Analyst Believes Titans' Cam Ward Can Reach Next Level Under Brian Daboll

Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms praises Titans' new offensive coordinator and his potential impact on young QB Cam Ward.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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NFL analyst Chris Simms expressed high hopes for Tennessee Titans' new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, believing he can take young quarterback Cam Ward to the next level. Simms praised Daboll's past success as an OC, particularly with Josh Allen in Buffalo and at Alabama, and thinks his creative play-calling and ability to maximize a quarterback's skillset will benefit Ward greatly.

Why it matters

The Titans are looking to build around their young QB Cam Ward after a disappointing 2025 season. Bringing in an experienced and respected offensive coordinator like Daboll is seen as a key move to help develop Ward and get the Titans' offense back on track. Simms' endorsement of Daboll's potential impact adds to the optimism surrounding this pairing.

The details

During an interview at Super Bowl Radio Row, analyst Chris Simms was asked about Brian Daboll's hiring as the Titans' new offensive coordinator and whether he thinks Daboll can take Cam Ward to the next level. Simms, a former NFL quarterback, expressed strong praise for Daboll, calling him "pretty damn special" as an OC. Simms believes Daboll's creative play-calling and ability to maximize a quarterback's skills, as seen with Josh Allen in Buffalo and at Alabama, will greatly benefit the young Ward.

  • Daboll was hired as the Titans' new offensive coordinator in January 2026.

The players

Brian Daboll

The new offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, known for his success developing quarterbacks like Josh Allen in Buffalo and at Alabama.

Cam Ward

The young starting quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, looking to take a step forward in his career under the guidance of new OC Brian Daboll.

Chris Simms

A former NFL quarterback who now works as an analyst, providing commentary and analysis on the league.

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What they’re saying

“I do, right? I'm a big Brian Daboll fan. I know it didn't work out great with the Giants there, but as an offensive coordinator, I think he is pretty damn special. And I will also say, I think he's worthy of being head coach once again, too.”

— Chris Simms, NFL Analyst (Sick Podcast)

“But yes, you know what I've seen from Brian Daboll back when in Buffalo with Josh Allen, or even back at Alabama, and what he was doing. I would think this is why, if he didn't get a head coaching job again, he wanted to go there because he's like, "Wait, this quarterback can do everything. Sidearm, slinging lasers down the field, makes people miss, play backyard football." And I think that's gonna make any offensive coordinator kind of happy for sure.”

— Chris Simms, NFL Analyst (Sick Podcast)

What’s next

The Titans will be closely watching Cam Ward's development under Brian Daboll's tutelage during the 2026 offseason program and training camp.

The takeaway

The Titans are banking on Brian Daboll's proven track record of developing quarterbacks to help unlock the full potential of their young signal-caller Cam Ward. Simms' glowing endorsement of Daboll's abilities as an offensive coordinator adds to the optimism surrounding this pairing and the Titans' hopes for a bounce-back season in 2026.