‘Stop Trying To Be Patrick Mahomes’ – Jason Whitlock Issues Blunt Advice to Titans QB Cam Ward Over NFL Future
Cam Ward entered the NFL with the arm talent and improvisational ability that made comparisons with Patrick Mahomes easy to understand. Jason Whitlock thinks those comparisons may now be doing the Tennessee Titans quarterback more harm than good.
Jason Whitlock has advised Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward to stop trying to emulate Patrick Mahomes and instead take more cues from Brock Purdy. Whitlock believes that Ward's best course of action in his second season is to play like a more conservative quarterback, taking easier throws and operating within established structures.
Whitlock criticized Ward for not "painting within the numbers enough," advocating for safer plays such as the dump down, check down, and eight-yard hitch. He also questioned the decision to build the team around Ward as a franchise quarterback, stating that he does not believe Ward is particularly talented. Despite Tennessee's optimism towards Ward, with head coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll praising his abilities, Whitlock's assessment is significantly more critical.
Ward's preseason opener performance against the San Francisco 49ers further fueled criticism, as he completed only five of 12 passes for 57 yards.
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