Overview
- The Titans sit 0-3 after a 12-7 loss to the New York Giants that ended with Ward’s late end-zone interception and left his career record as a starter at 3-17.
- Coach Robert Saleh said Ward is improving with footwork and is starting to trust the offensive line, but he also diagnosed lingering effects from last season’s heavy sack total, calling it “some PTSD.”
- ESPN reporting says the franchise plans to give Ward more time to learn Daboll’s offense despite widespread concern, while insiders describe an obvious disconnect between Ward and the coaching staff.
- Ward and his family have received abusive messages and threats after the Week 3 pick, and Ward has publicly said better play on the field is the way to quiet critics.
- If the offense does not produce soon the organization may face accountability questions for coaching and structure, and the immediate test is Tennessee’s upcoming game at Baltimore.