New Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan has outlined his expectations for Will Levis, stating that the team's success in the 2024 NFL season hinges on the quarterback.
"I want Will to be him," Callahan said, per NFL.com. "He's got to do it in his own way. You can't make people do anything that's outside of their character or it doesn't come across as genuine. I think Will does a really good job of staying true to who he is.
"I need Will to just be the best version of himself and he's got a job to do as the leader of the offense as the leader of the football team. And I think he understands that."
Levis, 24, only started nine games last season after being drafted, with the Titans winning just three under his leadership. Despite ending the season with 1,808 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions, there is room for improvement.
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Callahan recognises this and has observed Levis' desire to improve during the offseason. The Titans head coach believes Levis is "very determined" to enhance his game.
"You have that part, you've got a chance to do a lot of really cool things," Callahan continued. "But I've seen that from him in this early portion. He's front and center; he takes notes; he asks questions. He does all the things you'd want to see early in the process of a guy that's trying to improve his game and get better."
For Levis, who's gearing up for his sophomore season with a revamped Titans squad following the departure of previous head coach Mike Vrabel after a less-than-stellar 2023 campaign, the upcoming 2024 season is a fresh slate.
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Brian Callahan is heading the Tennessee Titans for the foreseeable future (Getty Images)The Titans' brass has reshaped the attack to better suit his style, presenting an opportunity for Levis to lay down the foundations and carve out his role as a leader in the team. "He's got two things going on," Callahan said.
"He's trying to build relationships and be a leader, as well as learn an entirely new way of doing and playing football than he's been accustomed to in his first year. He's got a lot on his plate."
Despite the hefty load Levis is shouldering this term, Callahan remains optimistic about the quarterback's potential. As a rookie head coach with previous tenures at the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders, and Cincinnati Bengals, Callahan is acutely aware of his influence on Levis's growth trajectory.
Callahan's stint with the Bengals is particularly noteworthy; he was instrumental in driving one of the NFL's top attacks, propelling the team to the Super Bowl in 2021 as their offensive coordinator.
His track record with quarterbacks is impressive too, having guided both Matthew Stafford and Derek Carr to break the 4,000-yard mark during his time coaching them. With his track record of bringing out the best in quarterbacks, it's no surprise that Levis is tipped to be the next star under Callahan's tutelage.
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