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Cam Ward’s competitiveness knows no bounds

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Titans rookie QB broke a ping pong battle after a loss

One of the things that is going to help Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward reach his ceiling as an NFL quarterback is how competitive he is. That may seem like an oversimplification, but for an NFL player to be successful, especially a quarterback, is a drive to always win. Well, we have heard a lot about Ward’s competitiveness on the field, but it apparently extends to ping pong:

Calvin Ridley clowning Cam Ward for breaking a ping pong paddle

#Titans #TitanUp

Calvin’s IG pic.twitter.com/gjc2ofT7TP

— SharmSports (@SharmSports_NFL) June 12, 2025​

You love to see it.

Ward threw a couple of interceptions on the final day of minicamp. That might seem bad to you, but I got blocked by Pete Prisco on Twitter because I was going after him for criticizing his take that Marcus Mariota would struggle because he didn’t throw any picks in training camp. Hey, maybe Pete was right.

With all of that being said, Ward’s response when asked about the interceptions today was pretty good:

Cam Ward on his two picks at minicamp finale. #Titans. https://t.co/SYFCFyrujX pic.twitter.com/9K0yCfp2lB

— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) June 12, 2025​

The first response is pretty funny. The second one gives a really good breakdown of the play and what he will do to make sure the mistake doesn’t happen again.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...-wards-competitiveness-knows-no-bounds-titans

 

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Titans HC Brian Callahan announces 2025 training camp start date

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The Tennessee Titans will begin training camp in July

The Tennessee Titans hosted their final practice of mandatory minicamp on Thursday. The team will now break apart for a six-week (approximate) summer break. Head coach Brian Callahan met with the media ahead of Thursday’s conclusive session.

Callahan fielded questions about training camp. Callahan confirmed that the Titans will report to camp on July 22nd, per reporters in attendance. That day will be a maintenance day (physicals etc). On-field preparation for the 2025 campaign will begin the following day, on July 23rd.

The Titans will report for training camp July 22 and hit the field July 23 to start the acclimation/ramp-up period.

— Teresa Walker (@TeresaMWalker) June 12, 2025​

Additional details will be revealed in July. How many practices will be open to the general public at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park? Roughly five practices have been open to the public in recent years.

The Titans are coming off a disappointing 3-14 campaign. No. 1 overall quarterback Cam Ward has ignited the fanbase. Ward was effective throughout the three-day minicamp. He’ll attempt to build on that momentum and progress at training camp.

Coach Callahan said he expects a group of players who stay around Nashville in the summer to organize their own workouts over the break. It wouldn’t be shocking if Ward gathered the wide receivers, especially fellow rookies Xavier Restrepo, Elic Ayomanor, and Chimere Dike, for a throwing session. Calvin Ridley could also express interest in continuing to build chemistry with Ward.

Callahan made massive changes to the team’s offseason program, prioritizing competitiveness and team-building bonding sessions through mini contests before practice was permitted. Seven-on-seven and 11-on-11 practice periods were more competitive at minicamp as a result. The Titans also focused on eliminating self-inflicted wounds.

The Titans will officially be back on July 22nd.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...lahan-announces-2025-training-camp-start-date

 

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Brian Callahan: Cam Ward has “progressed” throughout Titans minicamp

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The Titans wrap up minicamp today.

Today is the final day of Tennessee Titans' minicamp. After today, the players will be “off” until training camp starts on July 22nd. Brian Callahan said today that the players understand this isn’t a true vacation. They can maybe take a week or two, but after that, it will be about preparing for training camp. He emphasized to the players that this is a time to make sure they don’t lose the physical and mental gains they have made throughout the offseason program.

When talking about Cam Ward, Callahan said he has progressed throughout minicamp. All reports have been that Ward has been really good in the two days of minicamp so far. The next step will be to see him continue to get better through training camp and the preseason.

Callahan was also asked if the quarterbacks and receivers would get together during the time off to throw together. He said there have been talks of that, but he wasn’t sure of the exact details. With everything we have seen and heard about Ward, you can bet there will be multiple times they get together to do that.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...ard-has-progressed-throughout-titans-minicamp

 

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Titans want lighter Jeffery Simmons to rush the passer more efficiently

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A new-look Jeffery Simmons arrives at Tennessee Titans minicamp

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has been one of the bigger talking points at mandatory minicamp. Firstly, Simmons was in attendance after skipping voluntary OTAs earlier in the offseason. Secondly, he quickly made his presence felt while trash-taking no. 1 overall quarterback Cam Ward during an eventful practice.

Simmons always draws a crowd and headlines. He also looked significantly different and slimmer. Simmons notes that he dropped 20 pounds in hopes of being a lighter, more effective and efficient pass rusher.

“I weighed in today on a good note,” Simmons told reporters. I’m nearly down 20 pounds this offseason. It felt different, but I feel great. I feel lighter on my feet, but still very explosive. We have to be better with the sack numbers.”

#Titans Jeffery Simmons on not being at OTAs, slimming down in the offseason: pic.twitter.com/dKUt30P0mX

— Kayla Anderson (@KaylaAndersonTV) June 10, 2025​

Head coach Brian Callahan met with the media prior to Simmons’ comments. Callahan was extremely complimentary of Simmons, but noted he’d like his superstar pass rusher to be a more efficient pass rusher in 2025. Those comments go hand-in-hand with the defender’s new-look physique.

Simmons posted five sacks in 2024. It marked his lowest sack-total since his sophomore 2020 campaign despite making 16 regular-season appearances, his most since his breakout 2021 season (career-high 8.5 sacks). The recent numbers have been somewhat disappointing.

Simmons carries the potential of a seven-to-10 sack player. In 2021-22, the former Mississippi State standout totaled 16.0 sacks. That’s the type of efficiency and impact Callahan wants his star d-tackle to make.

The Titans defense tied for 30th in sacks throughout 2024 with 32 QB takedowns. New general manager Mike Borgonzi didn’t acquire an elite pass rusher this summer, though the arrivals of Dre’Mont Jones, Femi Oladejo, and Lorenzo Carter will hopefully help. What the Titans need most is for Simmons (and T’Vondre Sweat) to impact pockets like he’s capable of.

Simmons’ slimmed-down physique should also help him survive the grind of a 17-game season. He missed seven combined contests in 2022-23, but managed to appear in 16-of-17 opportunities in 2024. Simmons and the Titans are working together towards maximizing his talent.

Source: https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2...y-simmons-to-rush-the-passer-more-efficiently