"The crisp 88-degree Labor Day weather presented perfect conditions for the Tennessee Titans' first regular-season game week practice Monday. During the season, teams typically don't practice on Mondays, but Titans coach Brian Callahan wanted the players back on the field because they were returning from a weekend break. Veteran receiver Calvin Ridley and rookie quarterback Cam Ward remained on the field for an extra 40 minutes to prepare."
"Before drafting Ward, the Titans had discussions with Miami's offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson and North Texas coach Eric Morris, who recruited Ward out of high school when he was the coach at Incarnate Word, about Ward's strengths when he played for them in college. It helped build a comfort level for Ward and Callahan -- who was urged by his rookie quarterback to incorporate his favorite play, "Switch Verts," into the Titans' playbook."
Monday's 88-degree Labor Day weather provided practice conditions for the Tennessee Titans' first regular-season game week session. Coach Brian Callahan held an unusual Monday practice because players returned from a weekend break. Veteran receiver Calvin Ridley and rookie quarterback Cam Ward stayed an extra 40 minutes to prepare, emphasizing their developing chemistry. Callahan and staff worked to ready Ward for his likely debut Sunday at Denver, with preparation starting before he arrived in Nashville. The team consulted coaches familiar with Ward's college play and added Ward's favorite play, "Switch Verts," to align the offense with his strengths.
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