Vince Young Keeps His Grip on Titans' Backup Job

Vince Young's role for the 2009 season will be the same one he had in 2008 -- as Kerry Collins' backup, as Jeff Fisher confirmed that he has held off Patrick Ramsey's challenge.

"He's always been our No. 2 quarterback and he'll remain that,'' coach Jeff Fisher said. "He's done a nice job most of the time on the field in games as well as on the practice field.''

If you want to be precise, Young hasn't always been the Titans' No. 2 quarterback. It's a new role that he only fell into during the 2008 season. And the fact that Fisher had to reiterate that he has held onto the job is another sign of how Young's star has fallen in Nashville.

But this preseason has been a step forward for Young. He has been inconsistent, but he has showed decent accuracy and the ability to move the chains -- he just needs to cut down on the turnovers after throwing three interceptions and losing a fumble in four games this preseason.

The decision to keep Young as No. 2 may also mean that Patrick Ramsey is on thin ice. The Titans could carry three quarterbacks, but there's a chance that they could opt to use that roster spot elsewhere. Last year the Titans carried three veteran quarterbacks (Chris Simms was No. 3), so there is a precedent for Tennessee to keep Ramsey.