Twitter reacts to Titans trading up to select QB Malik Willis
The Tennessee Titans officially have their quarterback of the future after trading up in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft and selecting Liberty signal-caller, Malik Willis.
In the trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Titans gave up pick Nos. 90 and 169 in order to move up four spots to draft Willis.
Tennessee’s offseason just got a lot more interesting with this pick, as Willis will now sit behind Ryan Tannehill for one season before likely taking over in 2023.
However, the spotlight will firmly be on Willis no matter what, and chances are Tannehill won’t be too thrilled with this situation.
Of all the quarterbacks in this draft class, Willis has the highest ceiling. He offers a strong arm and has flashed nice touch with his passes, but he also possesses the kind of off-the-charts athleticism that teams are looking for with their quarterbacks in this day and age.
He’ll need time to develop, but this is no doubt a home-run pick for the Titans based on where they ultimately landed Willis, who was expected to go somewhere in the first round before the draft started.
Now, a look at the Twitter reaction, which was overwhelmingly positive for the Titans’ pick of Willis.
Love, love, love the value here. He'll need time to develop but that's fine with Tannehill locked-in for 2022. #Titans https://t.co/Y5SUxh1qvw
— The Titans Wire (@TheTitansWire) April 30, 2022
A quarterback with Malik Willis’ physical tools has never been available at the draft discount the Titans just received.
Huge arm. Big-time athlete. Great kid. Atrium ceiling. Just needs a year.
What an incredible steal — there is zero downside here.pic.twitter.com/xWcZamyeXI
— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) April 30, 2022
By accounts of people much smarter than I, Willis will need an offense to be shaped around him. #Titans season may then feature Tannehill and the 2022 season on the surface with a secondary theme/story underlying: foundation build for Willis for 2023.
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) April 30, 2022
#Titans QB Ryan Tannehill is due $29 million fully guaranteed in 2022, then $27 million non-guaranteed in 2023. So Tannehill is Tennessee's starter this season, Malik Willis gets time to sit and learn … then we'll see.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 30, 2022
Pick 86* https://t.co/bcapSLFgCS
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) April 30, 2022
I listened in on Malik Willis' media session at the Combine, and the kid was more than impressive in answering questions.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) April 30, 2022
#Titans Twitter… pic.twitter.com/0SNPg6MMoT
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 30, 2022
Great landing spot for Malik Willis. He’ll fit right in in that downhill offense. TEN will likely have a small package for him early on to ease him during his development while also putting pressure on Tannehill to perform better.
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) April 30, 2022
Malik Willis and Treylon Burks and Derrick Henry. I would not like to try and tackle the Titans players man
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) April 30, 2022
Tannehill’s fate depends more on what Willis becomes than how Tannehill plays in 2022 now. If Willis is THAT DUDE, Tannehill will either be post-June 1 released (saving $27M in cap space for 2023) or traded to recoup draft capital next offseason. https://t.co/H2gGWHp9jf
— Mike Herndon (@MikeMiracles) April 30, 2022
HAVE to. Perfect situation
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 30, 2022
Endorsed ✅ https://t.co/2U17xwPWFj
— Easton Freeze (@eastonfreeze) April 30, 2022
Never thought the #Titans would have a shot at Malik Willis this late. Bet they didn't either. Gladly wrong about this one.
This draft was a hard pill to swallow, but the vision is now clear. Remake the offense for 2023. Shed big salaries after the year and build.
— TicTacTitans (@TicTacTitans) April 30, 2022
No one is pretending like losing AJ didn’t hurt, but all things considered, I am extremely happy with the #Titans’ Draft haul they walked away with because of the deal
— Shaun Calderon (@ShaunMichaels31) April 30, 2022
Malik Willis report, outstanding pick pic.twitter.com/rvrI7NaYTp
— No Flags Film (@NoFlagsFilm) April 30, 2022
@malikwillis It’s not how you start, but how you finish 😤😤! Congratulations and welcome to the Titans Family!
— Eddie George (@EddieGeorge2727) April 30, 2022
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