One of the biggest questions surrounding quarterback Will Levis is whether the Titans have seen enough of him to consider giving the rookie a start two months into his NFL career.
But there’s another closely related question worth pondering: Have the Titans seen enough of Malik Willis to know they don’t want him starting if there’s another option available?
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