Titans Minicamp Kicks Off as Coaches Address QB Performance
WHO:
tennesseetitans.com - Quarterback Cam Ward showed improvement in accuracy and comfort during practice, according to observations from the first day of minicamp.
tennesseetitans.com - Receiver Chimere Dike had four catches and a touchdown during the practice.
tennesseetitans.com - Tight end Daniel Bellinger had four catches, including a notable throw from Cam Ward.
Draft Sharks - Titans head coach Brian Daboll praised rookie WR Carnell Tate for picking up the offense "extremely well."
tennesseetitans.com - Titans quarterback Cam Ward, tight ends Daniel Bellinger and Gunnar Helm, receiver Wan'Dale Robinson, cornerback Alontae Taylor, safety Amani Hooker, linebacker James Williams, running backs Tony Pollard and Julius Chestnut, quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, receiver Lance McCutcheon, cornerback Micah Robinson, rookie Carnell Tate, running back Michael Carter, receiver Calvin Ridley, defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, defensive end Jalyn Holmes, center Andre James, offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, head coach Robert Saleh.
WHAT:
tennesseetitans.com - Quarterback Cam Ward completed 18-of-26 passes during the second day of minicamp, bringing his total to 93-of-161 in seven open practices.
tennesseetitans.com - Receiver Wan'Dale Robinson caught a practice-high eight passes on the final day of minicamp, all from Cam Ward.
tennesseetitans.com - Kicker Joey Slye made all six of his field goal attempts during practice, including kicks from 58 and 60 yards.
tennesseetitans.com - Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky completed 21-of-26 passes and has a total of 78-of-97 completions in his five offseason appearances.
tennesseetitans.com - Receiver Xavier Restrepo had seven catches on the final day of minicamp, including a one-handed catch that set up a touchdown.
tennesseetitans.com - Cam Ward completed 13-of-22 passes, including three straight completions in a red zone "Call It" period, with one being a touchdown to Wan'Dale Robinson.
tennesseetitans.com - Will Levis completed 7-of-13 passes during the practice, bringing his total to 62-of-95 in six open practices.
tennesseetitans.com - Receiver K.J. Osborn caught a touchdown pass from Trubisky, and another bullet from him earlier in the session.
tennesseetitans.com - Tight end Joel Wilson had a short touchdown catch.
tennesseetitans.com - Defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons was on hand, but did not take part. He's spent time in recent days working with Brian Bell, assistant director, sports performance, for the Titans.
tennesseetitans.com - Quarterback Cam Ward completed 18-of-26 passes during the second day of minicamp, bringing his total to 93-of-161 in seven open practices.
tennesseetitans.com - Receiver Wan'Dale Robinson caught a practice-high eight passes on the final day of minicamp, all from Cam Ward.
tennesseetitans.com - Kicker Joey Slye made all six of his field goal attempts during practice, including kicks from 58 and 60 yards.
tennesseetitans.com - Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky completed 21-of-26 passes and has a total of 78-of-97 completions in his five offseason appearances.
tennesseetitans.com - Receiver Xavier Restrepo had seven catches on the final day of minicamp, including a one-handed catch that set up a touchdown.
tennesseetitans.com - Cam Ward completed 13-of-22 passes, including three straight completions in a red zone "Call It" period, with one being a touchdown to Wan'Dale Robinson.
tennesseetitans.com - Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky completed 12-of-16 passes, maintaining a completion rate of 57-of-61 in his four offseason appearances.
tennesseetitans.com - Will Levis completed 7-of-13 passes during the practice, bringing his total to 62-of-95 in six open practices.
tennesseetitans.com - Cam Ward completed 13-of-22 passes during the first day of minicamp, including 3-of-6 in 7-on-7 drills and 10-of-16 in team periods.
tennesseetitans.com - Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky completed 12-of-16 passes, maintaining a completion rate of 57-of-61 in his four offseason appearances.
tennesseetitans.com - Receiver Chimere Dike led all receivers with four catches and had a touchdown.
tennesseetitans.com - Cam Ward made a notable throw to tight end Daniel Bellinger while rolling to his right and followed it with a sidearm touchdown pass to tight end Gunnar Helm during a red zone period.
tennesseetitans.com - In six open practices to date, Cam Ward has completed 75-of-135 passes in 7-on-7 and team drills combined, with three interceptions.
tennesseetitans.com - Mitchell Trubisky completed his first eight passes on Tuesday, maintaining a completion rate of 57-of-61 in his four offseason appearances.
tennesseetitans.com - Receiver Lance McCutcheon caught a touchdown pass from Trubisky and made another catch downfield on a pass from Will Levis, although he was out of bounds.
tennesseetitans.com - Rookie Carnell Tate caught two passes, including a notable catch across the middle from Ward.
tennesseetitans.com - Defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons practiced after being seen working with Brian Bell, assistant director of sports performance for the Titans.
tennesseetitans.com - Center Andre James was signed earlier in the day and participated in practice.
tennesseetitans.com - The Titans held the first day of a two-day mandatory minicamp.
tennesseetitans.com - Cam Ward completed 13-of-22 passes, including 3-of-6 in 7-on-7 drills and 10-of-16 in team periods.
tennesseetitans.com - Ward threw three straight completions in a red zone "Call It" period, including a touchdown to Wan'Dale Robinson.
tennesseetitans.com - Mitchell Trubisky completed 12-of-16 passes and has a total of 57-of-61 completions in four offseason appearances.
tennesseetitans.com - Chimere Dike led all receivers with four catches and had a touchdown.
tennesseetitans.com - Amani Hooker intercepted Cam Ward on the last play of practice.
NBC Sports - Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll stated that players are “still learning” the offense and that mistakes are part of the process.
NBC Sports - Head coach Robert Saleh commented that “every quarterback is going to miss a couple here and there.”
WHERE:
tennesseetitans.com - The minicamp took place in Nashville.
WHEN:
tennesseetitans.com - The Titans will not return to the field until training camp in late July.
tennesseetitans.com - The Titans will return for the second day of minicamp on Wednesday.
WHY:
NBC Sports - The coaching staff is not concerned about missed passes as players are still learning the new offense.
HOW:
tennesseetitans.com - The practice was open to reporters, allowing for detailed observations of player performances.
tennesseetitans.com - The practice was open to reporters, allowing for observations of player performances.
tennesseetitans.com - The practice was open to reporters, allowing for observations of player performances.
During the second day of minicamp, quarterback Cam Ward completed 18 of 26 passes, bringing his total to 93 of 161 in seven open practices, while receiver Wan'Dale Robinson caught a practice-high eight passes, all from Ward. Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky also had a strong performance, completing 21 of 26 passes and achieving a total of 78 of 97 completions in his five offseason appearances, with K.J. Osborn catching a touchdown pass from him. Meanwhile, kicker Joey Slye made all six of his field goal attempts, including impressive kicks from 58 and 60 yards.