Citing a source close to the team, ESPN is reporting that Titans head coach Jeff Fisher has already told QB Kerry Collins that he is their choice to be the starter at quarterback next season, and hopes to re-sign him to a new deal soon.

Obviously this move underscores the team’s lack of faith in QB Vince Young, and they are seemingly content to pay Young his huge contract to stay on the bench for the time being. Young has promised to work hard this off-season to get himself physically and mentally ready to play next season, but could have issues dealing with his semi-permanent demotion unless the team finds a way to use him off the bench.

Collins took over the starting job early last season, and led the Titans to the AFC South crown and home-field advantage in the playoffs, before being knocked out in the divisional round by the Baltimore Ravens. He is currently slated to be the third QB for the AFC squad in the Pro Bowl, after Jets QB Brett Favre decided not to play.