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there's an intriguing Fisher quote in that article"We expect 100 percent commitment from Vince and will accept nothing less than that," Fisher said.
I applaud the humanistic sentiment in this, and it could happen. Businesses have a tendency to look at financials as well though and although not knowing VY's contract, if his base salary and/or non performance bonus(es) are substantial this could play a very largo role in any decision taken by the Titans with regards to Vince Young, the player under contract with the Titans.
Vince didn't play much in 08 and has 6 more months til camp opens in 09. Vince has the time to go thru therapy with a psychologist. It's all on him. IMO he is lucky to have a job and not be fired for walking off the job. He is very well paid for a backup and if he's not taking the time to learn from Kerry, study the O, work on his game, there's nothing wrong with the Titans cutting or trading him. I gather the Titans want a change in attitude and re-dedication to the game. If he is seeing a great psychologist(like his money can afford) then the Titans should see that change in attitude already. People that want to make a big change in life are fairly transparent. It's been since September. If they wanted to move him now, I don't think the Titans need to wait til camp in July to move Vince and be patient-september til march(new contract year) is 6 months. Name another job that gives ya 6 months to get your head on straight. Again, I think people making a dramatic character change/improvement in life are quite transparent and the Titans probably already know.I have thought Pacman should be cut if he doesn't "grow up" and live more responsibly. I have felt like Chris Henry should be waived if he doesn't accept responsibility for his actions and act accordingly. I hate when guys refuse to showup to offseason workouts so they can hang with their boys in Miami as if they're more important than the team. I think many people have felt similarly. Vince is no criminal but, there's nothing wrong with a team wanting a change in attitude or mindset. It's fairly common in the NFL. I do not think the Titans have to be patient with their millions of dollars invested into Vince and give him til July to get better, re-evaluate his personal character etc. They may. We all know Henry and Pacman were afforded tons of time to straighten out their heads. They don't have to though-6 months is quite considerable, compassionate, and more than sufficient for Vince to show some improvement. They could throw him another 4 months til camp in July. 10 months is "insane" for an employer to give someone to get better and keep paying them.I would bet Vince Young is one of the top 5 most popular athletes in Texas. Big city people would have eaten him up. He got upset about booing? Wow would he have been different in Chicago or NY or San Diego. He went to Tennessee. He's been fortunate. He can go back to Texas if he just wants to be adored. No big city franchise will cheer on interceptions and bad throws. They'll scream and holler and hope for his backup to replace him. He should know this. Jerry "I have to sell out a new billion dollar stadium" Jones has a WR upset and the Titans need WRs. Vince could help him and he could help Vince by letting him sit behind Romo. The Titans don't owe him though.
I think it is coach talk. He would trade him for a second round (maybe even third round) pick in this draft.
No doubt about that!
Same way Owens is the type of player Reid would hate?For the most part, primadonna WRs are all the same. Lets hope Fitz and Calvin change the stereo type. All that said, which coach doesnt want a playmaker on the team? Its a proven fact that TO is a difference maker. History has shown that the 1st year of a TO deal pays off in spades. 2nd and beyond ... not so much. If Ten thinks Owens could put them over the top, why not? TO most likely wont get anything better than a 2 year deal.
I disagreed with you pretty strongly on Tarvaris Jackson, but I'm definitely in agreement not to write off Vince Young... yet. Yes Vince flaked out at the very beginning of last season, but prior to that he'd shown leadership and ability to will the team to wins to a degree Jackson and many other hopeful QBs can only dream of.
Yeah, because if there's one thing that Bill Parcells values in a QB, it's mental frailty.
I like Jeff Fisher, but I don't think he was in position to do much whining about the VY selection. After 5-11 and 4-12 seasons, his leverage was much different during the '05 draft than it is now.
I can agree with much of what you are saying, Chase except that VY has been succesful through three seasons. No way can the 2008 season be called a success for Young. His 2007 season, had they not backed into the playoffs would also have been considered unsuccesful (and could be argued so even with the playoff appearance).Can he work in the Titans scheme? IMHO, yes. Does he want to? Completely different question and even if the answer is yes, he has some people in the organisation to convince about that, not least the players and coaches.
