Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis has sparked a wave of online backlash following his recent comments regarding his standing among NFL signal-callers. During a training camp session on Saturday, Levis was asked about his future as a starter in the league and responded with unwavering confidence. When questioned if he believes he remains a starting-caliber quarterback, Levis stated, "100%. There are not 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me. I know that for sure."
The declaration drew immediate and intense criticism from NFL fans, many of whom took to social media to mock the quarterback's assessment. Critics labeled his statement "delusional" and "blatantly wrong," with some users suggesting that his on-field record does not support his self-belief. One observer joked that there are likely closer to 96 quarterbacks currently performing better than him, while others questioned his judgment.
Levis, a 2023 second-round draft pick, entered the league as a third-string option before earning the starting role midway through his rookie season. He returned as the starter in 2024 but eventually lost the position due to injury. After missing the entire 2025 season with a shoulder injury, Levis is now competing against veteran Mitchell Trubisky for a backup spot, with Cam Ward currently established as the Titans' starter. In his first two professional seasons, Levis started 21 games, recording 3,899 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions.
Despite the current challenges in his career, Levis expressed a shift in his mental approach ahead of his fourth NFL season. He noted that his time away from the game was beneficial for his health, allowing him to calm his nervous system. "I'm just focused on having fun," Levis explained. "I feel like I worked a lot for other people's approval in the beginning of my career. And whereas I'm just trying to be the best version of me at this point." Whether his perspective on his starting potential will manifest in future opportunities remains to be seen.
The backlash centered on the perceived gap between Levis’ self-assessment and his on-field record.Mdub321 @Mdub3211LINK@UnderdogNFL Blatantly wrongUnknown @BihgDawg225LINK@UnderdogNFL Check his brainMaxx @abmmaxxGLINK@UnderdogNFL Delusional𝟙𝟘 𝓳𝓫♨️ @juulzfoolLINK@UnderdogNFL Your right there’s 32-33-34-35 and so on better then you 😭Yellow Clown Car @ClownCarYellowLINK@UnderdogNFL I mean literally he is correct.
There is about 96 QBs better than him.BB @AtruthfulWorldLINK@UnderdogNFL He may have a point.
