Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan sees something special in rookie quarterback Cam Ward. While speaking to reporters before Sunday\u2019s training camp, Callahan compared Ward to one of the NFL\u2019s biggest stars, Joe Burrow.<\/p>\n
Callahan knows Burrow well. He worked closely with him as the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals during Burrow\u2019s rookie season in 2020. At that time, meetings were held virtually due to COVID, which allowed Callahan to study Burrow\u2019s progress through recordings. He said that Burrow went through many growing pains before becoming the elite player he is today. Callahan remembered that Burrow didn\u2019t start out great, but over time, he developed into one of the top three quarterbacks in football.<\/p>\n
Now that Callahan is coaching another rookie in Ward, he\u2019s using those past experiences to help guide him. He said that the biggest similarity between Ward and Burrow is how well both can process information. That means they are quick thinkers, able to understand plays and make smart decisions, an essential skill for quarterbacks adjusting to the speed of the NFL.<\/p>\n
Callahan also mentioned that it helps to compare what each rookie was good at early on and what gave them trouble. That way, he can give Ward the right kind of coaching and support.<\/p>\n
Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons even shared his belief in Ward\u2019s talent, calling him \u201cmy comp to Joe Burrow.\u201d With Parsons possibly looking for a trade, some fans think the Titans should make a big move to bring in top-tier talent around Ward.<\/p>\n
Burrow\u2019s own rookie year was full of learning, but by 2024, he led the league in passing yards and touchdown passes. Callahan believes that with the right coaching, Ward could follow a similar path and grow into a key leader for Tennessee.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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