now, he'll have one of football's most respected offensive minds guiding his development
Throughout Daboll's career, he has helped maximize the strengths of several passers by tailoring his offense to their skill sets. His ability to blend creative play design with quarterback-friendly concepts has made him one of the NFL's best offensive coordinators.
As a rookie, Ward flashed elite arm talent, mobility, and creativity outside the pocket. However, he also showed the inconsistency that first-year quarterbacks often have, including the 2024 No. 1 overall pick, Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears.
Similar to Bears head coach and playcaller Ben Johnson's last season, Daboll's challenge will be refining those raw tools while allowing Ward to continue playing with confidence and aggression. Also, the Bears added wide receiver help in the draft, selecting Rome Odunze and Luther Burden II in back-to-back top-two-round selections.
The Titans drafted wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick in this past draft. That, along with other additions and returnees, should allow Daboll to open up the playbook while placing Ward in situations where he can succeed.
ESPN's recognition reflects a growing belief around the league that Tennessee is finally on the right track with its coaching staff and personnel around its most important player. If Ward takes the leap Solak expects, the Titans will become an AFC competitor quicker than expected.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Titans OC Brian Daboll is a perfect mentor for QB Cam Ward
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In a recent breakdown of the league's top new-coach-player scheme pairings, ESPN's Ben Solak highlighted Daboll and Ward as a match capable of elevating both the quarterback and the Titans' offense.
Ward enters his second NFL season after showing flashes of becoming the franchise quarterback Tennessee believed in when they selected him with the number one overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Now, he'll have one of football's most respected offensive minds guiding his development
Titans built the offense around their quarterback
Throughout Daboll's career, he has helped maximize the strengths of several passers by tailoring his offense to their skill sets. His ability to blend creative play design with quarterback-friendly concepts has made him one of the NFL's best offensive coordinators.
As a rookie, Ward flashed elite arm talent, mobility, and creativity outside the pocket. However, he also showed the inconsistency that first-year quarterbacks often have, including the 2024 No. 1 overall pick, Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears.
Similar to Bears head coach and playcaller Ben Johnson's last season, Daboll's challenge will be refining those raw tools while allowing Ward to continue playing with confidence and aggression. Also, the Bears added wide receiver help in the draft, selecting Rome Odunze and Luther Burden II in back-to-back top-two-round selections.
The Titans drafted wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick in this past draft. That, along with other additions and returnees, should allow Daboll to open up the playbook while placing Ward in situations where he can succeed.
ESPN's recognition reflects a growing belief around the league that Tennessee is finally on the right track with its coaching staff and personnel around its most important player. If Ward takes the leap Solak expects, the Titans will become an AFC competitor quicker than expected.
This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Titans OC Brian Daboll is a perfect mentor for QB Cam Ward
Continue reading...
