Titans HC Brian Callahan on Will Levis learning new offense, becoming leader: 'He's got a lot on his plate'

These are the infant stages for Brian Callahan as the Tennessee Titans head coach.

They are much the same for second-year quarterback Will Levis, who's been handed the reins as the Titans starting quarterback and is tasked with all the responsibilities that go with that spot, along with learning a brand-new system.

Though it's just a small sample size so far in the voluntary offseason program, Levis has impressed Callahan. Still, there's no sugarcoating it that the 24-year-old signal-caller has plenty upon his shoulders.

"He's got two things going on," Callahan told reporters Wednesday. "He's trying to build relationships and be a leader, as well as learn an entirely new way of doing and playing football than he's been accustomed to in his first year. He's got a lot on his plate."

Levis is looking to establish himself as a leader on a new-look Titans squad while simultaneously learning a new offense. It's no easy task and there's plenty more to do, but so far so impressive, according to Callahan.

"I've been very pleased with his demeanor, his actions as he's started the offseason program," Callahan said. "And again, we're in our first few days, but really excited about where he's headed in that role."

A 2023 NFL Draft second-round pick out of Kentucky, Levis made his NFL and starting debut in phenomenal fashion. Taking over for the injured Ryan Tannehill, Levis ignited a long dormant Tennessee offense with a four-touchdown showing in a 28-23 Week 8 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Levis' rookie campaign wasn't all highlights and histrionics, though. In nine starts, he finished with 1,808 yards passing, eight TDs (half coming in his first game), four interceptions and a 3-6 record.

Now he's starting anew with Callahan, whose past