Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward is *insisting* his footwork in the pocket has improved, even as the scrutiny on his play continues. This dude is playing in new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s system and his performance has been flat out inconsistent.
The Collapse in the Pocket
Ward might *say* his footwork is better, but the cold, hard stats from Pro Football Focus are screaming otherwise. When that pocket collapses around him, his footwork issues pop up like a bad dream. We’re talking about a completion rate of just 38.9% and a measly 3.8 yards per attempt under pressure. Think about that for a second. Out of 29 NFL quarterbacks with at least 50 dropbacks this season, Ward ranks 27th in both those categories. That’s not “improved,” that’s near the bottom of the barrel. His team is 1-6, folks, and numbers like that are a big part of the problem.
Denial Ain’t Just a River
You’d think with those kinds of stats, Ward would be diving into the tape, looking at every step. But nope, he’s determined not to pin the blame on his footwork. He’s got to own it, doesn’t he? When your team is sitting at 1-6, preparing to face a tough Bengals squad, every detail matters. Ignoring a clear issue like footwork, especially when it’s glaring on film and in the advanced metrics, seems like a recipe for more struggles.
The Titans (1-6) are heading to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals (4-2) this Sunday, November 1. Kickoff is at noon. They need Ward to figure out these issues, and fast, if they want to turn this season around.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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