As teams count down to offseason team activities (OTAs) and minicamps, a lot of voluntary work is being done to lay the foundation for the 2026 season, and the Tennessee Titans are no different.

With voluntary workouts underway and positive vibes coming out of the facility, Tennessee is working hard to turn its fortunes around. With so much optimism in the air, it should come as no surprise that some analysts are starting to take notice. One of the latest to jump on the bandwagon is analyst Gennaro Filice of NFL.com, who believes Cam Ward is ready for a breakout.

I actually told everyone to hop aboard the Ward bandwagon in this space one year ago. Why am I doubling down? Because the Year 1 flashes were titillating enough to keep me heavily invested in Year 2. Tennessee’s 3-14 record doesn’t tell the story. Neither does Ward’s unremarkable season stat line. But the kid showed enticing potential, especially in December, and I’m quite intrigued to see how that carries over into this September.

With a slow start factoring into the firing of his head coach six games into his professional career, Ward could have completely come apart, but he showed growth as the season wore on. After coughing the ball up 11 times in his first eight games, he committed just three turnovers in his final nine outings. It wasn’t just safer play, either; Ward showcased plenty of alluring playmaking ability. It was the kind of progression that made me think he could be in for a sizable jump in his sophomore campaign, especially with better support -- and Tennessee has supplied that this offseason.

Granted, the O-line remains unsettled, but now the offense is coordinated by Brian Daboll, a coach boasting plenty of experience fostering young quarterbacks (SEE: Josh Allen in Buffalo; Daniel Jones and Jaxson Dart with New York). Furthermore, the Titans added a target vacuum in free agency (Wan’Dale Robinson) and a deep threat in the draft (Carnell Tate). I’m not saying Cam’s about to make a second-year run at MVP, Drake Maye style, but I think the 23-year-old could really cook with some better ingredients on hand. Thus, I’m keeping my seat on the bandwagon.

By all indications, Ward is picking up the new offensive scheme, and with the added playmakers and improved defense, he should be ready to take off. The biggest question is whether or not the Titans’ offensive line can protect him. If they can, there is no reason why Ward can’t take a significant step forward in year two.

This article originally appeared on Titans Wire: Tennessee Titans: It's time to jump on Cam Ward bandwagon