Young Sidelined as Redskins Topple Titans

Pro Bowl QB violated team rules; sits out preseason opener

By Greg Atwan, Newser User

Posted Aug 12, 2007 11:24 AM CDT

(Newser) – Titans chief Jeff Fisher tested out a new spot for his star QB in the preseason opener against Washington: the bench. Pro Bowler Vince Young was moored for violating an unspecified team rule, putting Kerry Collins and Tim Rattay in charge of Tennessee's offense last... Read full story »

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