Ward took somebody else's job at one time.  We need to have money to sign McManus to an extension.  Sloter is fun, but Osweiler is more ready to play as this year's backup.  

The OL is improved.  Last year's starter is now a backup (until maybe someone else from the waiver wire replacess him).  DBs are better.  DL is better.  RBs are better and deeper.  

Ward will be fine.