Saleh Says Cam Ward Looked Sped Up After 5-of-12 Preseason Debut

3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 14

5-of-12 for 57 yards, Cam Ward showed flashes and inconsistency in three preseason series, with Robert Saleh saying the Titans quarterback looked rushed in his first live game action.
Saleh said Ward’s reads were mostly right, but his mechanics and decision-making sped up compared with camp even though protection was solid enough to let him work through progressions.
95 yards on the opening drive ended in a Tony Pollard touchdown run, but Tennessee gained only 15 yards on Ward’s next two series and punted twice.
Ward agreed he was "maybe a little bit" sped up, while saying he recognized coverages well and that the bigger cleanup area is timing and accuracy with his receivers in the pass game.
More than a week remains before Tennessee hosts Seattle in its second preseason game, giving Ward time to settle down and sharpen the passing attack.