Malik Willis is feeling the pressure as a potential cut candidate at training camp

With roster cuts needing to be finalized in one week, the Tennessee Titans shouldn't have a controversy at the most important position in football, unlike some other teams around the league.

This team is going to be led by Will Levis, with Mason Rudolph backing him up. As if there was ever a doubt, that's exactly how it should be.

As for what the Titans are going to do with third string quarterback Malik Willis? One expert certainly thinks he knows Willis' fate.

On one of the latest episodes of the Locked on Titans podcast, host Tyler Rowland makes it abundantly clear as he says "Malik Willis will be cut."

"In my opinion, it's pretty simple to go with Will Levis and Mason Rudolph," Rowland said. "They don't need to waste a roster spot on Malik Willis."

On the surface, it makes sense for the Titans to cut Willis. However, Levis does have a history of injuries. God forbid Tennessee sees that happen, but if it does, then maybe they'll regret letting go of Willis.

A third-round pick just recently in 2022, Willis was viewed as a polarizing prospect who may or may not develop into an NFL-caliber quarterback. Through two seasons, he's looked like that of a player who just isn't cut out for the league.

Malik Willis can still help the Titans even after being cut

If and when the Titans cut Willis, he will be placed on waivers like every other player who has been cut. From that moment, all other teams have a chance to claim Willis and sign him to their active roster.

The problem for Willis is -- and this might be going out on a small limb -- every other team is pretty locked-in at backup quarterback, and some are also facing the conundrum of whether or not to keep three on the roster.

So, the odds of Willis being claimed and signed to a roster appear to be slim. In that case, he is fair game for the Titans to sign back to their own practice squad.

With the recent rule change, NFL teams now have the opportunity to elevate a quarterback from their practice squad, on game day, without that quarterback counting against the roster. So, in a roundabout way, the Titans don't necessarily need to make a concrete decision on Willis by cutting him and assuming it's a forever-type move.

Assuming Willis isn't signed by another team, he'll be back in Tennessee as the third quarterback who spends most of his time on the practice squad.

Now, that's also making the assumption that Tennessee doesn't see an upgrade over Willis out there on waivers. At this point, anything could happen. But, the possibility that Willis is cut and brought back to the practice squad remains strong.