Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan is still searching for that first win. Heading into Week 3, the team has shown signs. The defense has played well enough to have this team at 2-0 instead of 0-2, but the offense and special teams have let them down.
While most of the heat has been pointed to Will Levis and his shaky decision-making, the issues on offense go much deeper. The wide receivers are invisible, and the offensive line has not been good. Callahan was hired because of his offensive prowess, so much of this falls squarely on him.
Again this week, Callahan has been criticized for his handling of Levis. This time, former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick chimed in on X.
“Admittedly, don’t know much about him (Callahan), but watching these three clips, especially the press conference clip, made my blood boil.
I have been trying to figure out what I think about Brian Callahan….admittedly don’t know much about him but watching these three clips esp the press conference clip made my blood boil
It’s difficult to play QB in this league esp as a youngster and there will be lots of growing… pic.twitter.com/Ij93IcXa2f
— Ryan Fitzpatrick (@FitzMagic_14) September 16, 2024
Fitzpatrick is speaking from experience, and the development of Levis has not gone as expected. Whether you are a Levis fan or not, he may be on to something. Publically beating down a young quarterback will only hasten a decrease in confidence in the young signal caller.
Maybe Callahan should get in the meeting room and realize Levis is not Joe Burrow at this stage and build a game plan that suits the situation and would limit the decision-making. A great example would be this simple: get the ball out of Levis’ hands quickly with the offensive line struggling.
This is in no way defending Levis’ decisions and plays; some of those are unacceptable. But consistently mentioning Levis and glossing over the other issues is not a great way to develop a young quarterback.
This week, Callahan and the Titans will face a young quarterback who could not make the Titans roster: Malik Willis. After being in Green Bay for a short time, he led the Green Bay Packers to a victory in his first start for injured quarterback Jordan Love and played what was possibly the best game of his young career.
The Titans will take on the Packers Sunday at Nissan Stadium, and the two young quarterbacks will be at center stage. Callahan hopes, his young quarterback gives him the edge and his first victory as a head coach.
