Callahan said he expects most everyone to play in the game against the Falcons. He did mention Jeffery Simmons and Kevin Zietler as guys who will probably be held out. Neither of those guys played against the Bucs. It makes sense to hold some of the veterans out. The reps aren’t as important to them.

The Tennessee Titans are the first to point out that rookie Cam Ward has room for improvement, even as the No. 1 overall draft pick provided plenty of optimism for the future. Ward didn't connect on his first two passes.

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward delivered a composed performance in his NFL preseason debut, completing five of eight passes for 67 yards and leading one touchdown drive in a 29-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.