Titans HC Wants to Make Things Easy on Cam Ward
Entering last weekend's road duel with the Arizona Cardinals, the Tennessee Titans sat at 0-4 with criticism crashing down from all sides on every aspect of the franchise. From second-year head coach Brian Callahan to rookie, first overall pick quarterback Cam Ward, nobody was spared the vitriol of the media and fanbase surrounding the franchise; a group of people that, by all intensive measures and for lack of a better word, were fed up with a month of consecutive losses.
Now, given their first win (in intensely dramatic fashion) and a pack of positive performances on both sides of the ball, the heat has been ever-so-slightly turned down in favor of celebrating an far too rare win for a Titans team that needed one weeks ago. Better late than never, right?
Whether or not you view the now 1-4 Titans and their many question marks as a "glass half empty" or "glass half full" kind of ordeal, for the sake of the franchise's future, good developments inspire hope for whatever the team might look like down the line. In his weekly day-after press conference, HC Callahan expounded on Ward specifically, as he wants to make things easier on the QB.
"We're trying to make it as easy on him as possible. Some of those throws he made at the end of the game were high-level difficulty throws and really good catches, but trying to make those be the throws that have to happen a couple of times a game and the rest of it be as easy as possible, and he's figuring that part out as we go," he said.
Ward, despite throwing an interception and no touchdowns, chalked up a season high 265 yards through the air, including a game-winning drive in which the Titans marched effortlessly into field goal range to seal the deal on their inaugural victory.
Callahan continued, "I think he really calmed down in the second half and just focused on putting his eyes where they're supposed to be and just throwing the ball where it's supposed to go and not trying to do anything other than that."
"And I think you saw how effective that is when you do that and you can move the ball down the field as long as you take completions," he finished.
Above all else, Callahan and company want Ward to take what he's given. If Ward can clean up the messier deep ball attempts that are privy to being intercepted and, more often than not, settle for more cut-and-dry short yardage that defenses are giving up, you'll see the version of the QB that Tennessee is trying to foster.
Even so, Ward is learning like any other rookie, and with a win finally under his belt, perhaps the rookie now has the momentum he needed to loosen up and move the ball a little more freely. He has all the time in the world to develop, but this past week felt like a marked step for the expected future of the Titans franchise.
49ers’ Kendrick Bourne Finds Peace and Purpose in His Return to the Bay Area
The San Francisco 49ers are finding inspiration from a familiar face. Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has made a return to the Bay, where his NFL career first began. After overcoming an ACL injury and a turbulent stint with the New England Patriots, the veteran is reminding the 49ers what energy and gratitude look like inside the locker room.
The NFL Network posted a clip on its official X (formerly known as Twitter) account featuring Tom Pelissero speaking with the 30-year-old wideout about coming back to the 49ers and how he’s helping the team win.
“Being back has been fun.”
That short quote carried weight after his career-best performance in Week 5, when Bourne caught 10 passes for 142 yards in an overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams. In the interview, he credited faith and perseverance for guiding him through recovery and free agency. The veteran wide receiver said he feels “at peace” in the 49ers offense, praising the chemistry with Kyle Shanahan’s staff and his ability to reconnect with old teammates.
Bourne’s journey has come full circle. Undrafted out of Eastern Washington, he built his reputation with the 49ers return from 2017 to 2020 before joining the Pats. Now, back on a one-year deal signed in September 2025, he’s caught 18 receptions for 229 yards through four games played—proof his connection to Shanahan’s system remains strong.
Teammates describe Bourne as a spark plug, while fans on social media have praised his positivity and faith-driven mindset. His resurgence fits perfectly within a resilient roster that continues to win despite injuries to Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey.
As the team prepares for a Week 6 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bourne’s story mirrors the team’s identity—resilient, balanced, and motivated by second chances. His return is more than a roster move, it’s a reminder that belief and persistence can rebuild both careers and contenders.
