There is no doubt that the Tennessee Titans offense has struggled throughout the 2024 season. Between uneven offensive line play and quarterback Will Levis going backward in his development, the frustrations continue to build each week.
While the coaching staff and players all continue to stand in lockstep behind their young, embattled quarterback, the media has not been so kind. Outspoken analyst Stephen A. Smith is the latest to speak out and he has a valid point.
Stephen A. Smith on Will Levis: “How the hell he get these commercials? See, that’s the problem with America… we got to stop rewarding mediocrity… how you gonna get a mayonnaise commercial and you playing like that? I mean come on.” pic.twitter.com/sIPlKvSRlp
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 14, 2024
“How the hell did he get these commercials? See, that’s the problem with America,” Smith said, “we got to stop rewarding mediocrity… How you gonna get a mayonnaise commercial and you playing like that? I mean come on.”
Originally a second-round selection, Levis never seized control of his opportunity to lead the Titans. He leads the NFL in both interceptions and highlight-worthy bonehead plays, as well as mayonnaise commercials. Plus, he sits at the helm of an offense that has grown stale and stagnant in recent weeks.
The Titans cannot win with such a conservative approach if Levis is still making poor decisions and worse throws. At this point, there are no signs of improvement and Titans’ fans are losing faith.
For Levis, he can always fall back on acting if his quarterback career continues to falter; those commercials were his best performances of the season.