<p>Marques Colston (NO), Joseph Addai (IND), and Laurence Maroney (NE) are all legitimate contenders, but considering how rare it is for a rookie QB to succeed in his first year, I think Vince Young is the clear front-runner. The Titans, who had no expectations coming into this season, are a respectable 6-7, and Young has won his last 4 games (including wins against the Colts and Giants). His latest game-winning run in OT against Houston reminded me of Michael Vick a few years ago.</p>
<p>you could make a legit case for young since he emerged during the second half. he has three come from behind victories in a row. (NYG, Indy, and against Houston in OT)</p>
<p>Nick Mangold should win it.... just kidding(although he is doing really well this year). I don't think Joseph Addai really belongs with that group(He's doing well, but not the best). In fact im surprised Maurice Jones-Drew of Jacksonville isn't on that list. You could make a legitimate argument for Vince too.</p>
<p>Maurice Jones-Drew has had the best offensive ear of any rookie this year.</p>
<p>But he's a running back. It's immensely more difficult to accomplish what Young has done, which is take control of a fledgling franchise and restore confidence in the team as a rookie QB.</p>
<p>Hey isn't Colston injured for the rest of the year? I swore i heard it somewhere, but i definately could be wrong.</p>
<p>Colston will win. No doubt.</p>
<p>YES!
Vince Young deserves to win this. The Titans were expecting nothing coming into this season, and look where they are now! Finally, another Music City Miracle.</p>
<p>Colston is not injured the rest of the year, but he and Young should be in for a tight race. Colsten was so overlooked, while Vince Young had so much hype, which won't influence the voting, but it makes me like Marques more.</p>
<p>The level of maturity and poise it takes to be a sufficient, let alone good, QB in the NFL is much more than merely being a receiver or running back. Vince Young, hands down. As of right now, that is.</p>
<p>No way! His Wonderlic score is like a 6.</p>
<p>Young is probably the most valuable rookie of the year, but I don't think he's actually the best rookie. I haven't been checking stats lately, but doesnt Colston rank much higher on the WR list than Young does on QBs?</p>
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<p>Stats are just numbers. The Saints have been perfectly fine without Colston. Where would the Titans be without Young? You can't just measure a QB by stats; Tom Brady is the best example. If a young QB can lead a sub-par team to a respectable record in his rookie year, he should always be the front runner for the award barring some phenomenal performance by another position player.</p>
<p>Why has Leinart not been mentioned? His last 4 games have been pretty solid, now that the Edge seems to have some momentum they actually look like they can end the season on a high note.</p>
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<p>Players on severely losing teams, in any sport, rarely win awards, regardless of their statistics. I agree; I think Young wins ROY.</p>
<p>I agree, however, Leinart is certainly not excluded at this point in the game. If they close out with 3 more wins, and Young loses the final three games, Leinart certainly would deserve it. At this point Young certainly is the front runner - he doesn't have a lock on it. Just looking at the statistics, Leinart seems to be performing very well, just a bit light on TDs.</p>
<p>The putrid stink of the Cardinals franchise puts a damper on Leinart's chances.</p>
<p>Also, Leinart is surronded by better talent (Fitzgerald, Boldin, James), so Young is a stronger candidate.</p>
<p>At this point, Colston has the edge.</p>
<p>Young all the way, my friends...........</p>