Nashville, TN — June 12, 2025
The Tennessee Titans are making headlines again, but this time it’s not for their draft picks or offseason acquisitions. In a shocking and unfiltered statement earlier today, Titans head coach Brian Callahan made a controversial remark about working with second-year quarterback Will Levis, comparing the experience to “shredding duck in a restaurant.”
The bizarre analogy came during a post-practice press conference when a reporter asked Callahan about Levis’ progression this offseason. What started as a routine answer quickly turned into a headline-grabbing moment.
“Look, coaching Will is…well, it’s like shredding duck in a restaurant,” Callahan said, shaking his head. “It’s messy, it’s frustrating, you don’t know if you’re doing it right, and in the end, it’s rarely worth the effort.”
The comment left reporters stunned, with murmurs spreading across the media room as the realization of the harshness of his words set in.
Tension Mounting in Tennessee
The relationship between Will Levis and the Titans coaching staff has been under scrutiny since the middle of last season. After flashes of potential in his rookie campaign, inconsistency and decision-making issues plagued the young quarterback’s development. With Tennessee missing the playoffs and drafting a new offensive lineman in the first round this year, speculation has swirled about whether Levis is truly the future of the franchise.
Coach Callahan’s comments now seem to confirm what many had suspected: frustration behind closed doors.
Insiders close to the organization describe a growing impatience with Levis’ slow grasp of the new offensive system being installed this offseason. While his arm strength and physical tools remain impressive, sources say that Levis’ command of the playbook and ability to read defenses at the pro level are lagging behind expectations.
Levis Responds
Shortly after Callahan’s comments made waves online, Will Levis responded on social media:
“I’ve been doubted before. I’ll let my work speak for itself. Hungry season.” 🦆🔥
Levis’ cryptic use of the duck emoji seemed to acknowledge the viral quote directly.
What’s Next for the Titans?
This controversy only adds more uncertainty to Tennessee’s quarterback situation. With veteran backup Mason Rudolph waiting in the wings and whispers of potential trade scenarios or free agent signings swirling, the Titans’ front office could soon be forced to make a decision on Levis’ future.
Training camp opens next month, and all eyes will be on Nashville to see if Will Levis can turn this awkward moment into motivation — or if the Titans will look to shred their current plans and start fresh at quarterback.
For now, Titans fans can only hope that this bizarre metaphor doesn’t turn into a symbol of a season lost before it even begins.