It was the closest Cam Ward has been to crunch time in an actual NFL game in enemy territory. Fresh off a bench-clearing brawl, Ward was in a two-minute drill in shotgun against the Bucs aggressive first-team defense.

Impressive and fantastic are a couple of the words used to describe Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward as the No. 1-overall pick in April’s NFL draft takes over as the starter for a franchise that won just three games last season.

Ward, the No. 1 pick in April’s draft, celebrated a touchdown pass to veteran receiver Calvin Ridley by shoving Simmons and doing his trademark “Zombieland” celebration. Simmons, a seven-year vet and two-time second-team All-Pro selection, responded by pushing Ward’s facemask with both hands.

When the Tennessee Titans snagged Cam Ward as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, they weren’t just looking for a quarterback; they were hunting for a franchise savior.

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