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The Tennessee Titans selected quarterback Vince Young third overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. Upon his selection, many football fans thought Young would be the next great player in football.
These expectations seemed to be legit, seeing as he was fresh off winning the NCAA National Championship with Texas over the undefeated USC Trojans.
Young’s ability to make big plays with his arm and legs wowed the crowd on the national spot light. His gifts were the type of stuff fans would pay good money to come and see on a weekly basis—and usually did.
No. 10 has had success early in the pros, winning Rookie of the Year in 2006 and being named to the Pro Bowl.
But in his second year, Young had 17 interception and only nine passing touchdowns. This was a major set back for the talented star.
Young Goes Down, Collins Steps In
In the first week of the 2008 season (third year in the league), Young went down with a knee injury at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Upon the news that he would be out of action for a few months, Titans head coach Jeff Fisher appointed veteran Kerry Collins to be the start quarterback. Collins went 9-0 in his first nine games as the starter in Tennessee.
With his hot success, Fisher told the media that Collins would continue to start as long as he kept winning.
In 2008, Tennessee had the best record in football and in the offseason, Fisher appointed Collins as the team's starting quarterback for 2009.
Reacting to the news that he has been replaced, Young told the press this month that he wants to be able to compete for the starting job or be traded.
Turning the Page and Moving Forward
My personal view on this situation is that Young should just be quiet about this situation for now. Eventually, Collins will fall on his face, and Young will be given the chance to start again for the Titans.
As a professional athlete, it's good to see that hunger and desire to compete, but Young should sit down with the coaching staff and handle this matter in-house. Nothing good will come from running and crying to the national media.
In the end, I do see Young staying with the Titans for a long time to come. While it is true that Collins lead the team to a fine year, he did not do much statistically.
At some point this year, he will fail and Young will start again for Tennessee.
Written By Sean E. Douglas: fantasy-info.com
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