The Tennessee Titans dropped their preseason Week 1 game to the Chicago Bears, 23-17, and afterwards acting head coach Terrell Williams and several players shared their thoughts on the contest.
Among the players to speak was quarterback Malik Willis, who admitted he felt more comfortable in preseason Week 1 than he did during his rookie campaign, which certainly showed.
“I definitely felt better,” Willis said, per Jim Wyatt. “I was just trying to go out there and execute what was called to the best of my ability. … It definitely feels different than last year – last year was my first time seeing all this stuff, and after a whole year … of understanding what we’re trying to do on offense now. It was awesome to get out there and do some real live stuff.”
In addition to Williams and Willis, quarterback Will Levis and tight end Josh Whyle spoke following the loss. Here’s what they had to say.
Coach Terrell Williams
Coach Terrell Williams with an opening statement following #Titans preseason loss to @ChicagoBears. pic.twitter.com/URtI3nhffi
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 12, 2023
Coach Terrell Williams on the play of QBs @malikwillis and @will_levis. pic.twitter.com/3svvod2KyX
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 12, 2023
#Titans Terrell Williams excited about RB Tyjae Spears and the starting offensive line. pic.twitter.com/cOiw4SIuix
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 12, 2023
Terrell Williams on the #Titans allowing eight sacks. pic.twitter.com/wwDVReRdg5
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 12, 2023
QB Will Levis
#Titans Will Levis on his NFL preseason debut: pic.twitter.com/rGAUE7srE8
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 12, 2023
Will Levis on how he did with pressures and rushes today. #Titans pic.twitter.com/gDFVX9T1XF
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 12, 2023
QB Malik Willis
#Titans QB @malikwillis after Saturday’s game. pic.twitter.com/xRKt6RsPTG
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 12, 2023
Malik Willis said it was awesome to be able to lead the #Titans to a TD on the opening drive and FG when they got the ball on the 17 w/1:08 left. pic.twitter.com/Ddxx3aH8kT
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 12, 2023
OT Jaelyn Duncan
#Titans OT Jaelyn Duncan on his NFL preseason debut. pic.twitter.com/1NheJmHRIh
— AtoZ Sports Nashville (@AtoZSports) August 12, 2023
WR Kearis Jackson
#Titans receiver Kearis Jackson @king_kearis after Saturday’s game. pic.twitter.com/INCuDHN5ds
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 12, 2023
TE Josh Whyle
Josh Whyle said the two turnovers today where unacceptable. Felt he had to come down with the Malik Willis pass that tipped off his hands. Way to take accountability. pic.twitter.com/Gi3sNHsMUL
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 12, 2023
CB Alonzo Davis
#Titans CB Alonzo Davis on his first taste of the NFL, flushing a bad play and looking forward to next week's joint practices with the Vikings. pic.twitter.com/1EAtBIKUun
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) August 12, 2023
