NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- During the Tennessee Titans' opening practice of training camp, second-year quarterback Cam Ward threw a strike between two defenders to the No. 4 pick in April in Carnell Tate in the end zone. Then Ward followed that up with a well-timed pass to second-year receiver Elic Ayomanor as soon as he broke inside for another score.
It's no coincidence that Ayomanor and Tate were the recipients of Ward's touchdown passes, or that veteran receiver Wan'Dale Robinson saw a lion's share of targets on the first day of training camp.
Ayomanor, Robinson and Tate were among a group of pass catchers whom Ward invited to Miami for a three-week bonding experience before training camp. Xavier Restrepo, Bryce Oliver, Mason Kinsey, Chimere Dike and tight end Gunnar Helm were also in attendance.
The getaway created an opportunity to develop chemistry on and off the field.