It has been a rollercoaster ride recently for Titans quarterback Malik Willis, who currently finds himself on the roster bubble as final roster cuts loom. Coming off an uneven performance against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2, he bounced back in the finale by adding an exclamation point to his preseason.
Against the New Orleans Saints, he flashed his potential, completing 3-of-4 passes for 51 yards and two touchdowns and adding three carries for 29 yards on the ground in the come victory. After the game, he spoke about the performance.
.@Titans QB @malikwillis after Sunday’s win. pic.twitter.com/Yftz061hOo
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 25, 2024
“I think it’s awesome. Everyone all-around, the offense, defense, special teams did all they could to pull this one out. “You see how close these games get, and I think it’s awesome we finished the way we did,” he said while being questioned after the game.
This was followed up by a question about his connection with surging wide receiver Bryce Oliver, who hauled in Willis’ two touchdown passes.
“I think it’s been awesome. Even just from the spring, just seeing him grow and just absorb the offense. The information that coach has been getting across and giving to all of us, just seeing him grow and make plays.”
When asked about his third camp and how he improved under the new coaching staff.
“I think I’m just trying to take it day by day. And continue to work hard and handle any mishaps, learn from it, and just, and continue to grow each day.”
With cuts on the horizon and his spot uncertain, he was asked about his mindset moving forward as the Titans coaching staff had to make some tough decisions.
“It’s out of my hands. I mean, more than anything, control what I can control as far as that goes. And just put good things on tape.”
He definitely created some good tape on Sunday. The question will be, did he do enough? At this point, no one is sure. The Titans have been tight-lipped about how many quarterbacks they plan to carry and will definitely have some tough conversations ahead. The 53-man roster cut deadline is on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 4 p.m.
