Sunday, September 24, 2006

Vince Young Might Start Against Cowboys...

The Vince Young era in Tennessee might begin as soon as next week.

A Titans front office source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that Young could make his debut as Tennessee's starting quarterback next week against the Cowboys if starter Kerry Collins can't get untracked Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.

Signed to a one-year contract as a free agent on Aug. 29, Collins was essentially force-fed the Tennessee offense, after the team soured on projected starter Billy Volek, and quickly rose to the top spot on the depth chart. But in two losses, Collins has struggled mightily, completing only 23 of 57 passes for 280 yards, with no touchdown passes, four interceptions and a 26.9 efficiency rating.

In Week 2's 40-7 loss at San Diego, the veteran quarterback completed just six of 19 attempts for 57 yards, with two interceptions. Tennessee's only touchdown came on an 18-yard touchdown pass from Young to wide receiver Drew Bennett in the fourth quarter.

Young has seen spot action in the Titans' first two games, completing 10 of 23 passes with one touchdown and one interception.

Volek was traded to the Chargers this week.

Information from ESPN.com senior writer Len Pasquarelli was used in this report.