Tennessee Titans franchise quarterback Cam Ward spent the offseason attempting to learn Brian Daboll's offense while developing chemistry with his new wide receivers. Ward had his ups and downs at OTAs and minicamp. As offseason workouts began reaching its conclusion, one connection started blossoming.
Mike Borgonzi revamped his wideout room by drafting Carnell Tate at No. 4 overall and by signing Wan'Dale Robinson to a four-year contract worth $70 million. Robinson has essentially spent his entire pro career playing in Daboll's offense. That familiarity is a big reason why the Titans targeted him in free agency.
Robinson has recorded 90+ plus catches in consecutive seasons. The Titans reunited him with Daboll to potentially be a high-volume weapon in the offense. At minicamp, Ward and Robinson started to display their rapport and that's a great sign for the offense heading into training camp.
Titans QB Cam Ward & WR Wan'Dale Robinson display chemistry at minicamp
Robinson was an active participant all offseason long, including at voluntary OTAs. His commitment to being involved especially started paying dividends at minicamp. Robinson recorded a practice-high eight catches at the final minicamp practice off the season, and all eight balls were thrown by Ward.
"I had Robinson with a practice-high eight catches on Wednesday, all eight of them on balls thrown by Ward," Jim Wyatt observed at the final minicamp practice of the offseason. "Robinson made catches on three straight plays during one period. Some of these completions to Robinson were short to mid-range, but watching over the past few days, I think their chemistry has improved from earlier in the offseason."
That's precisely what you want to hear about a new quarterback-receiver duo. Ward and Robinson worked hard throughout the offseason to develop chemistry. As the sessions progressed forward, Robinson began making a larger impact.
The Titans appear deeper at receiver this season. Given the offseason investments made in Robinson and Tate, they are the unquestioned top two wideouts on the offense. Behind them, Calvin Ridley, Elic Ayomanor, and Chimere Dike all return to provide depth and different skill sets. The Titans are legit five-deep at the position.
No Titans receiver can match Robinson's recent history of production though. Paired with his knowledge of Daboll's playbook, Robinson should begin the season as Ward's most reliable target. It sure looked like they had real chemistry at minicamp.
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