Cam Ward trashes Green Bay Packers as NFL draft site at Lambeau Field

The Tennessee Titans’ No. 1 overall pick did not have nice things to say about the Frozen Tundra for the 2025 NFL

 

The 2025 NFL Draft brought the spotlight to Green Bay, Wisconsin — but not everyone was impressed. In a fiery post-draft interview that’s gone viral across sports media, **Tennessee Titans’ No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward** didn’t hold back his thoughts on the league’s decision to host its biggest offseason event at **Lambeau Field**, the iconic home of the **Green Bay Packers**.

 

“**Honestly, I don’t get the hype, man,**” Ward said when asked about the draft experience. “It was cold, it was dull, and no disrespect — but Green Bay felt like the last place the NFL should’ve picked for something this major. It’s 2025, not 1965.”

 

### A Chilly Take on the “Frozen Tundra”

 

Lambeau Field, often celebrated as the “Frozen Tundra,” is one of the most historic stadiums in football — but its small-town setting and frosty spring weather weren’t to Ward’s liking.

 

“It was like stepping into a football museum — and not in a good way,” he continued. “Look, I respect history. I respect legends. But this is the *NFL Draft*, not a walking tour of Vince Lombardi’s memories. Give me Vegas, Miami, Atlanta — cities that bring energy, fans, *life*.”

 

Ward’s comments sharply contrasted the league’s promotional campaign, which hailed Green Bay as “the perfect blend of tradition and community.” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, during the opening ceremony, even called it “a return to the heart of football.”

 

Apparently, that “heart” left Ward cold.

 

### Titans Fans Divided

 

While many Tennessee Titans fans applauded Ward’s candor and fire, others cautioned their new quarterback to focus on football, not feuds.

 

“Let the kid speak his mind, but don’t give the whole league a reason to circle our games,” one fan posted on social media. “We’re trying to win games, not start Twitter wars.”

 

Still, others agreed with Ward’s sentiments, arguing that hosting a draft in a town with limited hotel space, brutal weather, and a quiet nightlife didn’t exactly scream “NFL showpiece.”

 

### Packers Fans Clap Back

 

Naturally, the Green Bay faithful weren’t happy.

 

“Cam Ward hasn’t thrown a pass in the league and he’s already trashing Titletown?” one Packers fan said on a Wisconsin sports radio show. “He better be ready when he comes to Lambeau — because we don’t forget.”

 

Another fan wrote, “Tom Brady lost here. Patrick Mahomes struggled here. Let’s see what Ward can do before he talks.”

 

### League Response?

 

So far, the NFL has not officially responded to Ward’s comments, though league insiders say the remarks caught executives by surprise. The league had spent months coordinating with local Green Bay officials, investing in massive infrastructure and media enhancements to modernize the draft experience.

 

Whether Ward’s criticism affects future draft locations remains to be seen. But it’s clear the NFL will need to think carefully about striking a balance between history and hospitality.

 

### Cam Ward: Starting Off Bold

 

If Cam Ward’s first NFL appearance is any indication, the Titans are getting a quarterback with swagger — and a willingness to speak his mind.

 

“I’m here to win, not to sugarcoat,” he concluded. “Lambeau’s for the past. I’m trying to build the future.”

 

Only time will tell whether that boldness pays off on the field — or fuels rivalries off it.