Will Levis’s recent comments to reporters have sparked considerable reaction across social media platforms. The 25-year-old Tennessee Titans quarterback expressed frustration about being relegated to backup status behind rookie Cam Ward, stating that his current situation “sucks.” While attempting to maintain a positive attitude in the team environment, his candid remarks have drawn criticism from fans online.
“Anyone who’s ever been in my situation would agree that it sucks,” Levis said, per Kevin Patra of NFL.com. “I’m just trying to do the best I can to not let it affect me and just being the same dude every day in the building and being there for the guys however I can and just trying to get better every day.”
The quarterback, selected 33rd overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, has struggled to establish himself as a reliable starter during his first two seasons. His 2024 performance was particularly disappointing, with just 2,091 passing yards and a concerning touchdown-to-interception ratio of 13:12. A shoulder injury further complicated his season, though his effectiveness was questionable even when healthy.
Social media reactions to Levis’s comments have been predominantly critical:
- Many fans pointed out that his demotion was a direct result of his on-field performance
- Others referenced the team’s dismal 3-14 record that led to the Titans securing the first overall pick
- Some suggested that his $2.6 million salary to serve as a backup is actually quite favorable
The Titans’ decision to select Cam Ward with the top pick in the draft signaled a clear shift in the organization’s quarterback strategy. Despite Levis’s competitive disappointment, the team appears ready to move in a new direction after tying for the league’s worst record last season.
Fan sentiment on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) has been unmerciful, with numerous posts suggesting Levis should have performed better when given opportunities. The general consensus among supporters appears to be that Levis had sufficient chances to prove himself as a starter but failed to capitalize on them.
Levis now faces the challenge of developing in a backup role while maintaining his professionalism within the organization. At only 25, time remains for him to improve his skills and potentially earn another opportunity, either with Tennessee or elsewhere in the league.
A longtime sports reporter, Carlos Garcia has written about some of the biggest and most notable athletic events of the last 5 years. He has been credentialed to cover MLS, NBA and MLB games all over the United States. His work has been published on Fox Sports, Bleacher Report, AOL and the Washington Post.
