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Cam Ward, starting QB for the Tennessee Titans
Ā© Tim Warner/Getty ImagesCam Ward, starting QB for the Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans gave Cam Ward the keys to the franchise. That’s usually what you do when you’re trying to build your team around the No. 1 pick, who also happens to be a quarterback.

The rookie out of Miami has made the rounds for his statements more often than for his play. His brutally honest nature has rubbed some people the wrong way, even when he’s been right.

That may have been the case again after beating the Cleveland Browns. Ward’s post-game statements made it loud and clear that he’s not happy with his situation. And, according to Titans sideline reporter Will Boling, some of his teammates have had enough.

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Cam Ward might be ruffling some feathers in Tennessee

ā€œOn the play ride home,ā€ Boling said on 104.5 The Zone. ā€œArden Key gets on the intercom and says ā€˜You all enjoy this! Don’t listen to what Cam (Ward) said! You all enjoy this! It’s hard to win in this league, enjoy it!ā€

Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans.

Cam Ward #1 of the Tennessee Titans.

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Granted, some leaders will ruffle feathers, and players need to set high standards for themselves and their teammates to achieve excellence in this league. There’s nothing wrong with that; if anything, the Titans should encourage that type of leadership.

That being said, as leaders, players also need to read the room, understand the context, and throw their teammates a bone every now and then. He’s young, he’ll learn about that.

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