NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans and rookie quarterback Cam Ward turned in a sluggish performance Sunday at training camp, earning a profanity-laced tirade from head coach Brian Callahan as the practice concluded.
The No. 1 overall pick of April’s NFL draft followed two solid practices with a rough showing in team drills to complete the weekend. Ward was just 4-of-13 passing in team drills and was off the mark on several throws.
The Titans also had penalties and a play that would have been a sack as the defense pressured the young quarterback. Ward’s final rep of the day was a pass that sailed far over the head of receiver Van Jefferson and out of bounds.
That’s when Callahan unleashed on the offense.
After practice, the second-year head coach stood near midfield talking with Ward, offensive coordinator Nick Holz and quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree for nearly 20 minutes. Tennessee opens preseason play Saturday night against the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the teams will have a joint practice Thursday.