Expect Titans’ Young to bounce back

By Marc Hudgens  |   Tuesday, October 09, 2007  |  Comments( 0 )

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It's hard to imagine Vince Young threw three interceptions against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. But it's even more difficult to believe Tennessee won the game in spite of the second-year QB's poor performance.

The Titans' defense, which scored both of the team's touchdowns (one via fumble return, the other a pick), should take a bow.

Outside of that, Young's performance looked OK on paper (20 of 33 for 157 yards). He was clearly flustered against the Falcons, but the 2006 first-round pick could bounce back this week against Tampa Bay's 12th-ranked defense.

Young will have his hands full, for sure, because what bolsters the Bucs' strong defensive ranking is their ninth-rated pass 'D', which is tied for fifth in the league in interceptions (six).

As far as last week goes, rust (the Titans were coming off a bye) was probably the former Longhorn's problem. Prior to the Atlanta game, Young only threw two picks in the previous three contests. Needless to say, it would be shocking if Young turned the ball over multiple times against Tampa -- it's just not his style to do so. Normally, Young protects the ball.

Look at it this way, the last three times Tennessee kicked off the season at 3-1, it went on to the playoffs. The most recent playoff berth, 2003, reflected the Titans owning the No. 5 spot in the league in passing, which is a far cry from today's 30th position. This year, the team will have to focus on passing if it wants to revisit the playoffs. And they have the talent under center to make it happen.
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About Marc Hudgens

Marc Hudgens has been with RealFootball365 since 2007, covering college football, specifically Clemson and Oregon. He also writes for SouthernPigskin.com covering the ACC. He enjoys the acidic wit of Hunter S. Thompson, is a freelance graphic designer and has written several screenplays. He ...
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