Titans’ Cam Ward on Simmons scuffle – Joyful he is my teammate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans quarterback Cam Ward’s trash-talking has offered a much-needed spark to the crew total, particularly the offense. The trash speak bought slightly extra severe when Ward bought right into a scuffle with protection lineman Jeffery Simmons on Monday.

Ward spoke to the media in regards to the incident for the primary time Wednesday. His reply to what he realized in regards to the incident was fairly humorous, however true.

“Jeff is powerful as s—,” Ward stated. “It was enjoyable, and I feel it was what we would have liked. We love competing, simply with me and Jeff, and I am excited to have that man as my teammate.”

The skirmish occurred after Ward threw a landing move to Calvin Ridley towards the top of observe and went to rejoice. The rookie quarterback stopped and gave Simmons a shove earlier than doing his trademark “Zombieland” celebration in entrance of him. Simmons reacted with a two-hand push to Ward’s face masks, and the offensive line ran to Ward’s protection.

Ward and Simmons have had an ongoing rivalry that features trash speak after performs. Simmons advised Ward it could be that method once they met for the primary time earlier than taking the sphere for minicamp.

“I get right here, and he is rattling close to the primary one I am prepared to speak s— to,” Ward stated. “He is the primary one which come at my head each day at observe.”

Titans coach Brian Callahan stated he wasn’t too bothered by the incident and did not deem it essential to throw both participant out of shape, particularly with three extra snaps left within the day. Callahan acknowledged it is flawed to the touch the quarterback. However he additionally stated, “if the quarterback enters willingly into the fray like that, then that is on him as effectively.”

Simmons made an effort to place every little thing to relaxation when he spoke to the media Tuesday.

“It is coaching camp, and tempers flare,” Simmons stated. “I respect the hell out of our offense for having the quarterback’s again. On the finish of the day, we’re household and moved on from it.”