There has been a lot to be impressed with when it comes to Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis over his first six games as the starter — and people around the league are noticing.
One of those people is Miami Dolphins head coach, Mike McDaniel, who heaped praise on Levis when asked what he’s learned about the Titans’ rookie signal-caller, who is coming to town in Week 14.
McDaniel was also complimentary of head coach Mike Vrabel and the team in general in what can be described as a thoughtful and funny answer that only the colorful Dolphins head coach could provide.
“[Levis] can throw the ball far and they like to do a lot of it. I think they have currently – the Titans offense – little-known fact, I think they lead the league in plus-20 yard throws, 22 percent of their passes, I believe – you can check me on that, because I’m pretty sure it’s right (laughter) – are of that depth, so they challenge you,” McDaniel said. “It’s cool to watch a guy come into a team with other players that are very much capable and what I’ve learned from afar is that it’s not about him. He was just chopping wood, but you can learn a lot by just watching and listening. And you watch how guys play with him on the field and you can tell he’s earned the respect of veteran players. And you either have that or you don’t. As a quarterback, there’s nowhere to hide. So it’s cool to watch him progress and I think he is capable of making, I think pretty much every throw.
“They have some guys that can really catch the ball that you’ve probably heard of and teams – we can attest as we’ve had plenty of times that we’re going through some adversity, but you can tell by the way that the Tennessee Titans play in terms of how hard they play and their passion, that it’s just a matter of time that team is at the top of the division with Coach Vrabel. So to be to be a part of that team and to own the respect of his teammates, I think says everything.”
Well said, coach.
