SUMMARY: Tennessee Titans fans have been speculating on who their team will take with the third pick of the 2006 NFL Draft since January. Since that time, we've had the Senior Bowl, Combine, Pro Days, personal workouts and visits to Baptist Sports Park and about the only thing which appears certain amongst the smokescreens is that the Titans will use their first-round pick on a quarterback -- especially since owner Bud Adams said it himself a few months back.

Titans fans remain divided as to who that QB will be. Many have been in the camp of Vince Young since his dominating performance in the Rose Bowl. Others claim Matt Leinart is the surest bet. I'm here today to tell you who that pick will be and, more importantly, why history backs that decision.

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Great article! Lot of good info in there.....and the last part of it is the best.....Vince Young WILL be a titan!

I still think Cutler has an outside chance of being taken at #3, but the article makes alot of valid points.

I still think Cutler has an outside chance of being taken at #3, but the article makes alot of valid points.
no chance man, we havent heard anything about cutler for a few weeks, and with reese calling the shots, it looks like we are gonna get ourselves some Vince Young, bipolar, metal, and lazymanjackson will all be happy about this one

Great article with an insight that makes sense. Im ok with any of the qbs that are available at 3 because the gm's and hc's job are probably riding on the pick so they will take the one that is the best in their opinion. If its Young I think Mr Adams will give them time to develop him. I have said here before that if Youngs the pick it will change how Steves situation is handled. The way the McNair thing has been handled so far makes me believe they may be leaning toward Lienhart however your logic on Young makes sense. I have always been a gambler and there is a huge payoff if Young turns out to be the great qb a lot of people thinks he will be. I hope its Young!

Well, they do say History repeats itself.

it looks like we are gonna get ourselves some Vince Young, bipolar, metal, and lazymanjackson will all be happy about this one
I feel so.....left out. :hmm:

no chance man, we havent heard anything about cutler for a few weeks

means nothing.

It's hard to predict, but you've pointed out a really good point. Has Reese learned the lesson of the risk?

I think you just wanted to confuse people by creating the term upside.

Great read Jeff. I believe you have made the most sense of the Titans choice or at least offered the most logical explanation for hwy the Titans will pick Young. After reading this I agree with you and also believe that they will pick up VY. Before reading I thought VY was a smoke screen to try to nab Matt but now Im not sure in fact I think you were dead on in your assesment. Way to go another reason why this is by far the best fan site/forum for Titan fans.

it is a good read but it is one person's opinion

i like this article, very well written, thanks for the insight jeff....

I feel so.....left out. :hmm:
not that i care or anything, but did you use my sig for your avator?

Outstanding article...it almost sways me to think we will take Young which I would be fine with, but, guys, it a contract year, and we go to see some results this year. With Steve all but gone, Leinert can play this year. I think Jeff and Floyd get another year if Leinert shows promise by game 12. I don't think they will be around to see Vince if they go that direction. I think he will be the best of the 3, but he is not as ready as Leinert. Just my opinion.

All good points Jeff, and even though I'm a Leinart guy, I think you are right and we wind up with VY..

leinart maybe ready sooner but in the end vince is going to be better, he has a tremendous upside and this is the exact same position that they were in a few years ago, so for us vince fans it looks good

this is the exact same position that they were in a few years ago, so for us vince fans it looks good

who is they?

who do u think, TITANS

what situation are you talking about?

mcnair = vince young in 1995 or whenever it was, but mcnair even said that young can do things with a ball that hes never been able to do

a few years ago isn't 11, but i get your point now.

Very good article. Excellent.

But have we been burned a little too much by "upside" recently? Specifically Woolfolk, Calico, Pacman. Maybe it makes sense to weight some other factors a little more - though admitedly injuries contribute here.

Very good article. Excellent.

But have we been burned a little too much by "upside" recently? Specifically Woolfolk, Calico, Pacman. Maybe it makes sense to weight some other factors a little more - though admitedly injuries contribute here.
not such with pacman, he wasnt a great cb this year but he will get much better, but he is probally the best kick/punt returner in the league hes so fast i think he ran a 4.32 forty, and we can use him on offense as a really fast weapon or as a decoy, hes gonna be one of the best there is i garuntee it, well i only garuntee that if he is able to stay out of trouble, and i wish i could be a fan of him but i cant because hes just such a jerk to so many people

Pacman's going to jail eventually. Move over Jamal Lewis. Bogota Jones is in the house.

The only good thing about that is we'll get back a HUGE cap relief when it happens.

I hope I'm wrong about this, but come on. A car registered to someone in Vegas with his nickname embroidered into the upholstery where Pacman allegedly gambles all the time? Why is that car in someone else's name? Did he ever own it? Was that a casino loan, or was it reposessed because of debt? Who puts cars in other people's names because they don't want you to know they have off-the-book money?

Too many questions. Too close for comfort. I know nothing has happened yet, but the circle gets closer every day.

But to get back on topic, great read by the way.

I thought the official time was 4.38, btw.

On Pacman - I love what he brings on special teams, but either the Titans got blindsided by the off-the-field issues or were far too willing to overlook problems for the upside. I can't recall a more disruptive influence on the team since they've been here.

BTW, I think I want some Vince Young too, but admitedly I don't have much to base it on other than the superstar performance in the Rose Bowl.

I'd also be in favor of trading down if the price is right and the Titans evaluate all 3 QB "close enough". Seems there's a lot of talent in this year's draft and picking up some extra 2nd and 3rd rd picks makes sense too if we can still get one of 3 QB in the first.

Vince Young sux .... hehheheeee

Very good article. Excellent.

But have we been burned a little too much by "upside" recently? Specifically Woolfolk, Calico, Pacman. Maybe it makes sense to weight some other factors a little more - though admitedly injuries contribute here.
There's no way we can judge the Pacman choice yet. As for Calico and Woolfolk, some will say injuries have impacted both to the point it isn't fair to judge them either. I think this season will make or break both of them.

Look for history to repeat itself.
If available with the third pick of the 2006 NFL Draft,
the Titans will take Vince Young.
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I think Jeff and Floyd get another year if Leinert shows promise by game 12. I don't think they will be around to see Vince if they go that direction.

TitanFanBudMan - good point on need to win now.

Regardless of who they pick it doesn't seem the Titan's way to throw a rookie QB in there. Reese has said he likes to sit them - that playing them too soon can mess up good prospects permanently.

There's no way we can judge the Pacman choice yet. As for Calico and Woolfolk, some will say injuries have impacted both to the point it isn't fair to judge them either. I think this season will make or break both of them.

Wow Jeff, you are right on the this year making or breaking, based on how things went for Tony Beckham in particular. Two or 3 games into the season and people were darn near calling for his retirement. I believe Andre and Tyrone will explode literally and regardless of expectations or preceptions, both of these guys playing better, obviously makes the Titans a better team.

hes got the best upside of any qb that i have ever seen!

Wow Jeff, you are right on the this year making or breaking, based on how things went for Tony Beckham in particular. Two or 3 games into the season and people were darn near calling for his retirement. I believe Andre and Tyrone will explode literally and regardless of expectations or preceptions, both of these guys playing better, obviously makes the Titans a better team.
It'll be difficult for both, I think. They both know they have one shot left and if the coaches don't see them as being part of the team's longterm plans, they may not get as many opportunities. They'll have to really show something on the practice field and take advantage of any opportunity they get.

Woolfolk has the better shot to stick, IMO. Beckham is gone and Gardner may be as well. The Titans haven't brought in a vet CB (so far) which is a good sign for him.

Calico has Givens now ahead of him and three younger guys breathing down his neck. He could dramatically improve and not have a shot for a longterm deal if the young guys continue to improve.

The pressure is on, but Calico is really in a rough spot. Even if he does really well, and gets another offer, it won't be a great one.

Bennett is off-contract at the end of the season, so it isn't out of the question that Calico may get a good offer.

Remember, that at the end of the season, all the rookies just lost all the energy, injuries cropt up (Ronnie Brown), and they got stressed that they couldn't do the things they did at the start of the season(Pacman).

Anyways, good article Jeff, appreciate it!!!

The pressure is on, but Calico is really in a rough spot. Even if he does really well, and gets another offer, it won't be a great one.

If he could somehow put up similar numbers to McCareins in 2003 (47 catches, 800 yards) he would make real good money IMO with his size and speed. The problem is going to be #1, getting on the field with two decent WRs ahead of him and 2nd year jocking for playing time. Also we have a group of real good TEs. Problem #2 is the QB.

Calico's best bet might be to have Volek as his QB where he can make some big catches. Long TD catches would help his pocket book.

If he could somehow put up similar numbers to McCareins in 2003 (47 catches, 800 yards) he would make real good money IMO with his size and speed. The problem is going to be #1, getting on the field with two decent WRs ahead of him and 2nd year jocking for playing time. Also we have a group of real good TEs. Problem #2 is the QB.

Calico's best bet might be to have Volek as his QB where he can make some big catches. Long TD catches would help his pocket book.
yea, having brandon jones in there withhim is really hard, hes gonna have to work at it much harder than he has before

yea, having brandon jones in there withhim is really hard, hes gonna have to work at it much harder than he has before
I don't think we can count on Jones much until mid-season or later. But Roby and Williams should be better and, if they are productive, will get opportunities. That all eats into what Calico will get unless he begins to play on a much higher level.

Wasn't it Williams who did that 'Twinkle Toes' Toudown last season

Man that was great

If the pick is Leinart, McNair will be released within the week. If Young, look for a three-year deal which guarantees '07.