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Could the Tennessee Titans make a draft day trade with the Arizona Cardinals in order to select Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson with the third overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, as ESPN analyst Mel Kiper believes? The NFL Draft, as always, will feature plenty of trades, and in this scenario, the Titans will […]

With Ryan Tannehill injured, the Tennessee Titans were forced to make a QB decision for their pivotal upcoming clash vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. Titans’ head coach Mike Vrabel announced that Josh Dobbs earned the start over Malik Willis, per Ian Rapoport. Dobbs will look to lead Tennessee to a victory over the Jaguars in the […]

The Tennessee Titans have seen their playoff hopes go up in smoke after losing six straight games, their latest defeat coming at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. However, all hope is not lost. The Titans can still usurp the Jacksonville Jaguars for the AFC South crown with a win over them on […]

The Tennessee Titans will have a shot to win the AFC South in Week 18 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, regardless of what happens in Week 17. Despite that being true, it doesn’t make their recent quarterback decision with Malik Willis and Josh Dobbs any less surprising, and it looks like we could be in for […]

The 2022 NFL season is coming down to the wire, so every game could change the course of a team’s future. With the Tennessee Titans set to host the Houston Texans at Nissan Stadium on Saturday with Malik Willis under center in place of the injured Ryan Tannehill, it is time for some Titans Week 16 […]

The Tennessee Titans were handed a devastating blow on Wednesday, with quarterback Ryan Tannehill re-injuring his ankle and now, he’s out for the rest of the season. That means it’s time for Malik Willis to shine, who has struggled in seven games so far in his rookie year. But, the new QB1 remains confident he […]

The Tennessee Titans are expected to start rookie quarterback Malik Willis in Week 16 as Ryan Tannehill continues to nurse an ankle injury. But just for insurance, the Titans have signed former Tennessee Volunteer Joshua Dobbs to their active roster from the Detroit Lions practice squad, per the Tennessean. Dobbs was a fourth-round pick way […]

The Tennessee Titans saw their five-game win streak snapped as they lost in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs, 20-17, on the road in Week 9 of the 2022-23 NFL season. At 5-3, the Titans still hold first place in the AFC South. Here are the four players who are most to blame for the […]

The Tennessee Titans were forced to start rookie quarterback Malik Willis on Sunday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Titans actually led for the majority of the game, but ultimately lost 20-17 in overtime. The biggest problem was Willis’ inability to make plays for the Titans offense. Willis finished 5-for-16 for 80 yards […]

In a shocking twist of events, Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been ruled out for Sunday night’s contest against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. As a result, rookie quarterback Malik Willis will get the start, the second of his career. Schefter had reported earlier in the day that the […]

Heading into their Week 9 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Tennessee Titans are still unsure who their quarterback will be. Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is currently dealing with an ankle injury that kept him out of Week 8. With it still linkering, it could also prove to hold him out again on Sunday […]

Malik Willis’ first NFL start with the Tennessee Titans was completely unremarkable. The rookie quarterback was handed the starting job after Ryan Tannehill was ruled out due to an injury. In his first NFL start, Tennessee decided to lean heavily with their ground game, with Willis only attempting 10 passes. So, how does Malik Willis […]

Sunday’s AFC South divisional showdown between the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans saw rookie quarterback Malik Willis make his first career NFL start. Willis ended the affair with ten pass attempts, one interception, and only 55 yards through the air. The Titans’ 17-10 victory came on the back of running back Derrick Henry’s dominant 219-yard […]

The Tennessee Titans will call on rookie quarterback Malik Willis to start in their Week 8 road matchup against the Houston Texans, as noted by the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Titans made the call to downgrade Ryan Tannehill to out on Saturday, which came after they initially listed him as questionable for the divisional […]

The Tennessee Titans may have a new quarterback under center in Week 8 with Ryan Tannehill dealing with an ankle injury. Veteran quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been limited in practice this week while dealing with an ankle injury. In turn, rookie quarterback Malik Willis has earned a majority of the first-team reps. Tannehill, while limited […]

There is some unfortunate news out of Nashville. Per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, Tennesee Titans starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill left Sunday’s Week 7 game and limped to the sideline with an apparent injury. In the AFC South divisional showdown, Tannehill was replaced by rookie signal-caller Malik Willis. While it the extent of Tannehill’s injury […]

The Buffalo Bills duo of Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs have caused the Tennessee Titans to make a change at quarterback. Ryan Tannehill has been benched in favor of rookie quarterback Malik Willis. With the Titans being blown out by the Bills on Monday night football. Tannehill was pulled from the game. Malik Willis is […]

The Tennessee Titans are looking to win the AFC South for the third straight season in 2022. Could they end up doing it with a new quarterback in Malik Willis under center rather than veteran incumbent Ryan Tannehill? It doesn’t appear likely. While Willis put together some strong games during the preseason, and generally looked […]

Malik Willis exits his first preseason in the NFL with a handful of highlights. The Tennessee Titans’ third-round selection in April’s draft made some very nice plays. Willis threw a side-arm pass under pressure, showed off his running abilities on several occasions and kept his mistakes down by throwing only one interception across three games. […]

Former NFL All-Pro wide receiver Dez Bryant believes that rookie Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis should be the starting quarterback over teammate Ryan Tannehill going forward. Nothing against Ryan T but Malik looking like the better fit… let’s see how it plays out in Nashville — Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) August 28, 2022 Willis gave fans […]

There was already plenty of anticipation regarding Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis’ rookie campaign in the NFL. Through two games in the preseason, the excitement continues to build for the former Liberty standout. Willis featured in the Titans’ 13-3 preseason home victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. He was handed the keys to […]

Mike Vrabel and the Tennessee Titans lost their best player in Derrick Henry last season for nine games and still won the AFC at 12-5. This speaks to the quality up and down the Titans roster. However, the AFC South franchise made some big moves this offseason, which are sure to shake up the Titans […]

The Tennesee Titans and Mike Vrabel got a first look at rookie quarterback Malik Willis. He put up a solid performance in his preseason debut against the Baltimore Ravens. Willis had a few highlight plays, including a scramble for a touchdown (Tennessee’s only touchdown on the day) and a side-arm completion in the Titans’ loss. The […]

The Tennessee Titans had an outstanding 2021 season, only for it to end in disappointment. The team claimed the top seed in the AFC with a 12-5 record, even after Derrick Henry’s injury. The postseason didn’t go as planned, though, as Tennessee fell to the Cincinnati Bengals even after sacking Joe Burrow nine times. Coming […]

As Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson awaits his punishment from the NFL, he’s making sure to stay in shape in the hope of playing at some point in the 2022 season. The newly-acquired signal-caller, who continues to be in the midst of legal trouble stemming from sexual misconduct allegations, was seen in Austin, Texas on […]

The Tennessee Titans made an interesting move for their future at the NFL Draft in April, selecting Liberty quarterback Malik Willis in the third round with incumbent Ryan Tannehill on the roster. Tannehill, who reportedly wasn’t informed of the pick by the team, told reporters that it “isn’t his job to mentor Willis.” The comment […]

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is not one bit bothered by Ryan Tannehill’s comments about mentoring (or not) rookie quarterback Malik Willis. Tannehill made headlines recently when he said that it is not his job to “mentor” Willis after the Titans drafted the 22-year-old. Besides, they are competing for the same position. However, the […]

Ryan Tannehill ruffled some feathers with his rather controversial comments when asked about Tennessee Titans rookie Malik Willis. But it doesn’t look like the beef is getting any spicier. Malik Willis was asked about the comments during Friday’s media availability session. The Titans rookie humurously feigned ignorance about the issue, before revealing that not only […]

The talk of the town with the Tennessee Titans has continued to center on the notable comments made by quarterback Ryan Tannehill regarding the team’s call to draft Malik Willis. As seen a multitude of times in years past, veteran quarterbacks have often played the role of a mentor to younger passers on the roster. […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill made headlines last week when he touched on the team’s decision to select former Liberty passer Malik Willis in the 2022 NFL Draft. Not only did Tannehill note that the Titans did not notify him that they were drafting Willis, but he also went on to add that it is […]

With the Russell Wilson era in Seattle now firmly in the back view mirror, the Seattle Seahawks begin the most difficult transitional journey that there is for an NFL franchise, which is escaping quarterback purgatory. With prospects like Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, and Matt Corrall all extremely available for the Seahawks […]

Ryan Tannehill has been trending recently due to his comments about not mentoring the Tennessee Titans’ newly acquired quarterback Malik Willis. Although it isn’t his job to mentor the young rookie, many have talked down on the veteran quarterback for his comments. However, Andy Reid’s take on Patrick Mahomes playing behind Alex Smith might change […]

The Tennesee Titans made waves last weekend when they selected rookie quarterback Malik Willis out of Liberty University in the 2022 NFL Draft. Willis, who to many was the top quarterback in this year’s class, is added to a Titans roster that already has (or had) a starting quarterback in Ryan Tannehill, who didn’t mince […]

The Tennessee Titans surprised fans and Ryan Tannehill by selecting Malik Willis 86th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. Tennessee’s quarterback acquisition meant that the two would likely be battling it out for the starting position for the upcoming season. With that in mind, Tannehill told reporters, “I don’t think it’s my job to mentor […]

Ryan Tannehill’s recent comments regarding the Titans’ decision to draft Malik Willis have not sat well with many around the league. After Tannehill said publicly it wasn’t his job to mentor the rookie quarterback, many have come out of the woodwork to slam the Titans’ QB for not being a team player. After Kurt Warner […]

The Tennessee Titans have a crowded quarterback room ahead of the 2022-2023 season. Tennessee drafted Malik Willis 86th overall after he was projected to be picked up in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. As the current quarterback for the Titans, it’s safe to say that Ryan Tannehill wasn’t thrilled with the acquisition. […]

The Tennessee Titans made a surprising selection in the third round of the NFL Draft, selecting Liberty quarterback Malik Willis with veteran Ryan Tannehill entrenched at starter. Tannehill, who has enjoyed the best success of his career in Tennessee, was reportedly blindsided by the pick, as the Titans didn’t call their starting quarterback before the […]

The Tennessee Titans made a splash pick in the 2022 NFL Draft after selecting Malik Willis in the third round. This kid has all of the tools to be a superstar, however, he fell in the draft for a reason. Regardless, he is an exciting pick for this franchise, as the potential for massive success […]

It was a wild weekend for the Tennessee Titans. Not only did they bring in a haul of exciting rookies, but the front office made a huge decision to trade AJ Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s a risky move, but based on the rumors of Brown’s demands, it was a deal that had to […]