Despite Cam Ward and the Titans looking much better in their last two games after a bye in Week 10, they remain in the driver’s seat for the No. 1 overall pick in next April’s NFL draft.

Only four franchises have picked first in back-to-back drafts since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976-77 and 1986-87) and Cleveland Browns (1999-2000 and 2017-18) have done it twice. The Cincinnati Bengals (1994-95) and Jacksonville Jaguars (2021-22) complete the list.

It’s a dubious distinction.

At least Ward has flashed his immense potential this season. Last draft’s first overall pick is growing more consistent by the week despite a revolving door of pass catchers.

Ward has completed 65.8% of his passes for an average of 225 passing yards while rushing for an average of 35

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