The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... NFL Network's Michael Lombardi said he's learned Locker is the favorite for the Titans' starting QB job on "Inside Training Camp Live" on Tuesday.

Diehards Line:According to Lombardi, the hope and expectation inside the Titans' building is that Locker will take the job. The second-year pro is the man the Titans want leading the team, even with a difficult early schedule. As NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal suggests, despite Matt Hasselbeck's solid performance last regular season, Locker's explosive skill set can't be denied. So while this news runs contrary to a number of predictions over the offseason, Lombardi's reporting makes sense. As Rosenthal put it: "All things being equal, why wouldn't the Titans want their quarterback of the future to become their quarterback of the present?" Hard to argue with that logic; it'll be interesting, however, to see how difficult Hasselbeck can make their decision.