Cam Ward On Rebuilding Titans, Being #1 NFL Draft Pick + Tyler Lockett & Corey Levin | Bussin'

Aug 26, 2025

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Corey Levin

Cam Ward, the first overall pick for the Tennessee Titans, dives into his journey from college football to the NFL, detailing his unique transfer saga and his fierce rivalry with Shedeur Sanders. Tyler Lockett, a Seattle Seahawks star, shares wisdom from his family’s legacy and contrasts life in Seattle with Tennessee. Corey Levin, a Titans veteran, candidly discusses juggling family life with football, reflecting on his return to Tennessee and offering thoughts on Ward's promising start. This conversation is packed with football insights and personal stories!

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INSIGHT

NFL Timing Demands Mental Rewiring

Cam Ward says NFL timing and terminology require deeper mental mapping than college playbooks.
He studies with VR, tape and forces himself to remember play calls on the first read to speed processing.

ADVICE

Train To Retain Play Calls Instantly

Practice hearing play calls once and retaining them to simulate NFL cadence under pressure.
Use VR reps, tape study, and teammate-read drills to force instant recall and faster in-game processing.

ANECDOTE

Transfer Portal Driven By Playing Time

Cam Ward recounts transferring from FCS to Power Five to find better opportunities and playing time.
He says most portal moves are about getting on the field and NIL has made college football a more job-like environment.

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Recorded: August 21, 2025

The Boys AND Football are SOO back. After catching up on NFL news, Taylor Lewan and Will Compton interview Cam Ward, Tyler Lockett, and Corey Levin of the Tennessee Titans!

First up, Cam Ward joins the pod fresh off being the first pick in the NFL Draft. He opens up about the learning curve of jumping to the league, his wild ride through the transfer portal from Incarnate Word to Washington State to Miami, and the rivalry/relationship with Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns. From leaving his bowl game against Iowa State to hearing his name called by the Titans, Cam Ward is ready to live up to his hype!

Next, Seahawks legend Tyler Lockett hops on to share the advice passed down from his dad and uncle who both played in the league, gives his perspective on the differences between Seattle and Tennessee, and talks about what truly fulfills him off the field. Plus, he weighs in on how Cam Ward is looking as Tennessee's QB1!

Finally, Titans vet and friend of the show, Corey Levin jumps on the pod to talk about camp, balancing family and football, and what it’s like being back in Tennessee. He also gives his thoughts on Cam’s start to his career and jokes about playing longer than Will and Taylor.

It’s a full lineup of football talk, laughs, and behind-the-scenes stories you don’t want to miss.

Big Hugs and Tiny Kisses!

TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro
6:12 Football Is SOO Back
23:04 House Rhule's Podcast
31:48 Checkout Rearview Mirror
36:26 Taylor’s Tough Week
41:56 NFL News
1:08:42 RO Spicy Tier Talk
1:17:59 CAM WARD INTERVIEW STARTS
1:18:47 Learning Curve Of The NFL
1:27:31 Transfer Portal Experience
1:36:05 Relationship/Rivalry With Shedeur Sanders
1:37:45 Leaving The Bowl Game
1:41:21 When Did You Know You Were Going To Be A Titan?
1:44:50 Bud Light: What Would He Do Anything For?
1:47:08 TYLER LOCKETT INTERVIEW STARTS
1:48:34 Advice From His Dad And Uncle Being In The League
1:49:56 Seahawks And Titans Differences
1:55:09 How Is Cam Ward Looking?
1:56:24 What Fulfills Him Off The Field?
2:03:41 COREY LEVIN INTERVIEW STARTS
2:04:09 How Is Camp?
2:04:52 Back At The Titans
2:10:47 Balancing Family And Football
2:13:45 Cam Looking Good?
2:17:15 Playing Longer Than Will And Taylor

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