Simms takes backup role for Titans
Tennessee Titans09/10/2008 7:35 AM The Nashville Tennessean reports with Titans QB Vince Young out indefinitely, the Titans on Tuesday began firming up their back-up plans. Those plans include veteran QB Chris Simms, not former Montgomery Bell Academy star Ingle Martin. MRI results Tuesday confirmed Young, injured in Sunday’s win over the Jaguars, has a left MCL sprain. While the team had no timetable for his return, early indications are it could keep him out from two to four weeks. But there were also indications the team might be prepared to let QB Kerry Collins lead the way if the team is playing well even when Young returns. On Tuesday, the Titans agreed to terms with Simms, who will serve as Collins’ backup starting with Sunday’s game at Cincinnati. Read more