The Tennessee Titans have been one of the most boring teams in football for the last decade. Outside of their surge in 2020, the team just hasn't been consistently exciting to watch, whether they were winning or losing.
Everything we have seen and heard from the team this year suggests they are leaving that blueprint in the past in search of something more exciting, even if that means more volatility.
The first step the Titans took towards fielding a more watchable offense was drafting quarterback Cam Ward at No. 1 overall. Even Ward's toughest critics would admit that his ability to navigate the pocket, arm talent, field vision, and mentality make him a nightmare for defenses because even if they do everything right, he can extend a play until a big opportunity presents itself.
While it is true that Ward can swing the momentum on any given play, he can also make some mind-numbing decisions that will make overreactive Titans fans invoke the nightmare of Will Levis.
Titans QB Cam Ward will be both "exciting" and "volatile" in 2025
Mike Borgonzi and Chad Brinker doubled down on building around Ward by grabbing explosive receivers on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. The newfound speed at the wideout position, paired with Ward's love for big plays, led to an exciting practice on Saturday, where fans saw how dangerous this offense could be.
At Saturday practice, Ward deftly navigated muddy pockets, completed passes in tight windows, and completed explosive plays to Calvin Ridley and Bryce Oliver.
On Tuesday, the Titans offense found out that they weren't the only ones committed to becoming more exciting and volatile. Dennard Wilson's defense was as blitz-heavy as they've been, according to Peter Skoronski, and that makes sense because the mantra for the defense all offseason has been creating more turnovers.
That pressure led to Ward having his worst practice since being drafted by the Titans, as he threw three interceptions, nearly matching the total number of interceptions he had thrown in the other dozen or so practices combined.
There shouldn't be any panic from Titans fans. By all accounts, the offensive line held up very well, but once you start to get free rushers and tipped passes, anything can happen. The pendulum will eventually swing the other way, just like it did on Saturday after Ward started slow in his first two practices of training camp.
We'll find out how sustainable this is once the regular season arrives. The one thing we know for sure is that whatever happens, it won't be boring or predictable anymore.