Ben Arthur
AFC South Reporter
Rob Williams has trained Will Levis for years, but the bulk of their work has been virtual. It’s actually more intensive than it sounds.
The Tennessee Titans quarterback, wearing earplugs, will perform drills while receiving constant feedback from Williams, who’s FaceTiming on a phone positioned on a tripod, which can be positioned at any angle — focused on Levis’ chest, back or target view. The setup provides an intimate communication loop.
This offseason, though, Williams and Levis were able to work in-person for the first time. Williams was in Nashville in May to host an event through his QBMotion program.
Their time on the field resulted in what Williams calls a “breakthrough.” The Titans quarterback has been more of an arm thrower, the trainer explained, but he’s learned this offseason to generate more power using his hips, legs and core, allowing his arm to relax. It creates a more efficient throwing process.
“I kind of look at it like putting a new engine in the car and now we’ve got it running great. And now let’s go work on the driving,” Williams told FOX Sports. “No matter what we work on, we have a new engine. We have a new power source.”
Levis’ growth comes as he enters a pivotal second NFL season, with the franchise hoping he develops into its long-term starting quarterback. The Titans have made significant investments in his supporting cast to get a clear picture regarding their 2022 second-round pick, who started nine games as a rookie.
Tennessee signed wide receivers Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd, drafted Alabama’s JC Latham with the No. 7 overall pick to be Levis’ blindside protector and gave Lloyd Cushenberry a historic contract for a center. The team also inked former Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard to form a 1-2 punch out of the backfield with second-year pro Tyjae Spears.
“I love it,” Levis said in May of the investment in the offense. “For…
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