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QB Will Levis, TEN (1 Viewer)
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Preseason hasn't started. Weird link title
I don’t take issue with people referring to these practices as the preseason.QB coach explained Levis is starting to get comfortable and layering throws the way he should. Compared it to a golf club bag and he's been playing the game with just a few clubs now he's learning to use them all. The last couple days he's finally getting comfortable and he thinks it's shown.
Asked about Vrabel's comments the other day about him working crossers right, he said he's come a long way and they'll continue to work on things until he gets everything down. It's important to not give him more than he can handle and let him grow at his own pace.
I don't at all get "ready to play" from this.
I simply get that he's coming along and there's no rush....as I've been saying.
Titans won't name preseason starting QB which means it's Malik and they don't want reporters or fans creating some dialogue that messes with the patience given to Levis above.
Levis already compares himself to the top QBs of the draft and the new GM traded up for him and there isn't a negative here so don't let people create one
Asked about Vrabel's comments the other day about him working crossers right, he said he's come a long way and they'll continue to work on things until he gets everything down. It's important to not give him more than he can handle and let him grow at his own pace.
I don't at all get "ready to play" from this.
I simply get that he's coming along and there's no rush....as I've been saying.
Titans won't name preseason starting QB which means it's Malik and they don't want reporters or fans creating some dialogue that messes with the patience given to Levis above.
Levis already compares himself to the top QBs of the draft and the new GM traded up for him and there isn't a negative here so don't let people create one
-OZ-
Footballguy
It’s great to see Willis actually played fairly well.
IMO, the ideal would be having Willis able to serve as backup at least through the first ten weeks or so, Tannehill finishes the season solidly as the titans stay in contention. Next year it’s a full competition between Willis and Levis.
IMO, the ideal would be having Willis able to serve as backup at least through the first ten weeks or so, Tannehill finishes the season solidly as the titans stay in contention. Next year it’s a full competition between Willis and Levis.
After watching, I thought he looked nervous.
I don't much care to evaluate when a guy looks that way his first preseason game. I don't see any polish or poise or sitting in the pocket as QBs do but I'm discarding the whole thing. He showed his arm a bit and I liked that of course
I don't get "first round pick" at all from what I saw. As I said in other thread, I'm whiney other rookies look so prepared so much like a typical QB and the Titans don't.
I don't much care to evaluate when a guy looks that way his first preseason game. I don't see any polish or poise or sitting in the pocket as QBs do but I'm discarding the whole thing. He showed his arm a bit and I liked that of course
I don't get "first round pick" at all from what I saw. As I said in other thread, I'm whiney other rookies look so prepared so much like a typical QB and the Titans don't.
Fine day regular nothing exciting written.
Relax, relax was what he heard and that's just what I wanted too. I'm glad. Since the game many have said he's a fine thrower on the run, nice athletic throws but nervous in the pocket his feet are all sorts of wrong and always have been. If the Titans can get him relaxed, he should perform much better quickly.
Kelly blamed the backup QBs for four of eight sacks holding the ball too long
Relax, relax was what he heard and that's just what I wanted too. I'm glad. Since the game many have said he's a fine thrower on the run, nice athletic throws but nervous in the pocket his feet are all sorts of wrong and always have been. If the Titans can get him relaxed, he should perform much better quickly.
Kelly blamed the backup QBs for four of eight sacks holding the ball too long
Back at practice
Thigh or hammy issue
I see Tannehill notes and Willis notes but none for him. I'm guessing he didn't participate in 11 on 11s.
Trending towards playing Friday but I gotta point out it's twofold-
Hypocritical to rest anyone dinged up and push him to play
Needs the exposure badly. They need tape to coach him on too
Thigh or hammy issue
I see Tannehill notes and Willis notes but none for him. I'm guessing he didn't participate in 11 on 11s.
Trending towards playing Friday but I gotta point out it's twofold-
Hypocritical to rest anyone dinged up and push him to play
Needs the exposure badly. They need tape to coach him on too
Not playing
Never made it to second string.
My thoughts-
He needed to layer throws better and learn where to throw and he needed to smash the huge issue/ tape evidence that he won't throw left and if he does is awful at it.
I know they worked on the left issue a lot and he did complete many to the left. I don't have any idea if he's equally confident all over the field.
All throws have become way better and he came in with an arm people talked about.
Decision making was a big concern because Titans are weird and draft guys with decision making probs when there's plenty that famously make good decisions.
It's hard to know on this. He threw INTs at a rate similar to both other QBs. Really not sure how we'd know from the little we've got to work with by reports. I can say he didn't throw it away as much as Malik and Tannehill. Does that mean anything though?
Will he play in 2023?
I've long said I don't expect him to.
I've long said their Costco offensive line should keep him off the field too.
Gimme the right matchup at DL, give me the line performing well... maybe.
He's been a good dude and he's done a very good job as a leader. As they wanted, intangible wise he's been excellent just a few hiccups of gf needing to shush or stay away but that's kind of normal life stuff.
I'd play Malik behind a questionable offensive line over him without much thought. I'd play Malik over Tannehill a week here n there if they face a great DL and it seems uhoh for Tannehill. The line impacts the game sooo much. Those weeks, give it to Henry 40 times and let Malik look like a kid on a playground.
I think everybody has to step back and really strongly think of all the young QBs that have been shellacked. I wouldn't do it to Levis.
I've said the Titans appear patient and nothing has changed. He surely could play thru a sore muscle today but....there's the patience. Telling ya, there is no rush here
Never made it to second string.
My thoughts-
He needed to layer throws better and learn where to throw and he needed to smash the huge issue/ tape evidence that he won't throw left and if he does is awful at it.
I know they worked on the left issue a lot and he did complete many to the left. I don't have any idea if he's equally confident all over the field.
All throws have become way better and he came in with an arm people talked about.
Decision making was a big concern because Titans are weird and draft guys with decision making probs when there's plenty that famously make good decisions.
It's hard to know on this. He threw INTs at a rate similar to both other QBs. Really not sure how we'd know from the little we've got to work with by reports. I can say he didn't throw it away as much as Malik and Tannehill. Does that mean anything though?
Will he play in 2023?
I've long said I don't expect him to.
I've long said their Costco offensive line should keep him off the field too.
Gimme the right matchup at DL, give me the line performing well... maybe.
He's been a good dude and he's done a very good job as a leader. As they wanted, intangible wise he's been excellent just a few hiccups of gf needing to shush or stay away but that's kind of normal life stuff.
I'd play Malik behind a questionable offensive line over him without much thought. I'd play Malik over Tannehill a week here n there if they face a great DL and it seems uhoh for Tannehill. The line impacts the game sooo much. Those weeks, give it to Henry 40 times and let Malik look like a kid on a playground.
I think everybody has to step back and really strongly think of all the young QBs that have been shellacked. I wouldn't do it to Levis.
I've said the Titans appear patient and nothing has changed. He surely could play thru a sore muscle today but....there's the patience. Telling ya, there is no rush here
karl.Racki
Footballguy
It's insane to think the Titans wasted two first rd picks on QB in back to back years and both are going to be cut by 2025.
neither was a first round pick.
There's nothing to lend towards starting him. Everyone wants hope. Everyone wants to see the shiny penny that a high draft pick is.
Couldn't beat out the backup QB. Missed a bunch of camp and preseason. Plan was to sit him.
OL allows a ton of sacks and pressures. WRs can't get separation besides Nuk. Starting TE has been miserable. Blocking TE pulled and has been better since. OC not using the run game the team is rooted in.
Ya don't put a rookie in that scenario unless they're Tim Couch or David Carr and ya want them afraid of the shellacking they take.
Willis' ability to run is a fantastic fit but he has a dunderhead drive followed by a wow drive and idk if that's sustainable for a win. He either scores or gives the ball to the D that the punter actually punts less. Idk that I've ever seen a stat like that mentioned about a QB.
I want the Houdini from Jacksonville PS but it'll probably be Willis and you'll all see his heckyl and Jekyll play
Couldn't beat out the backup QB. Missed a bunch of camp and preseason. Plan was to sit him.
OL allows a ton of sacks and pressures. WRs can't get separation besides Nuk. Starting TE has been miserable. Blocking TE pulled and has been better since. OC not using the run game the team is rooted in.
Ya don't put a rookie in that scenario unless they're Tim Couch or David Carr and ya want them afraid of the shellacking they take.
Willis' ability to run is a fantastic fit but he has a dunderhead drive followed by a wow drive and idk if that's sustainable for a win. He either scores or gives the ball to the D that the punter actually punts less. Idk that I've ever seen a stat like that mentioned about a QB.
I want the Houdini from Jacksonville PS but it'll probably be Willis and you'll all see his heckyl and Jekyll play
zamboni
Footballguy
Not sure if they like what they see more in Levis or it’s an indictment of how bad Willis is.
Both QBs are expected to play because they don't do enough things like the Browns and Texans did during their bad years.
Few things-
This is IF Tannehill doesn't play and he is out of his boot.
Levis has been running the scout team and hasn't run the plays instilled this season. IE He's working on the preseason playbook.
They're making a change at left tackle this week too
Few things-
This is IF Tannehill doesn't play and he is out of his boot.
Levis has been running the scout team and hasn't run the plays instilled this season. IE He's working on the preseason playbook.
They're making a change at left tackle this week too
Despite rumors- nothing from the team that they're doing a fire sale.
If you think it through...both the GM and coach would probably be fired if they lose out or tank.
Vrabel's record in last 25 would be 2-23.
Maye and Caleb are far better prospects than Levis and GMs don't get a redo.
I expect Tannehill back sooner than later. (There is a Thursday game after) and a desire to NOT be in a position to draft the top QBs.
It should be a ton of Henry runs.
It's possible they want to showcase Malik for a trade
If you think it through...both the GM and coach would probably be fired if they lose out or tank.
Vrabel's record in last 25 would be 2-23.
Maye and Caleb are far better prospects than Levis and GMs don't get a redo.
I expect Tannehill back sooner than later. (There is a Thursday game after) and a desire to NOT be in a position to draft the top QBs.
It should be a ton of Henry runs.
It's possible they want to showcase Malik for a trade
abrunn1133
Footballguy
I grabbed him because I am desperate for a QB. Just hoping to see some semblance of fantasy competence.
Good luck
There seems to be very little for fantasy in the Titans passing game besides Nuk.
It would be welcome to see a spark for sure
"What has he told you"
"To be ready to go, prepare to start"
abrunn1133
Footballguy
Can someone who watched the game comment on how he looked?
Jacob's Ladder
Footballguy
For the most part, he looked pretty good. Poised in the pocket, good decisions, and not afraid to throw the ball anywhere on the field. He seemed to see the field well and recognized what the D was giving him and/or daring him to do. Impressive stuff out of a 2nd round rookie who's been inactive or injured most of the season.
Two things I noticed, his arm is stronger than I thought and I thought he had a cannon. Some of the bombs he through were in the clouds and perfectly on target and it didn't even look like he was trying. And the second is his willingness to throw the ball deep. Most rookies or backups look scared in that sense. Levis let it fly.
Now the part that matters moving forward. Atlanta dared Levis to beat them deep. They let Titans receivers run one on one the entire game and Levis made them pay. Hopkins is still a legitimate #1. I'm not sure how anyone could have came away unimpressed with Levis. He surpassed my expectation but from here we get to see how he reacts to defenses that start to take away what he's good at after getting some tape. Great game today to be sure, but keeping it real, it happened against a team that was overmatched on the outside but simply refused to adjust. Typically dinosaur thinking from an NFL staff.
Jacob's Ladder
Footballguy
I pulled my bid after hearing the nonsense about a 2QB system with him and Willis. Levis put all that to rest with some great throws and now I won't be getting him on any of my teams. He's going to be EXPENSIVE if you play in FAAB leagues, especially deep and/or super flex leagues.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Wondering how much $ to throw down this week on him. I have Patty but this guy could be a stud.
Grahamburn
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BobbyLayne
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