In a disappointing start to his NFL career, Cam Ward, the newly drafted No. 1 overall pick of the Tennessee Titans, found himself in an unwanted spotlight during the team’s 20-12 defeat to the Denver Broncos. The game highlighted Ward’s struggles, as he became just the second quarterback in NFL history to be sacked six times on debut, tying the record previously set by David Carr in 2002.

This dismal record joins Kyler Murray’s five sacks in his first game, establishing a concerning trend for rookie quarterbacks forced into challenging situations. Despite the pressures, Ward kept his team competitive, though they only managed 133 total yards of offense, leaving fans hoping for a stronger performance in the upcoming games against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Fans and analysts are now left pondering whether Ward can overcome the hurdles that plagued other high picks like Carr, who faced significant challenges during his tenure with the Texans.