Rexrode: Titans’ choice of Will Levis has a chance, but the full picture is puzzling
1 year, 8 months ago

Rexrode: Titans’ choice of Will Levis has a chance, but the full picture is puzzling

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Scratch that. “I knew I was gonna cry,” Levis said, “and the tears came immediately.” The Levis family is ready to rep the two-tone blue 💙 pic.twitter.com/NLTR7zv8ny — Titans April 29, 2023 This might be said for a significant number of Titans fans, as well, after their team moved up from 41 to 33 — swapping third-round picks with the Arizona Cardinals as well and giving the Cards their third-round pick in 2024 — to take the Kentucky quarterback. “Kentucky was a much different football team in 2021 than they were in 2022,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said, citing several drops, as well, that hurt Levis’ numbers. “He’s hardwired, he’s tough,” Titans new general manager Ran Carthon said of Levis. Playing the board,” Carthon said of the Titans’ strategy, going for the best player regardless of position, which is what he said also led to moving up to get Levis.

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Titans 1st-year coach Brian Callahan switching to backup QB and keeping Will Levis on the bench
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Titans 1st-year coach Brian Callahan switching to backup QB and keeping Will Levis on the bench

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are keeping second-year quarterback Will Levis on the bench and starting the backup currently here on a one-year deal. The decision to start Mason Rudolph that was announced Wednesday also gives the Titans a chance to show their improvement under first-year coach Brian Callahan on Sunday when they visit Indianapolis. “This is just situationally …

Will Levis suffers the ultimate embarrassment as he gets benched mid-game... while ex-girlfriend Gia Duddy watches on from the stands
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Will Levis suffers the ultimate embarrassment as he gets benched mid-game... while ex-girlfriend Gia Duddy watches on from the stands

Daily Mail  

Will Levis likely had the worst game of his football career with four total turnovers before being benched during Sunday's loss to the Bengals, all with ex-girlfriend Gia Duddy sitting in a luxury suite at Nissan Stadium. Levis and Duddy were an item for several months, with the latter turning the attention she got sitting beside the Titans quarterback during …

Titans working with QB Will Levis to cut down on the number of sacks he takes
1 month, 1 week ago

Titans working with QB Will Levis to cut down on the number of sacks he takes

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is taking a lot of punishment on the field this season. “When there’s a chance to make a play with your feet, make a play with your feet.” Levis has a 109.3 passer rating over the past three games. Levis also will become only the third quarterback in franchise history to start …

Titans' QB Evaluation: Navigating the Early Struggles
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Titans' QB Evaluation: Navigating the Early Struggles

Associated Press  

The Titans are facing a tough start to the season, with a 1-5 record. Despite the challenges, coach Brian Callahan is committed to finding a right tackle and evaluating a second-year quarterback in Will Levis. The team also needs to find ways to improve their defense and offense. Despite the injuries, the Titans are still in contention for a playoff …

Will Levis practices as the Titans hope QB plays against the visiting Colts
3 months ago

Will Levis practices as the Titans hope QB plays against the visiting Colts

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Will Levis returned to practice Wednesday, testing his recovery from a sprained right shoulder as the Tennessee Titans target the second-year quarterback’s return in time for Sunday’s home game against the Indianapolis Colts. ″It sucks anytime you get an injury, but especially when it’s through a body part that’s so crucial to your career, your life and …

Titans Coach Optimistic About QB Will Levis' Recovery
3 months ago

Titans Coach Optimistic About QB Will Levis' Recovery

Associated Press  

Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan expects quarterback Will Levis to return to practice on Wednesday and prepare for Sunday's game against Indianapolis. Levis suffered a shoulder injury in the first quarter of last week's game against Miami and spent much of his bye receiving treatment. He is expected to be fully recovered by the start of the season.

The Titans embrace early bye as chance to regroup with new coach Brian Callahan
3 months, 1 week ago

The Titans embrace early bye as chance to regroup with new coach Brian Callahan

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Being among the NFL’s first teams having their bye week isn’t something the Tennessee Titans liked when the league issued schedules in May. “It’ll be a good time to kind of catch our breath and regroup a little bit and get ready for the long haul of the next what, 13 games,” left guard Peter Skoronski said. …

No Titans QB controversy with Callahan insisting Will Levis will get time to develop
3 months, 1 week ago

No Titans QB controversy with Callahan insisting Will Levis will get time to develop

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan is doing his best to nip any talk of a quarterback controversy, saying he can’t wait to see Will Levis continue to grow in his second NFL season. Callahan got his first victory Monday night 31-12 in Miami with backup Mason Rudolph replacing Levis after the second-year quarterback hurt his right, throwing …

Winless Titans know they need to protect young QB Will Levis and quickly
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Winless Titans know they need to protect young QB Will Levis and quickly

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Left guard Peter Skoronski summed up the Tennessee Titans ' biggest motivation to protect quarterback Will Levis better quickly. I think everyone’s had a great attitude this week in terms of guys are just really, really hungry for a win and are going to do what it takes to get that.” Among the issues why Tennessee remains …

Coach Brian Callahan says the winless Titans must play better around QB Will Levis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Coach Brian Callahan says the winless Titans must play better around QB Will Levis

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — First-year Titans coach Brian Callahan is sticking with young quarterback Will Levis despite all the turnovers through three losses to start the season. No one’s coming to save us, so we’ve got to figure it out.” The Titans did revive Levis’ connection with four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who had been working his way back …

Titans QB Will Levis remains confident even as NFL defenders advise to take the sack
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Titans QB Will Levis remains confident even as NFL defenders advise to take the sack

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A couple of NFL defenders have advice for Will Levis if the Tennessee Titans quarterback will listen. That’s what Chicago defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker said after Levis threw a pick-6 even with the defender’s arms wrapped around the quarterback’s legs. Johnson also noticed Levis can “panic” a little when plays aren’t going his way. The loss to …

Titans and QB Will Levis working through growing pains under new coach
4 months ago

Titans and QB Will Levis working through growing pains under new coach

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans and quarterback Will Levis are going through some growing pains. First-year coach Brian Callahan’s challenge is speeding up Levis’ learning curve after a very painful lesson, blowing a 17-point lead to lose the season opener 24-17 in Chicago. Callahan just talked with Levis at the end of the third quarter that the Titans could …

Titans coach Brian Callahan encouraged by improvement he’s seen from QB Will Levis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Titans coach Brian Callahan encouraged by improvement he’s seen from QB Will Levis

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Brian Callahan can’t wait until the regular season starts to see just how much Titans quarterback Will Levis has improved. Levis took over as Tennessee’s starting quarterback last Oct. 29 and went 3-6 replacing Ryan Tannehill. Callahan plans to have Levis start the preseason finale Sunday in New Orleans along with much of Tennessee’s starters …

Titans QB Will Levis gives sample cologne spritzes from his new mayo endorsement deal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Titans QB Will Levis gives sample cologne spritzes from his new mayo endorsement deal

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Will Levis turned into a fragrance salesman Wednesday after Tennessee’s first joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks, spritzing reporters’ wrists with the new scent developed with his new endorsement deal with a mayonnaise company. “We didn’t expect how people were going to react to it, but I think it was like an hour or something and it …

Will Levis sees the Titans' offseason additions as proof team wants to win now
8 months ago

Will Levis sees the Titans' offseason additions as proof team wants to win now

Hindustan Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans quarterback Will Levis couldn't be happier at seeing all the new teammates Tennessee has added this offseason both through free agency and the NFL draft. “For one, it means that they’re not afraid to make those investments and they want to go win, which is awesome to see,” Levis said Thursday. Levis said he's already texted …

Will Levis sees the Titans’ offseason additions as proof team wants to win now
8 months ago

Will Levis sees the Titans’ offseason additions as proof team wants to win now

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans quarterback Will Levis couldn’t be happier at seeing all the new teammates Tennessee has added this offseason both through free agency and the NFL draft. “It’s going to be great for all of us and just great to have that environment of competitiveness, and everyone’s going to get better because of it,” Levis said. Levis said …

Wide receiver Calvin Ridley eager to prove his work ethic with the Titans
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wide receiver Calvin Ridley eager to prove his work ethic with the Titans

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Calvin Ridley had a message Friday for anyone worried the Tennessee Titans overpaid for him or that the wide receiver who missed essentially two NFL seasons won’t live up to his new four-year, $92 million deal. That suspension came on the heels of the 2018 first-round pick out of Alabama sitting out the final two months of …

Titans QB Will Levis leaves Sunday’s game against Texans with foot injury
1 year ago

Titans QB Will Levis leaves Sunday’s game against Texans with foot injury

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis left Sunday’s 26-3 loss to the Houston Texans with a foot injury and it’s unclear if he’ll be back for the team’s season finale next week against Jacksonville. He threw for 168 yards but couldn’t get the Titans in the end zone as they lost to the Texans for the second time this …

Rookie QB Will Levis itching to play, help Titans finish season with wins
1 year ago

Rookie QB Will Levis itching to play, help Titans finish season with wins

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel knows rookie Will Levis will benefit from playing in the Titans’ final two games this season if the quarterback’s sprained left ankle allows. “We’ve had some tough losses and looking to just get the little things corrected, especially playing in a team this week who we just played two weeks ago.” The Titans …

Titans QB Will Levis dealing with sprained ankle, hopes to play against Seahawks
1 year ago

Titans QB Will Levis dealing with sprained ankle, hopes to play against Seahawks

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Rookie quarterback Will Levis hopes to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks as he recovers from a sprained left ankle similar to the injury that cost veteran Ryan Tannehill his job as the Tennessee Titans’ starter. Levis did not practice Wednesday, and coach Mike Vrabel said Tannehill will start if the rookie can’t play. “I’m playing if …

Titans QB Will Levis hopes leg injury not as bad as initially feared in OT loss
1 year ago

Titans QB Will Levis hopes leg injury not as bad as initially feared in OT loss

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis thinks he avoided serious injury after being awkwardly dragged to the turf during Tennessee’s 19-16 overtime loss against the Houston Texans on Sunday. The key will be how Levis feels Monday when all the adrenaline wears off, especially with the Titans eliminated from playoff contention for a second straight season. But feel …

Will Levis and the Titans trying to start winning streak against the Texans
1 year ago

Will Levis and the Titans trying to start winning streak against the Texans

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans love rookie quarterback Will Levis’ energy, enthusiasm and competitiveness. “I guess we’ll have to show him examples of quarterbacks not sliding and getting the knocked out of them,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. That likely applies to Stroud, who’s currently second in the NFL with 3,631 yards passing and is the biggest reason Houston …

Rookie QB Will Levis shows Titans have bright future with big comeback
1 year ago

Rookie QB Will Levis shows Titans have bright future with big comeback

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Will Levis has proven the rookie quarterback is a big reason the Tennessee Titans’ future is bright. The Titans held the NFL’s top-touchdown scoring offense in that area without a touchdown until a pair of turnovers a minute apart late in what had been a tie game. Denico Autry also blocked a field goal late in the …

Will Levis ‘competes his ass off’ and gets after others, giving last-place Titans purpose
1 year, 1 month ago

Will Levis ‘competes his ass off’ and gets after others, giving last-place Titans purpose

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans fielded questions about their playoff chances Sunday afternoon, which would have been a stretch even if they had managed to win one of the weirdest games on record at Nissan Stadium. “Will’s gonna be good,” DeAndre Hopkins said, in the hush of a losing locker room, of rookie quarterback Will Levis. “He’s gonna be …

Young, Levis finally face off as NFL rookies after never playing each other in SEC
1 year, 1 month ago

Young, Levis finally face off as NFL rookies after never playing each other in SEC

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bryce Young and Will Levis never faced off during college in the Southeastern Conference. “I’ve definitely watched him from afar and been really impressed with his whole process, and he’s a heck of a quarterback,” Levis said of Young. “Hopefully coming back home this weekend we could get back on the right track and keep building off …

Will Levis looks like a rookie, struggles against pass rush in Titans’ loss to Buccaneers
1 year, 1 month ago

Will Levis looks like a rookie, struggles against pass rush in Titans’ loss to Buccaneers

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Will Levis played like a rookie, struggling with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ pass rush and failing to lead the Tennessee offense into the end zone for the first time since being named the Titans’ No. Tampa Bay’s rejuvenated defense sacked Levis four times, taking advantage of a banged-up offensive line that was already missing Nicholas Petit-Frere and …

Rookie Will Levis throws 4 TDs in his NFL debut as Titans beat Falcons 28-23
1 year, 2 months ago

Rookie Will Levis throws 4 TDs in his NFL debut as Titans beat Falcons 28-23

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The butterflies Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis felt over the past two weeks disappeared Sunday. “We obviously knew he could do what he did today,” Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins said despite not practicing much with Levis. Two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons had two of Tennessee’s six sacks, including a strip-sack of Desmond Ridder …

Titans start Will Levis against the Falcons, making him 7th rookie QB starter
1 year, 2 months ago

Titans start Will Levis against the Falcons, making him 7th rookie QB starter

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans started Will Levis at quarterback Sunday, making him the seventh rookie to start in the first eight weeks of this season and marking the most in that span of an NFL season since the 1970 merger, excluding the 1987 strike season. The Titans declared Ryan Tannehill out Friday with a sprained right ankle, but …

Will Levis throws 4 TDs as Titans defeat Falcons: What to make of rookie QB’s NFL debut
1 year, 2 months ago

Will Levis throws 4 TDs as Titans defeat Falcons: What to make of rookie QB’s NFL debut

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Dolphins vs. Titans on Monday Night Football Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis had an impressive NFL debut Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons en route to the 28-23 victory at home. Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught three of Levis’ scoring throws to go along with his 128 yards receiving. Atlanta’s Taylor Heinicke entered for …

Tannehill out with Titans not saying whether Will Levis or Malik Willis will start
1 year, 2 months ago

Tannehill out with Titans not saying whether Will Levis or Malik Willis will start

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans ruled veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill out for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons with a high right ankle sprain. Titans coach Mike Vrabel wasn’t ready Friday to announce if rookie Will Levis or second-year pro Malik Willis will start in Tannehill’s place. But I’m just going to take some deep breaths, take it all …

Titans prep QBs Levis, Willis even as coach hopes for Tannehill’s return
1 year, 2 months ago

Titans prep QBs Levis, Willis even as coach hopes for Tannehill’s return

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee rookie quarterback Will Levis sure looks as if he will make his NFL debut Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. If Tannehill’s sprained right ankle sidelines him, then the Titans will be playing both Levis and second-year quarterback Malik Willis. He had a tightrope surgery after his second sprain last season and said the “cables in there …

Titans’ reality should lead to opportunity, for Will Levis and for adding draft picks
1 year, 2 months ago

Titans’ reality should lead to opportunity, for Will Levis and for adding draft picks

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — This is so much like four years ago, and I’m sure Mike Vrabel will mention that to his team after the London jetlag is shaken off and before the next game is played Oct. 29 against the Atlanta Falcons. If not able to play Oct. 29, then it’ll be either Malik Willis or Will Levis: pic.twitter.com/X3HUprm4ZY — …

Titans coach says he hasn’t seen enough to pick Willis or Levis as Tannehill’s backup
1 year, 4 months ago

Titans coach says he hasn’t seen enough to pick Willis or Levis as Tannehill’s backup

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans know that veteran Ryan Tannehill is their starting quarterback this season. Asked Saturday if he had seen enough to choose either rookie Will Levis or Malik Willis as Tannehill’s backup for the opener, coach Mike Vrabel said, “I don’t think so.” The Titans traded up to No. Levis practiced Wednesday, warmed up before Friday …

Titans trample the Vikings in a 24-16 preseason victory with 281 rushing yards
1 year, 4 months ago

Titans trample the Vikings in a 24-16 preseason victory with 281 rushing yards

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Malik Willis rushed for 91 yards and threw a touchdown pass while playing the entire game for Tennessee, and the Titans dominated at the line of scrimmage in a 24-16 preseason victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday night. “I liked his decisiveness and using his athletic ability and committing when he did decide to scramble.” Playing behind …

Titans’ top draft picks Peter Skoronski, Will Levis bring family ties to Music City
1 year, 7 months ago

Titans’ top draft picks Peter Skoronski, Will Levis bring family ties to Music City

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee rookie quarterback Will Levis already is familiar with new teammate Peter Skoronski, the Titans’ top NFL draft pick. I truly feel like everything happens for a reason.” Levis on the family connection to the Skoronskis and now being teammates with @PSkoronski at the Titans: pic.twitter.com/0FFToJtld4 — Teresa Walker 👑 May 13, 2023 Now they’re teammates wrapping …

Titans’ Will Levis, the real-life version, lost his mentor but not his ‘very rare’ intensity
1 year, 7 months ago

Titans’ Will Levis, the real-life version, lost his mentor but not his ‘very rare’ intensity

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Will Levis was that kid, the best athlete out there, the soccer player who was so physical they called him “Bam Bam,” the wrestler who once lifted his opponent over his head to end a match, the baseball player who made great plays at shortstop or center field and sprayed line drives all over the field. As …

Titans drafting another QB deja vu for vet Ryan Tannehill
1 year, 8 months ago

Titans drafting another QB deja vu for vet Ryan Tannehill

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The final year of his current NFL contract is not a topic Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill will discuss. The Titans lost seven straight games to finish the season — the final three without Tannehill —and just missed a third straight AFC South title. He’s also been around since the start of the offseason program April 17, …

Titans trade up, end QB Will Levis’ wait in NFL draft
1 year, 8 months ago

Titans trade up, end QB Will Levis’ wait in NFL draft

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans mercifully ended Will Levis’ wait to hear his name called Friday night, trading up eight spots with Arizona to select the Kentucky quarterback with the No. That’s what we always want it to be.” Levis left Kansas City after sitting around and never hearing his name called Thursday night. Levis said he left Kansas …

Titans, new GM need O-linemen, pass catchers in NFL draft
1 year, 8 months ago

Titans, new GM need O-linemen, pass catchers in NFL draft

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Everyone trying to figure out what the Tennessee Titans will do with the 11th overall pick in the draft points to one position: quarterback. They took left tackle Taylor Lewan in 2014 the last time they had the 11th overall pick, and he was a three-time Pro Bowler before being cut in February as the Titans started …

Will Levis’ former OC breaks down what makes the QB such a complicated NFL Draft prospect
1 year, 8 months ago

Will Levis’ former OC breaks down what makes the QB such a complicated NFL Draft prospect

New York Times  

Will Levis’ draft stock feels complicated. “When you get him in the building in a competitive and supportive atmosphere and let him go, I think his best football is ahead of him.” GO DEEPER ‘The Beast’ 2023 NFL Draft guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports, player rankings Since the fall, Levis has consistently ranked third or fourth among the quarterback class, …

4 Titans out on defense, Tannehill chance to start vs Denver
2 years, 1 month ago

4 Titans out on defense, Tannehill chance to start vs Denver

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has a chance to start Sunday after practicing all week on his sprained right ankle, and Tennessee likely will need the veteran since four defensive starters were ruled out Friday against the Denver Broncos. Yet he practiced some each day this week after missing two straight games with an ankle injury suffered in …

Tannehill: Divisional loss left Titans QB with ‘deep scar’
2 years, 8 months ago

Tannehill: Divisional loss left Titans QB with ‘deep scar’

Associated Press  

Rewinding the loss in his mind over and over again. 1 seed with the Titans quarterback throwing three interceptions — the last with 20 seconds left — left him with a “deep scar.” “I was in a dark place, and it took me a while and a lot of work to get out of it,” Tannehill said Tuesday, talking with …

Titans use 6 of 9 draft picks on offense to help Tannehill
2 years, 8 months ago

Titans use 6 of 9 draft picks on offense to help Tannehill

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans say they need to be excellent around Ryan Tannehill to help their quarterback take them on the deep postseason run they’ve missed since the 2019 season. OFFENSIVE HELP Even with trading away Brown and having released Julio Jones in March, the Titans appear better on offense after grabbing Brown’s replacement in Burks. They also …

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