Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons got into a small scuffle during Monday's training camp practice, but Ward noted Wednesday to reporters that the incident "was what we needed.

Titans quarterback Cam Ward, reflecting on his practice scuffle with Jeffery Simmons, said Wednesday he is happy the star defensive lineman is his teammate.

Tennessee's first-round rookie quarterback and its veteran defensive leader reportedly got into it at practice.

Tennessee Titans rookie QB Cam Ward defended his role in stirring up an altercation with Jeffery Simmons at practice, believing it was "what we needed" as a team.

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward joked Wednesday about his tussle with Jeffery Simmons two days prior.

Simmons didn't address the dustup . But unless he's got a different version, things appear to be just fine between Tennessee's No. 1 pick rookie quarterback and its three-time Pro Bowl defensive captain.

Following a scuffle on Monday with Titans veteran defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee QB Cam Ward said there was no ill ill and thought the dustup was just "what we needed."

So far he's made an impression on several fronts, including showing his teammates how hot his competitive fire can burn; Ward inspired a shoving match with his All-Pro teammate Jeffery Simmons earlier this week after throwing a touchdown pass and celebrating.