Mike Munchak a strong believer in QB Rusty Smith

This much is certain at the quarterback position for the Titans: Jake Locker is the starter, and veteran Matt Hasselbeck will serve as his backup.

It sounds like Rusty Smith’s spot on the roster is secure as well.

While more teams across the league have gone to carrying just two quarterbacks on their 53-man rosters, coach Mike Munchak indicated Tuesday the Titans are leaning toward keeping three again.

“When you are happy with a guy, he is easier to keep,” Munchak said.

Smith, a sixth round draft pick in 2010, has played well during the preseason, going 12-of-19 passing for 162 yards and a touchdown. He has a passer rating of 107.8 in the preseason.

Smith didn’t play in last Thursday’s game against the Cardinals, although he’s expected to play this Thursday against the Saints. The Titans currently have 75 players and must trim to 53 by Friday.

“He has done well,” Munchak said of Smith. “I’ve always liked him from the day we (first) had him. … I like the way he handles the game. I like way he practices. I like his arm. He has just gotten better. It would be very hard (to let him go). He is a guy who has continued to get better and he is great in the room with the (other quarterbacks).”

Source: Titans Insider