One of the big problems with the Titans’ offense early last year was that quarterback Will Levis and wide receiver Calvin Ridley struggled to find chemistry.

Part of the issue was that both players were not only new to one another, but also new to Brian Callahan’s offensive scheme.

Another issue was the commanding presence of veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins, a player Levis had learned to rely heavily upon during his rookie season.

In any case, Ridley caught just nine passes (on 27 targets) for 141 yards and a touchdown in Levis’ first five starts, a process that culminated with Ridley failing to catch a single pass in a home loss to Indianapolis.

But as Ridley prepares for what will likely be a second straight season with a new starting quarterback, he and rookie Cam Ward appear to be doing everything they can to set the table for a productive relationship — right out of the gate.

Coaches assigned the two to lockers located next to one another, and the communication appears to be flowing, whether it’s on the field or off.

That’s an excellent early sign, considering Ridley — who’s coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons — is likely to be the focus of Ward’s attention.

“It’s just getting on the same page,” Ridley said Tuesday. “I honestly want to hear what he thinks because I just want to be in the spot where he wants me. So I ask him first, ‘What did I do wrong on the play,’ no matter [whether it was] the throw or the catch … ‘What do I need to do to make you feel better?’

“It’s easy to relate to him for me. He’s fun. He’s easy to talk ball with. I just like him a lot.”

The two spent a long time with one another following Tuesday’s OTA (organized team activities) session, discussing route concepts and taking extra reps.

Ward clearly knows the importance of connecting with Ridley, who has topped 60 receptions in five of his six seasons — and has a career average of 13.9 yards per reception.

In 2024, Ridley finished tied for fifth in the NFL with 19 catches of 20 yards or more, and he finished tied for 10th with four receptions of 40 yards or more.

Ward, meanwhile, connected on 34 passes of more than 20 yards downfield last year at Miami, producing 14 touchdowns, zero interceptions and a 131.5 NFL quarterback rating on those completions.

“That man a dawg,” Ward said of Ridley. “He can win vs press, man. He knows zone. I think he’s one of the top five receivers in the NFL, if not the best. I’m blessed to play with him.

“He’s gonna’ make me look good every chance I get to throw the ball to him. But he’s a guy who’s coachable. He’s a team guy, and he’s the right person to lead that [receivers] room.”

Ridley said he knew from the first day he met Ward that the young quarterback  — the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft — had the kind of work ethic and dedication necessary to succeed at the position.

The fact that Ward has been arriving regularly at the team facility at 5 a.m., ready to review tape, has only reenforced Ridley’s impression.

On the field, Ridley says it’s easy to see Ward’s talent.

“I’ve seen a great arm, a great mind,” Ridley said. “Someone who believes he can make most of the throws and knows he can make the throws. Nice release. He can fit the ball pretty much wherever he wants. So it’s pretty impressive.”

But he’s also been impressed by the chilled demeanor of the 23-year-old Ward.

“He’s just calm,” Ridley said. “He’s relaxed. You need that out of your quarterback position. You can’t be an overthinker, a jittery guy. You gotta’ be okay with [screwing] up, doing good, and you know, just have that [screw] it mentality. He kind of got that.”

The hope is that the good vibes flowing in each direction will help Ward and Ridley get off to a good early start, the kind of beginning that eluded Ridley and Levis in 2024.

“It’s been good [working] with Rid, especially a vet who’s had a decent amount of stops, who’s produced at every stop,” Ward said. “For him to hear my feedback on what I want, and [for me] to hear his.

“Because at the end of the day, if I’m not clicking, he’s not clicking … we’re the two main pieces. So we just got to listen to each other, and continue to build that chemistry, staying after practice, getting work in, and even on the weekend getting work in.”