Collins told he will be Titans starter in '09

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  1. CRUDS

    CRUDS Moderator Staff

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    As some of the folks here are so adept at finding stats maybe someone will post the wait-time before starting those drafted as "franchise" QBs for the last 6 or 7 years..
    I'm guessing it's pretty low % of those who ride the pine for a full two years before getting a start.
     
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  2. rcarie

    rcarie Tac Head

    I'm sure VY will remain at no. 2 if Collins re-signs... As for Simms, he hasn't signed anywhere yet, to my knowledge...I wouldn't say he's in our plans for next season. We may still end up with him but I wouldn't pencil him in as the back up just yet.
     
  3. TorontoTitanFan

    TorontoTitanFan Pro Bowler

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    I like the idea of Collins coming back as starter and Vince backing him up. I just hope someone does the same thing that they did with Collins last offseason and they hint to Vince that if he gets his game in gear, he can take over the #1 spot. This is probably the last chance for a fire to be lit under Vince (at least the last chance as long as he's a Titan).

    Hopefully this ends all talk about the Titans drafting a QB. That will not be happening.
     
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  4. RollTide

    RollTide All-Pro

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    How many QBs have honestly become better sitting? I don't think mcnair was any better in 1997 than he would have been if he started in 96. It was a wasted year. I doubt of carson palmer benefited from watching as a rookie and really didn't learn to be an nfl QB until he played a year.

    I think it is fine to take a green rookie and let him hold a clipboard for a year to take the edge off but for a QB like vince who has started 28 games and a playoff game what else would he learn?
     
  5. Amishboy

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    Collins really wants to play and he really wants to stay in Nashville. He would probably do it for free. I'm sure they can get a contract worked out. Plus think how much better he will be. He will have the offseason program and training camp as the starter. Maybe we will even get a good receiver.
     
  6. Alex1939

    Alex1939 Space Invaders Champion

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    Me thinks I'm in the minority as an Around the Horn fan... :suspect:


    Tony Reali: Old Graybeard keeping his job... Vince keeping the bench warm... buy or sell naming a starter in January?

    Woody Paige: I'm gonna sell it, because you have only one result from this, you have to get rid of Vince Young. If he's already told he's gonna be the backup QB.. what do you think is going to happen there?

    Tim Cowlishaw: I'm gonna sell it too. VY doesn't make that much this year, if they aren't going to start him in his 4th year, they need to make a deal.

    Jay Mariotti: I buy it. That team is a title contender with defense and running, and Collins can manage an offense. We've yet to see Vince do anything but make a lot of mistakes.

    Bill Plaschke: Guys, c'mon he's only saying he's the starter for the start of the season. Last year Fisher made a change after the first game. VY, maybe this will motivate him to get his job back. And Collins isn't guaranteed anything past one game. Good move.




    Seems like they each took a post from one of us forum writers here. :suspect:
     
  7. psychotictitan

    psychotictitan Its About That Time...

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    Another season of hunting for Collins if he sticks around

    <a href="http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u218/dounkin/?action=view&current=collins.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u218/dounkin/collins.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
     
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  8. GoT

    GoT Strength and Honor

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    where the offseason workout facility is? :lol:
     
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  9. eTitan81

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    i think he thinks its back in austin in the classroom.

    its kinda hard to knock a guy for going to school but you think he would have taken some online classes or something. i guess you cant get the standing ovation like he got when he returned if you take classes online.
     
  10. jessestylex

    jessestylex DeadGirlsCantSayNo

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    Kurt Warner is going to test the Market. maybe we should look at him?
     
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