Cam Ward made headlines at the NFL combine when he shared tales about his long journey and relentless resilience, earning praise as a true conqueror who overcame obstacles to achieve success in life. Yet, there remains one major hurdle he needs to surmount: bridge any perceived gaps between his abilities and performance and perceived criticism he is receiving; yet Ward remains undaunted by such doubtful remarks.
On March 24, Ward stole the show at University of Miami Pro Day held at Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility in Miami, Florida. His performance caught the eye of Tennessee Titans President Burke Nihill and General Manager Mike Borgonzi who were impressed with what they witnessed from Ward.
In the midst of a drill, after launching a deep pass, Ward shared a moment with the Titans’ executives on the sideline that brought smiles to their faces. When questioned about his comment, the quarterback revealed, “I said, I am solidifying it today.” This statement, while lighthearted, carries weight and displays Ward’s confidence and ambition to secure his place as a top draft pick, particularly over contenders like Shedeur Sanders.
With the Titans holding the first selection in the upcoming draft, speculation swirls around potential trades, notably with the NY Giants. Nonetheless, Ward hopes to impress the Titans’ decision-makers enough to choose him first. He expressed eagerness about the forthcoming draft process and his future in the league.
Titans Secure New Kicker
As the draft preparation continues, the Titans have addressed their special teams by acquiring a replacement for kicker Nick Folk. Fans are intrigued by this move, given Folk’s stellar performance in recent seasons, boasting field goal success rates of 96.7% and 95.5% in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
Joey Slye of the Patriots has been chosen by the Titans to fill this position despite having a lower career field goal percentage compared with Folk – reflecting their ongoing movement away from veteran players toward younger talent.
Transition is part of football’s competitive spirit; teams need to balance experience with new energy in their rosters. Although Ward may miss Folk’s experience and insight into his playing style, she recognizes its opportunities for emerging stars like herself.