Skip Bayless reignited the quarterback debate in Tennessee on Friday, asserting that the franchise made a mistake by passing on Shedeur Sanders. With the Tennessee Titans currently holding a disappointing 0-4 record and starting quarterback Cam Ward struggling, Bayless suggested the team’s offense would look markedly different with Sanders under center. He doubled down on his pre-draft support for Sanders, stating he believes Sanders would be performing at a much higher level than Ward.
Ward, who was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in April, has endured a rocky start to the season. Through four games, his completion percentage hovers just above 51%, and he has barely surpassed 600 passing yards while taking more sacks. Tennessee’s offense ranks near the bottom of the league in both scoring and yardage, extending the team’s losing streak to 10 consecutive games dating back to last season.
### Skip Bayless on Shedeur Sanders and Browns Front Office Drama
Bayless also revisited the circumstances that led to Shedeur Sanders sliding to the Cleveland Browns in the draft. According to Bayless, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam strong-armed the coaching staff into selecting Sanders. “He didn’t want to draft him, and the owner overruled. Stepped in and said, ‘You will take him,’” Bayless claimed.
Sanders currently sits as the Browns’ third-string quarterback behind rookie Dillon Gabriel and veteran Joe Flacco. Gabriel was recently promoted to starter after Flacco was benched, leaving Sanders in a holding pattern with no clear path to playing time.
### Tensions Mount in Tennessee Locker Room
Meanwhile, tension has been building inside the Titans’ locker room following Ward’s postgame comments after the latest defeat. Veteran players such as Jeffery Simmons and Cody Barton have advised Ward to be more measured when speaking publicly about the team’s struggles.
Titans head coach Brian Callahan emphasized the importance of his quarterback’s role as the franchise’s voice. Ward acknowledged that the offense has struggled with basic execution, pointing to collective breakdowns across multiple positions as a key factor in the team’s ongoing difficulties.
As the Titans search for answers, the quarterback debate is sure to remain a hot topic among fans and analysts alike.
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