TAMPA — Cam Ward’s blunt assessment of the Titans’ offense made headlines last week. “I just think we’re very mid right now,” Ward, the first overall pick in April’s draft, told reporters in Nashville. On Thursday, Ward struck a more positive tone after his team’s joint practice with the Bucs.

The Tennessee Titans went up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a joint practice showdown. Here are The Tennessean's observations of the day.

The second-year signal caller excelled against the Commanders defense on Wednesday, showing continued growth in Josh McDaniels' offense

Now that Treylon Burks has been cut by the Titans, that means the 2022 trade that saw A.J. Brown shipped off from Tennessee to Philadelphia is going to go down as one of the most lopsided in recent NFL history. The Eagles sent the 18th overall pick to the Titans in the deal and Tennessee used that pick on Burks.

Quarterback is the most important position in the NFL — possibly the most important position in sports. Teams with inferior quarterback rooms don't stand much of a chance to compete in 2025, so it could be a long year for these five organizations.