This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/titans as Titans Coach Evaluates Cam Ward's Preseason. Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward is going into the regular season with high hopes after a strong performance to end the preseason.

For several months prior to the 2024 NFL Draft, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Caleb Williams would be selected with the top pick. The Chicago Bears did end up picking Williams the No. 1 pick and moved on from former first-round pick Justin Fields in the process.

Cam Ward's final preseason start offered a glimpse of why he was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, as the rookie gave Tennessee Titans fans plenty to be excited about ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos.