Titans HC isn’t ready to give up on Will Levis just yet despite subpar season
The Tennessee Titans' head coach Brian Callahan reveals the plans surrounding their signal calling options in Will Levis.
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Tennessee Titans QB #8 Will Levis (Image via Mainstreet Media)
The Tennessee Titans are navigating a crossroads with their quarterback Will Levis and Brian Callahan’s words suggest a commitment to developing the young player. Through 14 weeks of NFL action, the Titans have only recorded three wins, heading into a third losing season in a row.
Amid the struggles and failures to improve, Callahan did not definitively name Levis as the starter for 2025. However, Callahan’s focus on growth paints a picture of a team invested in long-term success at the position.
According to Callahan, there’s unknown potential in Will Levis. He addressed whether Levis’ future as a starter hinges on his improvement this season or his untapped potential. Callahan acknowledged that Levis has room to grow and praised his steady progress, emphasizing that the assessment will continue beyond the current season.
He’s got a whole lot of things in front of him that he can still reach. There’s a lot of things I think he’s getting better at and plenty of things that I think he still continues to have to get better at. So that evaluation for him is ongoing. It’s not anything that’s going to—the end of the season likely doesn’t stop it. There’s plenty of things that he’s going to take from this experience that will make him better moving forward from here, too.
Brian Callahan said on Wednesday
The Titans’ approach signals a departure from the rapid judgments often placed on young quarterbacks. Callahan’s confidence in Levis contrasts with the quick turnover seen in cases like Kenny Pickett and Trey Lance. The Titans appear intent on giving Levis the time and resources to thrive. In a season riled with calls for young quarterback development, Callahan’s perspective could be wrong, but it is fresh and positive.
The coaching staff sees promise in Levis’ work ethic and attitude. Callahan expressed enthusiasm about coaching Levis, describing him as receptive and eager to improve. All said and done, what did Will Levis do to change Callahan’s opinion about him? After all, fans and viewers did witness a sideline fuel just two months ago.
Brian Callahan feels Will Levis has transformed into a better player in a year
The challenges of Will Levis’ first seasons in the NFL have not gone unnoticed. Brian Callahan acknowledged the difficulties but maintained a positive outlook, crediting the adversity for shaping his growth as a player and a person.
I think he’s doing a really good job of knowing where to put the ball and when, I think he’s improving in that regard, I think he’s improving his timing. I think he’s improving in his command of what the offense is and where the ball should go.
Brian Callahan said
The remaining games in the 2024 season present an opportunity for Levis to further his case as the Titans’ quarterback of the future. Callahan noted significant strides in Levis’ performance, particularly after returning from a shoulder injury.
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