The Titans were in a tailspin last year, going 3-14 with bottom-six finishes in both points scored and points allowed. They ended the season on a six-game losing streak. Quarterback Will Levis was benched late in the campaign for Mason Rudolph, and general manager Ran Carthon was let go after just two seasons.

Fans clamored for Cam Ward’s autograph as he worked his way along the wall at Nissan Stadium. The rookie quarterback put on a show Saturday even with no pads and no tackling allowed.

"Now the Tennessee Titans have a guy, a competitor, in Cam Ward, who is gonna chirp back and you will probably hear his voice above those other two (Arden Key and Jeff Simmons) ..." Last year at this time,