Brian Callahan blamed rookie QB Cam Ward for ugly loss towards Las Vegas Raiders
The Titans fell to 1-5 after dropping to the Raiders, 20-10, in Week 6. In his postgame news conference, Callahan referred to as out No. 1 general choose Ward, who had three turnovers (one interception and two fumbles misplaced) within the loss.
“I’m extremely discouraged by the end result,” the coach mentioned, via Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper. “We felt good coming into the sport. To not be capable to carry out effectively on offense and never be capable to rating any factors after which lose the sport is disappointing. All of us gotta be higher, Cam’s part of that, too. Cam’s gotta play higher soccer as effectively. We gotta coach higher, we gotta play higher, all these issues. It isn’t simply all him, however he is part of it.”
Ward, the 2024 Davey O’Brien Award winner as the highest QB in school soccer, has struggled throughout his rookie season. By way of six begins, the previous Miami star has accomplished 55% of his passes for 1,101 yards, three touchdowns and 4 interceptions, posting a below-average 67.3 passer ranking.
However should not a gifted prospect develop below a supposed QB whisperer? Earlier than Tennessee employed him, Callahan served as Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator from 2019-23, the place he coached QB Joe Burrow.
Two-time Professional Bowler Burrow helped Callahan construct his fame as a QB guru. In Tennessee, although, he wasn’t that.
Titans QB Will Levis, whom Ward changed this season, had 13 TD passes and 12 interceptions in 12 video games below Callahan in 2024. In a single season below Vrabel, the 2023 second-round select of Kentucky had eight TD passes and 4 interceptions in 9 video games.
Callahan calling out Levis for “dumb” decisions after losses actually did not assist.
Levis could not have what it takes to turn into a franchise QB. Nonetheless, the Titans have realized Callahan mishandled his growth and could possibly be doing the identical with Ward.
Firing Callahan will not save a misplaced season for Ward and firm. Nonetheless, they’ll now deal with discovering a greater coach who will assist the 23-year-old passer attain his potential and will not bash him.
