Chris Johnson Sends Message To Cam Ward After Titans Pick, ‘We’ve Got Your Back’

Cam Ward‘s solely been a Titan for just a few hours, however he is already being welcomed to the Volunteer State by one of many org.’s biggest gamers — Chris Johnson!!

CJ2K sat down with TMZ Sports on Thursday to interrupt down Tennessee’s Ward decide … and whereas he mentioned he would have in all probability most well-liked to take Travis Hunter with the highest choice within the NFL draft, he acknowledged getting a signal-caller was vital for the crew.

“We wanted a quarterback,” the ex-tailback mentioned. “They need to change the group.”

Johnson thinks so long as Ward places within the work … he may have a variety of success in Tennessee — maybe even early on.

“Go in there, lead us the fitting method, and we have got your again,” he mentioned.

The 39-year-old additionally gave a shout out to the Tennessee fanbase … saying he believes all the Titans trustworthy will give Ward their full assist as effectively.

“They simply gon’ trip with you,” Johnson mentioned. “You get in there, you do the fitting factor, they positively gon’ trip with you.”

Johnson acknowledged there’ll seemingly be stress on Ward … however he is seen the Titans undergo that earlier than with Vince Young, and he gave Ward his finest recommendation on how one can cope with that.

“Him coming in and simply, getting in there early, learning, and determining what they need him to do,” Johnson mentioned, “I feel he’ll be okay.”