Sure, Ward has received a decent bit of contention, but the amount pales in comparison to other first round picks, such as Caleb Williams last year and Bryce Young the year before. Titans star defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons believes that lack of attention is not only disrespectful to Ward, but the team as a whole. “First off, I think that our team — the Tennessee Titans — never get the respect and attention we need,” Simmons said on “Good Morning Football” on Thursday.