Cam Ward, the No. 1 pick, faced frustrations during an Aug. 3 practice that led to his coach, Brian Callahan, expressing disappointment vocally. Calls for improvement came after a session marked by errant throws and dropped passes. Ward actively engaged in a critique of these mistakes with Callahan. Expectations on No. 1 picks can weigh heavily on both the player and the coaching staff, as seen with coaches Frank Reich and Matt Eberflus, who faced firings after struggling seasons with top draft choices. Callahan’s performance will be closely scrutinized given the Titans' prior struggles.
The day's errant throws, missed protections and dropped passes were all on Callahan's mind as he voiced his disappointment with profanity.
Developing a No. 1 pick hardly promotes good health for the coaches charged with the task.
With the No. 1 pick comes big expectations for Cam Ward and for his coach.
Callahan must hope he's not the third straight coach of a No. 1 pick to get fired.
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