Last week I made a post in which I labeled the Tennessee Titans a "pretender" rather than a "contender."  I'm always man enough to admit when I'm wrong.  The Titans proved they are much more than a pretender in front of a national TV audience in their 31-21 win over Peyton Manning and the Colts.  The problem I've had with this team thus far has been their starter at QB, Kerry Collins.  Sure, Collins is a veteran in this league.  He's had his ups and downs, mostly downs, throughout his career.  Now, he can lay claim as the starting quarterback on the NFL's only undefeated squad.  In this blogger's eyes, he's paid his dues.  I'm sold.  So, where does that leave Vince Young? 

After being taken 3rd in the draft and being hailed as the next great quarterback, Young has managed to put up only mediocre numbers over the past few seasons and after throwing 2 picks in the team's week one game, Fisher and co. relegated him to the bench going instead with Kerry Collins.  A bold move to be sure, but now Fisher and the coaching staff can have the last laugh because the Titans are 7-0 and have done it without the hailed messiah that was Vince Young.  I have to admit, I wanted Young to succeed.  I bought into the hype just as many did when he entered the league.  He's had flashes of genius in his career but they have been merely flashes here and there.  He has not been the consistent leader and playmaker everyone thought he could be. 

You have to think that the team's success without him is weighing on his mind.  Here he was one of the most hyped quarterbacks coming out of college after winning his team a National Championship.  Many thought he'd have more success than Leinart and arguably so far in his career, he has.  Now, he's on the bench and must be thinking about the direction his career is heading.  I still believe in him.  I think with the right team and with the right system, he can still be a difference maker in this league.  The problem is, Vince Young has to start believing in himself.

I'm glad to see the Titans making a move this season.  One has to wonder what is in their young backup quarterback's future at this point.