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Titans Hire Daboll, Add Receivers to Revive Ward

5/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Titans hired Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator to improve Cam Ward’s passing attack.
Ward, the second-year quarterback, leads a unit whose offensive line ranked 27th of 32 teams per Pro Football Focus.
Free-agent receiver Wan’Dale Robinson and fourth-overall pick Carnell Tate joined the roster to strengthen the passing game.
Analysts ranked Ward No. 45 of 95 first-round picks while former quarterbacks Derek and David Carr praised his physical traits.

History

Historical Context

In 1999, the St. Louis Rams appointed Mike Martz as offensive coordinator, catalyzing a league-leading offense that won Super Bowl XXXIV. Martz paired quarterback Kurt Warner with receivers Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt, producing 526 points—an average of 31.5 points per game. The Rams’ dramatic turnaround mirrors the Titans’ 2024 move to hire Brian Daboll, add receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, and draft Carnell Tate to revive Cam Ward’s passing game. If the 1999 model repeats, the Titans could climb from a 27th-ranked line to a playoff contender, reshaping the AFC North hierarchy.

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Story summary

The Titans hired Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator to improve Cam Ward’s passing attack.
Ward, the second-year quarterback, leads a unit whose offensive line ranked 27th of 32 teams per Pro Football Focus.
Free-agent receiver Wan’Dale Robinson and fourth-overall pick Carnell Tate joined the roster to strengthen the passing game.
Analysts ranked Ward No. 45 of 95 first-round picks while former quarterbacks Derek and David Carr praised his physical traits.

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