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According to espn VY will get the start for Tennessee
According to espn VY will get the start for Tennessee
Just for confirmation:
ans turn QB job over to Young
Posted: Saturday September 30, 2006 6:41PM; Updated: Saturday September 30, 2006 7:31PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Rookie quarterback Vince Young will make his first NFL start for the Tennessee ans on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
The first quarterback taken in the draft at No. 3 overall, Young already had played spot duty in each of the ans' first two games. But the ans are winless at 0-3 and are hoping the quarterback who led Texas to the national le in January can provide a spark to their offense.
The ans chose Young over Matt Leinart or local favorite Jay Cutler in the draft because of his potential.
Coach Jeff Fisher had promised he wouldn't start Young until the rookie was ready, and he publicly said Monday that veteran Kerry Collins would start against Dallas (1-1).
But Collins, who was not signed until Aug. 29, has struggled to pick up enough of the offense to help. Collins has been intercepted six times with only one touchdown and a passer rating of 42.3 -- less than Young's 58.8 rating in spot duty.
Young left Texas after his junior season and a brilliant performance in the Rose Bowl against Southern California. The 6-foot-5 Young made attending all of training camp a priority, and he agreed to terms on a contract the day the ans reported for camp in July.
The quarterback who went 30-2 at Texas doesn't believe starting a rookie quarterback is a sign a team is giving up on a season. He often has cited Ben Roethlisberger, who set a record by winning his first 12 starts as a rookie, as an example he'd like to follow.
"If you think like that, it will be like that," Young said. "But if you have confidence that this rookie guy is going to come in and make plays like Matt Leinart or Jay Cutler or any of those guys, if you believe in those guys, you can win ball games."
Young is 10-of-23 for 133 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He played one series in the ans' opener, and he played one series in the first half and the entire fourth quarter in a 40-7 loss at San Diego.
The ans did as much as possible since the Miami loss to prep Young for his debut. Offensive coordinator Norm Chow said Young has made tremendous strides because he is very determined to be a great player.
"He studies, he works and he's disciplined. He has great leadership skills. He's determined, and because of that, the work ethic comes along with it. If you're willing to work at it like he is, you continue to get better," Chow said.
The ans almost forced themselves into this decision with the way they have handled the quarterback position this year.
They traded Steve McNair, Young's close friend and mentor, in June after not allowing the one-time co-MVP to work out on their property. They made Billy Volek the starter at that time, then brought in Collins after their third exhibition, and Volek demanded to be traded that same day.
Tennessee finally traded Volek to San Diego on Sept. 19. Collins played better last week in a 13-10 loss at Miami, but Young's athleticism, confidence and knowledge of the offense already has his teammates looking forward to what he can do.
"He settled down really quickly," receiver Drew Bennett said. "He's picked up the offense really well, and I think everybody thinks he's on the brink of being a really great player."
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i doubt dallas will win
I call rape
Well at least it's Moose, Goose, and calling the game. Fox's #2 broadcasting team is better than their "#1" team Aikman, Joe Suck, and Pam oliver
Should've made the bet if the Cowboys will win by 20 or more.
I do believe I called rape
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