{
  "id": 8167007,
  "title": "\"Doesn't a Good QB Have Better Results\": Cam Ward Mocked Yet Again by Another Reporter as Titans' QB Faces Rough Treatment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/doesnt-a-good-qb-have-better-results-cam-ward-mocked-yet-again-by",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T03:41:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/doesnt-good-qb-better-results-034126980.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cam Ward defended his play after the Tennessee Titans suffered a disappointing loss in their opening game of the 2026 season. The team's first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft declared himself a \"very good quarterback,\" but journalist Jared Stillman challenged that assessment. Stillman questioned whether a \"very good NFL quarterback\" could have better results than Ward, who went on to record a 3-15 record as a starter in 2025. The reporter cited Ward's dead last position in QBR, PFF passing grade, and 26th position in 2025, as well as his 107th rank out of 108 in preseason 2026. Despite Stillman's skepticism, Ward maintained his confidence, attributing his performance to the challenges posed by opposing defenses and coaching philosophies. He acknowledged that Tennessee has not performed well enough to secure wins. The Titans' rookie season ended with a 3-14 record, and Ward's debut performance against the New York Jets further fueled questions about his abilities. With a passing yardage of 3,309, 16 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, Ward faced 55 sacks, the most in the NFL. Despite the criticism, the second-year quarterback remains optimistic, emphasizing his dedication to improvement with the help of his coaches. The Titans will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2, providing Ward with an opportunity to change the narrative surrounding his standing as Tennessee's long-term quarterback.",
  "summary": "Cam Ward defended his play after the Tennessee Titans opened the 2026 season with a disappointing loss. The No.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}