ESPN analyst Ben Solak evaluates four second-year quarterbacks from the 2025 draft class -- Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, and Shedeur Sanders -- identifying key improvement areas for 2026. All four endured difficult rookie seasons on losing teams with coaching instability, yet showed flashes of promise.

Cam Ward (Titans) must improve his running and "arm arrogance." Despite poor EPA rankings (36th of 38 QBs), Ward faced a brutal environment: minimal receiver talent, a nonexistent run game, and midseason firing of HC Brian Callahan. New OC Brian Daboll historically elevates QBs via designed runs (Josh Allen, Daniel Jones, Dart). Ward's 3.7% scramble rate lags the 5.4% league average; his 88 dropbacks over 4 seconds cost -107.3 EPA. He needs faster decisions and more scrambles to raise his floor.

Jaxson Dart (Giants) lacks consistency as a thrower and pocket manager; his feet frequently disconnect, delaying throws and pressure reactions. However, his dual-threat ability (2.9 designed runs/game, 9.2% scramble rate) under Daboll provides a high floor.

Tyler Shough (Saints) possesses a legit arm and big frame, while Shedeur Sanders (Browns) kept the ship afloat as a fifth-round rookie. Titans, Giants, and Saints fans should feel optimistic; Cleveland has further to go. All four remain far from finished products.