Podcast: Is QB Malik Willis the Next Andre Ware?

The latest Detroit Lions podcast reviews the growing hype surrounding Liberty quarterback Malik Willis.

John Maakaron | Feb 5, 2022

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The Detroit Lions' coaching staff got a close look this week at an emerging NFL Draft prospect.

While it has yet to be determined if Lions general manager Brad Holmes and the coaching staff are seriously interested in adding an additional quarterback to the roster via the draft, Malik Willis surely impressed many onlookers this week at the Senior Bowl.

Willis tossed for 2,857 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2021.

He also secured 878 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns, but his 12 interceptions have also left many questioning his accuracy and decision-making.

His biggest assets are his cannon for an arm and his mobility outside of the pocket.

"If somebody’s in the backfield with me, I probably shouldn’t stay in the pocket," Willis told reporters this week. "But, if it’s a clean pocket, I can probably stay in the pocket. I try not to have a set thing in my mind, where I’m like, 'OK, I’m going to run this play. OK, I’m going to throw this play from the pocket. OK, I’m going to throw on the run this play.' I just try to play the game of football."

The latest edition of the AllLions podcast explores if the Lions should take a serious look at drafting Willis this year and the comparisons being made to a former Lions quarterback who did not succeed in the NFL.

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Published Feb 5, 2022

JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!