Titans Quarterback Will Levis Adapts to Changes, Prepares to Continue NFL Education with New Coaches
During his rookie season, Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis learned how rapidly life in the National Football League can change.
Ryan Tannehill's injury necessitated Levis's sudden entry into the starting lineup, where he demonstrated his potential in nine games. Sudden change struck again Jan. 9 — the day after a season-ending win — when Levis's coach, Mike Vrabel, was fired. Two weeks later, Levis had a new coach, Brian Callahan.
"It is a business, and all these decisions are made each and every year," Levis told tennesseetitans.com in an interview during Super Bowl week in Las Vegas. "It was surprising, and there was that limbo period of: What is going to happen with everyone else once we hired somebody? It was definitely a little uncomfortable, because we have no say in all of it. We all loved playing for coach Vrabes, but we all know (owner Amy Adams Strunk) and the front office, and the organization, have a plan for us.
"I know I am part of the plan, and for her to think of me and include me in it is really special and makes me want to work even harder."
Levis met Callahan on the same day of his introductory press conference.
"I've been able to speak with him a few times since then, and he's keeping me in the loop about all the hires and how excited he is about everyone we are bringing in on the staff," Levis said.
The Titans this week confirmed the hiring of Nick Holz as their offensive coordinator. According to reports, the team also has added Tyke Tolbert as the wide receiver coach, Bo Hardegree as the quarterbacks coach, and Bill Callahan (Brian's dad) as the coach for the Titans' offensive line.
"You could feel the excitement about the guys he is bringing in, and the guys that we are keeping on the staff," Levis said. "It just seems like he (Brian Callahann) is being very meticulous about each and every one of these decisions, and he feels really strongly that he has hit the nail on the head about the decisions made so far."
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