Packers trade for Malik Willis

[NCF]

[APB]

Just saw that.

Wow.

Didn't see that coming.

I hope @Drj820 approves...

[Pckfn23]

[Pckfn23]

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/ ... llMa12.htm

Willis tossed a 34-yard TD pass to wide receiver Bryce Oliver as the Titans took a 23-20 lead with 9:40 to play, then connected on a 5-yard scoring pass to Oliver with 1:25 left to put Tennessee in front again – this time for good.

During four possessions, Willis completed 3-of-4 passes for 51 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions and ran three times for 29 yards.

In three preseason games, Willis completed 20-of-27 passes for 205 yards with two touchdowns and one interception and ran 11 times for 101 yards. Willis was the Titans’ leading rusher during the preseason.

https://www.al.com/sports/2024/08/nfl-s ... -pass.html

QB Malik Willis
Let's get this out of the way: Malik Willis isn't making it on this list because of his touchdown passes. They were nice. But they certainly fall into the "things the coaches already knew he could do" category.


What impressed was his poise, decision-making quickness and multi-dimensionality. Logically, teams don't need three quarterbacks. The odds of two quarterbacks getting hurt in the same game are staggeringly small; it's easy to stash a journeyman on the practice squad and hope you never have to use him.

But if the Titans have wiggle room at the bottom of the roster and are willing to keep a player who does unique things, there's no one else on the roster who can fit into the schemes Willis can. From a pure versatility standpoint, Willis is an asset. Showing he can play within Callahan's system only further proves the value of keeping him to do things outside of it, because if called upon, he can expand the team's footprint.

https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports ... 844800007/

[kampmanfan4life]

Can run and seems effortless to throw the ball. I believe the Titans new OC has some ties to our current offense?

[Acrobat]

Excited that he can get some good coaching and could really turn into a solid backup for years to come. What's also excited is that if Jordan Love goes down for any reason, this guy can run, so we might modify our offense for a few games. Would be exciting (minus the Love getting hurt part of course).

[Crazylegs Starks]

[Drj820]

As I had suggested in one of the preseason threads…this had to happen.

Is Malik Willis good? Probably not. But he is the caliber of a backup and has upside. Which makes him a great qb2!

The clowns we had out there were practice squad guys at best. They could not be justified as QB2s at all. The current fellas made professional tweeter Kirk bencke look like Joe Montana.

Glad Gute agrees with me.

[Labrev]

I don't mind this move for what little we gave up, and Willis has a pretty interesting skill set at QB so I even kind of like this move.

With that said I still kinda like Pratt as QB2. being a total unknown is a huge advantage as a backup QB.

[APB]

He had some erratic play in his rookie season but flashed and he's been pretty good this preseason. Kid has arm talent and is a good athlete.

I'm curious as to why the Titans would give up on him so soon and give him up for such a paltry amount?

[APB]

Fair question...

[Cdragon]

Are they still running some form of MLF's O

[go pak go]

So a 3rd round guy who couldn't win the backup vs Mason Rudolph that is traded for a 7th round pick.

Low cost move to see if we can have improvement over Clifford.

[BF004]

[go pak go]

Listened to a few Titans media outlets to get a sense of Willis.

Tennessee Titans fan bases and media are rejoicing. Willis was drafted by the previous GM. Titans fans say he isn't a fit in a West Coast offense that requires quick decision making.

Titans fans acknowledge Willis's 4th quarter last game probably raised his value enough to attract a trade with GB. Willis was definitely expected to be cut by Titans fans. Tennessee radio does not view this guy as a #2 in the league.

[lupedafiasco]

F trade. Gutenbumst had been doing so well too.

[kampmanfan4life]

F trade. Gutenbumst had been doing so well too.

Maybe a tad harsh for a young QB with some interesting tools. We gave up 7th round pick which will probably be in the second half of the 7th round too.

[YoHoChecko]

I love this because having a guy who can run around a bunch as the backup is often the way you can muddle through without the starter. Chances of having a backup that can manage the passing game at a high level are low. But the mobile guys change the way the defense plays enough to add that chaos element.

[lake shark]

Unexpected but decent value I guess. Would have preferred trading that for a kicker. Complicates things for roster bubble guys as well as Clifford and Pratt. Since they likely won’t PS Willis they are carrying 3 QBs (bubble guy screwed) or outright cutting Clifford or Pratt with no PS invite.

[lupedafiasco]

F trade. Gutenbumst had been doing so well too.

Maybe a tad harsh for a young QB with some interesting tools. We gave up 7th round pick which will probably be in the second half of the 7th round too.

What’s the purpose? Willis is not a good player. He’s no different than what we have in Clifford. The guy has 3 career INTs and 0 passing TDs. Anytime anyone trades for a backup QB I usually laugh at what a stupid decision it was. Gutenbumst gets no pass here after stringing together 2 straight great offseason.