"Cam Newton is one of the NFL's biggest surprises. Andy Dalton has the Bengals off to a 6-2 start. Christian Ponder and Blaine Gabbert are already on the field.

Another rookie quarterback — the one drafted higher than any except Newton, the first overall pick — will have to remain patient.

Although the Titans have lost two of their past three games, they have no plans to make Jake Locker the starter this season, Coach Mike Munchak said on Monday.

"We are not even thinking that way," he said. "We are 4-4 and we have eight games to go and we are looking at going 12-4."

Veteran Matt Hasselbeck, who signed a three-year deal in July, has thrown for 2,014 yards, with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions."