Will Vince Young get on the field this season?

It's gotta be hard playing behind Kerry Collins, a journeyman quarterback who's going on 37 years old, but such is life for Vince Young. Two years removed from not only being the starting QB but also the face of the Tennessee Titans franchise, he's now stuck carrying a clipboard on the sidelines while Collins try to "manage" the Titan offense.

I guess in some ways it makes sense. With the explosiveness of Chris Johnson and power of LenDale White in the backfield, Tennessee really doesn't need a mobile QB. All they really need is a guy who can step up in the pocket and deliver an accurate ball 10-15 yds. down the field to keep the chains moving and the defense honest. At this stage in Collins career that's exactly what he is. There once was a time when Collins could air it out 40 times a game and throw for 300 yds. while carrying his team to a victory, but those days are certainly behind him. These days he's lucky if he hits 200 yds. in a game (only 4 times last season).

So is it the right decision to keep Young on bench? Is the experience of playing behind Collins going to have the same effect as Aaron Rodgers playing behind Brett Favre for a couple seasons in Green Bay? In my opinion, I think the answer is no. Young is a play maker. Whether it's with his arm or with his legs, he just knows how to make things happen. Of course he's going to make mistakes along the way, but when the game's on the line, you want your play makers in the game. When a pass play breaks down, can Collins avoid a pass rusher, shed a linebacker, and pick up 8 yds. and a first down? I don't think so.

With Tennessee's stout defense and prolific running game, Collins may make sense to some people but to me he's a liability and I think by the end of the season Young will be back in there as the starting QB. Either by injury or inability, Young will get his chance to once again be the man in Tennessee.

Fantasy Impact: In keeper leagues, I think Young is an excellent value. He may not even be a guy you pick up right away, but keep him on your 'watch list' and as mid-season approaches don't hesitate to pull the trigger. By this time next year you'll be glad you did.