A new report offers up a very worrisome red flag about the player most linked to the New York Giants and Tennessee Titans in the 2025 NFL Draft, Cam Ward.
After horrendous showings in the 2024 season, the Tennessee Titans and New York Giants have a monumental opportunity in front of them next month. Both will have picks in the top three of the NFL Draft. The pair of teams also have a massive need at the quarterback spot.
- Cam Ward stats (2024): 4,313 passing yards, 39 passing TDs, 7 interceptions, 172.2 passer rating, 204 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs
Unfortunately for the pair of NFL franchises, this draft does not have a strong QB class. Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders are viewed as the best two signal caller prospects in 2024. Yet, while both have certain traits that will help bring them success as the next level, they also have some notable weaknesses.
Ward is viewed as the best available QB. And various NFL rumors have suggested New York or Tennessee are taking a very hard look at using their top pick on him. However, a recent report has offered up another warning about using a premium selection on a talented but flawed player like Cam Ward.
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New York Giants NFL Draft target Cam Ward has ‘reckless’ itch he can’t help but scratch?
Over the weekend, ESPN NFL Draft guru Jordan Reid broke down the strengths and weaknesses of the top players in this year’s draft. And the opinion he received from one AFC scout should scare New York Giants and Tennessee Titans fans.
“He has times where he has to scratch his itch for reckless plays, and it leaves you asking, ‘What the heck was he thinking there?'” the scout said. “I like him and don’t know if that can be coached out of him.”
It is one thing to have flaws that can be worked on. It is something else to have an issue that some inside the league believe can’t be fixed. If Ward was a player that was selected in the third or fourth round, that problem would be worth the risk. However, a big miss on a first-round pick can cost executives their jobs.
It will be interesting to see if either the Giants or Titans see that some flaw and pass on Ward in Round 1.
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