Tennessee’s offense is being built around the passing game, and everybody knows it. Every time you talk to their coaches, including their new head coach Brian Callahan, about their RBs, they keep talking about how good they are in the receiving game. All indications are pointing to them being a pass-first squad… and remember that Callahan, even with a backup QB for most of last year, has had the highest early down pass frequency of any team over the last two seasons.
Of course, you have to mention the new WR duo he’s got his hands on between WR DeAndre Hopkins and WR Calvin Ridley. Don’t forget the forgotten veteran addition of Tyler Boyd, either… they might be the oldest starting three in the league, but that’s still a legit trio right there.
There have also been improvements on the offensive line (which was terrible last year), but the great news there is that Brian Callahan hired his father Bill - who is considered as one of the best, if not the best, offensive line coaches in the NFL - to right that ship for 2024. So, there will be improvement there regardless.
Now, who does Levis remind me of? You’re not going to like it, but last year, he was 3rd worst in catchable throw %, off-target throw %, adjusted completion %, and turnover-worthy throw %.
But!
He threw the deep ball on more than 20% of his attempts. That was by far the most among qualifying QBs… his hero ball %, which is another word for incredible throws that are credited to him making a play, was at 9%. That was also 1st among qualifying QBs; he’s a gunslinger, and he reminds me of Jameis Winston. There can be some room for some bad plays, some interceptions, some turnovers, but is it that far out of the realm of possibility that we see 350-yard passing games and a couple of TDs with their defense likely not holding opposing offenses in check this year? They can just send Levis in to chuck it - I can see that working out from a fantasy perspective, just like it did for Jameis when he was out there throughout his career.
Also, Levis has some rushing ability. Don’t be surprised if they use him inside the 5-yard line given the RBs they have on their roster. I’m intrigued, and I think if you’re looking for a late-round QB, he’s probably the guy to take a shot on.
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