Fisher: Vince Young Has to Win Job Back

Jeff Fisher, the head coach of the Tennessee Titans, made it clear that Vince Young won’t simply be given his starting quarterback job back. Instead, Young is going to have to show a commitment to improving and the burden is on him to earn the starting gig back. Until then, Kerry Collins will continue to start at quarterback.

Vince Young, Tennessee Titans (Image: Flickr)

Young has underwhelmed ever since a strong rookie campaign in 2006. In his sophomore season with Tennessee, Young had 17 interceptions to go with only nine touchdown passes. Last year, Young started three games before losing the starting role to Collins. In his three games, he had one touchdown and two interceptions. His most memorable moment of the season came when he was hesitant in returning to the game after getting booed in the team’s home opener.

With Collins at quarterback, the Titans had a very successful season in 2008. After beginning the year 10-0, Tennessee lost to the New York Jets in Week 12 but bounced back to finish the season at 13-3. However, in the playoffs, the Titans lost 13-10 against the Baltimore Ravens to end their run prematurely.

Collins didn’t put up spectacular numbers but he did a fine job of managing Tennessee’s offense. He finished the year with 2,676 yards, 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

For Young to win back the starting job, he will have to show the team that he’s willing to put in the work during the offseason, play well during the exhibition season and prove that he’s capable of being a leader.