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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 […]

The Tennessee Titans’ retooling of their offense continues after they drafted quarterback Malik Willis in the third round. Willis was regarded as one of the best quarterbacks of the class, but he surprisingly fell all the way to third round. Now, he joins a team headed by Ryan Tannehill on offense. After drafting Malik Willis, […]

One of the most exciting quarterback prospects in this entire class is finally off the board. The Tennessee Titans have selected Liberty star Malik Willis with the 86th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft on Thursday after a fantastic senior season with the Flames. Willis is arguably the most athletic playmaker in this entire […]

The 2022 NFL Draft will go down as one of the most unique in the league’s history. The lack of drafted quarterbacks is astounding and has left several talented players like Liberty University’s Malik Willis waiting. Only one quarterback was drafted in the first round. Kenny Pickett went from the University of Pittsburgh to the […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Seattle Seahawks as the franchise enters a new era without Russell Wilson. The franchise claims they’re not rebuilding, but without a star quarterback and multiple holes on the roster, it’s hard to imagine that being the case. We go over what the Seahawks might do in the 2022 […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is finally here and every team across the league is finalizing their scouting reports right now. For the Tennessee Titans, this is an important time to acquire young talent for a solid roster. If the front office makes the right decisions, this franchise could remain competitive for years to come. We […]

The week of the 2022 NFL Draft is finally upon us, and after a rampant period of rumors flying around, it is almost time to finally see Las Vegas host what will likely be a fantastic presentation of the draft. As this year’s class doesn’t truly have that one bonafide top option, the speculation of […]

The NFL Draft is nearly upon us with each team around the league still faced with questions about their roster. At the forefront of these is the Washington Commanders who are coming off a 7-10 season. The team made headlines this offseason by trading for Carson Wentz. It is clear they have the intent of […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is on Thursday night! Let’s take a closer look at the top quarterback prospects who could get drafted early in the first round. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series with an NFL Draft prediction and pick.   There are two names that really stick out when discussing quarterback prospects. […]

After having seen Ben Roethlisberger finally decide to hang up his cleats, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in need of their next franchise QB. While they did sign Mitch Trubisky this offseason, the Steelers are a great landing spot for one of the top QB prospects in the 2022 NFL Draft. Click here for our Risk […]

The Carolina Panthers are at a crossroads. They’re currently still paying Cam Newton and both of his replacements in Teddy Bridgewater and Sam Darnold. Their head coach, Matt Rhule, is firmly on one of the hottest seats in the league, and the team still needs a quarterback. The Panthers hold the 6th overall pick in […]

Malik Willis is one of the top-ranked quarterbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft class. That being said, the young star out of Liberty University will likely be an early first-round pick in the upcoming draft. As it does with other big events throughout the league, the NFL changed its Twitter header and bio to advertise […]

The rumor mill is in full swing right now as the 2022 NFL Draft quickly approaches. Every team is finalizing their draft boards while getting a last look at some of the rookie prospects. After trading with the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire a second first-round pick, the New Orleans Saints are rumored to be interested […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Mitchell Trubisky in free agency, but that doesn’t mean they’re done addressing the quarterback position in the wake of Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement. GM Kevin Colbert spoke to reporters Sunday and indicated that just because Trubisky was added, doesn’t mean the Steelers aren’t looking at quarterbacks in the first round in the […]

For all the talk that the 2022 NFL Draft is lacking talent at the quarterback position, Desmond Ridder and Malik Willis are collectively doing all they can to dispel that notion.   Following a strong performance at the NFL Combine, Malik Willis has been seeing his draft stock rise with each passing day. His performance […]

The NFL Draft is just over a month away, and as it stands the top quarterback in the class is tabbed as Liberty standout Malik Willis. He managed to further improve his draft stock on Tuesday after turning in an impressive Pro Day, catching the eye of scouts across the league. Willis put on a […]

The Seattle Seahawks seem certain to enter a rebuild after the blockbuster trade that saw Russell Wilson dealt to the Denver Broncos on Tuesday. With quarterback now an area of need in Seattle for the first time in more than a decade, the Seahawks need to explore every possibility in regards to the vacancy. Whether […]

My oh my, what a beautiful time of year it is – with the NFL Combine getting underway this week, it means that the 2022 NFL Draft is in our sights. With players like Evan Neal, Aidan Hutchinson, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Malik Willis, and others likely dominating the early portion of April’s draft, taking a look […]

NFL Draft prospects spent the week proving their worth as players on the field at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. However, one quarterback in particular displayed more than just football skills at this year’s showcase. Twitter user Ryan Lacey tweeted a video of a scene he witnessed at the Combine. According to the tweet, Lacey […]