by Bill Young
Despite the headlines All-Pro Running Back Chris Johnson grabbed with his predictions of 2,500 rushing yards this summer, the Titans will only go as far as QB Vince Young takes them. He must hold defenses accountable for the passing game to balance out one of the league's best rushing offenses. If he fails to do so, the Titans have a long season ahead of them.
Early in this preseason, however, Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young has shown remarkable poise in the pocket for someone who not too long ago would be running for his life as soon as his first read was covered. No one questions his leadership now.
This season is a turning point in Young's career. He can either step up and lead the Titans to the playoffs and potentially more, or crumble under the pressure the way he did early in his career. So far, despite this being preseason, the Titans look like a formidable team in a loaded division. The players appear to be rallying around Young in the same way they once believed in Steve McNair. Tennessee's receivers may not be household names, but coach Jeff Fisher believes that "they're the best group he's seen in years."
High praise to be sure, but the potential for this Titans team to go to the playoffs and do damage is great. Don't be surprised if the Titans start this season the way they ended last season--as one of the league's best teams.
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