Three days into training camp, Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is doing precisely what new coach Brian Callahan wants to see from him. Levis has shown excellent command of the offense and is spreading the ball around.
Levis, known for his elite arm talent, has worked on the short and intermediate game early in training camp. He has developed a rapport with tight ends Josh Whyle and Chig Okonkwo.
Anytime a quarterback is learning a new offense, particularly a young quarterback, the little things matter the most. Callahan praised Levis’s work this week.
“Very pleased,” said of Levis on Thursday, via Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. “I think Will’s doing a great job playing on time. Obviously, we’re focused on a little bit more of the timing elements, the shorter passing game. But man, he’s been really impressive. I think his hard work this offseason and over the summer has really paid off.
Most importantly, Levis is practicing with confidence.
“He’s incredibly confident right now, and he’s earned that confidence. Every day that he comes out and plays well, he earns more confidence. I think that that’s the fun part about where he’s at. He’s dialed in. He has studied.”
The Titans spent the offseason making moves to support Levis in every way possible. Callahan’s addition as head coach and the staff he hired were with Levis in mind. Also, the signings of center Lloyd Cushenberry, running back Tony Pollard, and wide receivers Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd in free agency and the selection of offensive tackle JC Latham in the first round of the NFL draft were to support their young quarterback.
It’s early, but the arrow is pointing up for Levis.