At his introductory press conference, Saleh outlined a plan to “go back to the beginning” with Ward, stressing that the team “has the whole offseason to work with him.” He added that Daboll, after months of collaboration, is “the perfect man to match up with Cam and to maximize who he is,” and said the organization is “really pumped to work with Cam and get him to where we all know he can be.”
Ward, the No. 1 overall pick, faced a challenging rookie season but finished strong, compiling 3,169 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He showed notable late-season momentum, throwing eight touchdowns and just one interception over his final five games.
Daboll’s recent departure from the Giants in 2025 came after four seasons that yielded a 20-40-1 record, but his work with Jaxson Dart—who emerged as a finalist for the 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year—has been highlighted as a positive indicator for Ward’s development.
The Titans’ plan transitions Daboll from his work with Dart to Ward, signaling a long-term investment in Ward as the organization’s cornerstone quarterback. Ward’s No. 1 overall selection underscores the franchise’s commitment to a patient, development-driven path.
With Daboll’s playbook and Saleh’s development-first approach, Tennessee aims to establish a strong foundation for Ward during the offseason and into 2026, positioning the young passer to reach his ceiling under careful, coordinated coaching.
