Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward flipped the script at his Wednesday press conference, quizzing reporters by rattling off a full play call and asking if anyone could repeat it back. The room whiffed, and Ward laughed it off during his mid-week media availability appearance.
Cam Ward quizzed media. Asked if we could spit a play call back at him.
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) October 22, 2025
No chance!#Titans pic.twitter.com/3WHWPMLjB0
It was lighthearted, but it also showed the communication burden on a first-year QB in a new system — particularly for a No. 1 overall pick trying to steady a struggling offense that just lost its head coach.
Cam Ward's rookie season at a glance
On Sept. 23, head coach Brian Callahan ceded offensive play-calling to quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree. The goal was to improve operations and communication while Callahan focused on broader game management. But, after a 1-5 start, Tennessee fired Callahan on Oct. 13, ending his tenure at 4-19. Mike McCoy was then named the interim head coach. The Titans had scored just 83 points in the first six games and were the first team to make an in-season head-coaching change this year. McCoy's debut came in Week 7 against the Patriots, where Ward finished 25-of-34 for 255 yards with a TD, an INT and a lost fumble in a 31-13 loss.
Cam Ward's rookie season has been defined by low efficiency, heavy pressure and some costly mistakes. Through Week 7, he owns a 23.9 Total QBR with 1,356 yards, 4 TDs and 5 INTs, and Tennessee's offense has struggled to sustain drives — NFL-worst on third down at roughly 28%. The Titans allowed 11 sacks in the first two games and Ward has taken 30 sacks in seven games, with recent outings including six sacks at Las Vegas and five more against New England.
While Ward's moment remains light-hearted, some Titans/NFL fans are expecting more during the first part of his NFL chapter.