Vince Young

Vincent Paul Young Jr. (twitter: @VinceYoung)

Position: QB
Height: 6-5    Weight: 230 lbs.
Throws: Right

Born: May 18, 1983 in Houston, TX
College: Texas   (school history)    (Young college stats)
Drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 33 (2996th overall since 1950)
2-time Pro Bowler (fine print)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

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• 12/31 The High Phive: Eagles Head Coach Andy Reid Fired: It’s finally official according to PhiladelphiaEagles.com. The man who led the Philadelphia Eagles to 1 Super Bowl and 5...
• 12/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Vince Young reaches out to Larry Fitzgerald: Free-agent QB Vince Young (Eagles) reached out to Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald after their 58-0 loss Sunday, Dec. 9,...[+] via Twitter. Young tweeted 'You know I can help. Tell coach.'
• 12/8 FootballPerspective.com: Checkdowns: Most Game Winning Drives in First 12 games: Scott Kacsmar, friend of Football Perspective and the leading writer on quarterback comebacks, noted that Andrew Luck has 5 game-winning...
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• 9/24 FootballPerspective.com: Interceptions per Incompletion (or POPIP): I leave the baseball analysis to my brothers at baseball-reference.com, but I know enough to be dangerous. There’s a stat...

• 8/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Vince Young second in QB rotation Saturday : Buffalo Bills QB Vince Young will get most of the snaps at quarterback in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25, after starting...[+] QB Ryan Fitzpatrick exits.
• 8/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Vince Young emerging in No. 2 QB battle : Buffalo Bills QB Vince Young likely moved ahead in the race to be the team's No. 2 quarterback after a strong performance Friday,...[+] Aug. 17. Young was 8-of-14 passing for 123 yards. His counterpart, QB Tyler Thigpen, was 8-of-15 passing for 56 yards and an interception in the game.
• 8/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Vince Young to lead second-string in preseason outing: Buffalo Bills backup QB Vince Young will quarterback the team's second-string offense during their second preseason game. He was...[+] hindered somewhat in their last game by the team's third-string offensive line. Young is competing with Tyler Thigpen for the backup quarterback duties.
• 8/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Vince Young still not comfortable with offense: Buffalo Bills QB Vince Young is still not completely comfortable with the team’s offense. Young said he is still not relaxed...[+] and hopes more reps in practice and games will help.
• 8/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Hoping to divide QB reps equally Friday : The Buffalo Bills are hoping QBs Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tyler Thigpen and Vince Young receive roughly 20 reps each in the team's preseason...[+] game Friday, Aug. 17. '(It) did not happen last week,' Gailey said of the playing time. 'Tyler got 19 and Vince got 30. We would like to stay at 20 and 20 if we can. With (Fitzpatrick) getting 20, you like to think a game is 60-something plays. Tyler may end up with a few more this week.'
• 8/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Tyler Thigpen second quarterback in preseason game: Buffalo Bills QB Tyler Thigpen was the second quarterback in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 9. QB Vince Young entered the game...[+] after Thigpen was done.
• 8/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Tyler Thigpen, Vince Young struggling: Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said QBs Tyler Thigpen and Vince Young have been inconsistent during practice and neither...[+] has taken the lead for the No. 2 quarterback job. 'They both have not done anything to distance themselves from the other,' Gailey said. 'Both - some things are good one day and some things are bad one day. We just have to keep letting them play. They've got to get a feel of the speed of the game with pads, feeling the pass rush around them, doing the little things they do best.' Young has had trouble getting comfortable with the offense and Thigpen has not shown the accuracy the team wants from his passing.
• 8/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Neither backup QB distancing themselves: Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said Tuesday, July 31, that neither QB Vince Young, nor QB Tyler Thigpen, is distancing himself...[+] in the race for the No. 2 quarterback job behind starter QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. 'Neither one of them has done anything; they both (have done) some things good one day and some things that are bad one day,' Gailey said. 'We just have to keep letting them play.'

• 7/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | No. 2 QB still undecided : Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey remained coy regarding the battle for the team's No. 2 quarterback job, only saying QBs Tyler...[+] Thigpen and Vince Young will battle it out during training camp and the preseason. 'I think it's going to be a good competition,' Gailey said. 'Tyler has the advantage of being here and being in the system. Vince has the advantage of playing in games and the experience. Vince has more experience than Tyler. Tyler has more experience in this offense than Vince. So there's a trade-off there. It depends on who ends up doing the best job during the course of the entire preseason.'

• 6/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Tyler Thigpen, Vince Young rotate in No. 2 QB spot: Buffalo Bills QBs Tyler Thigpen and Vince Young rotated in and out with the second unit during organized team activities (OTAs)...[+] and minicamp. The two are expected to continue their battle into training camp, with the loser likely being cut. Head coach Chan Gailey has previously stated WR Brad Smith will be used as the No. 3 quarterback, mainly for his work in the Wildcat package.
• 6/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Vince Young having problems picking up offense: Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said QB Vince Young is having trouble picking up the nuances of the offense because Gailey...[+] has added things to the playbook each of the last two seasons. 'It would not have been as hard two years ago, but we are in so much more of an advanced stage now than we were two years ago. He is trying to learn what the base concepts are and how we have advanced to where we are today without the benefit of going through the baby steps,' Gailey said. Gainey indicated QB Tyler Thigpen may have an advantage over Young because of he has been in the offense longer.
• 6/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Ryan Fitzpatrick secure as No. 1 QB : Buffalo Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick's job as the team's starting quarterback appears safe as QBs Vince Young and Tyler Thigpen have...[+] struggled in offseason practices. Young is considered the favorite for the backup role, although he and Thigpen have had timing issues in the passing game.
• 6/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Vince Young favorite in No. 2 QB battle?: Buffalo Bills QB Vince Young looks like the clear-cut favorite early on in the battle to serve as the team's primary backup to...[+] starter QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. Young is battling QB Tyler Thigpen for the job.
• 6/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Tyler Thigpen works ahead of Vince Young: Buffalo Bills QB Tyler Thigpen worked as the No. 2 quarterback in practice Tuesday, June 19, at minicamp, while QB Vince Young...[+] worked as the No. 3. Earlier reports have head coach Chan Gailey leaning toward using WR Brad Smith as the third QB, with the loser of the Thigpen-Young battle failing to earn a roster spot.
• 6/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Vince Young not getting a lot of guaranteed money: Buffalo Bills QB Vince Young only received $350,000 in guaranteed money in his one-year deal, which could be a factor when the...[+] team decides if Young will be their No. 2 quarterback. Young will make a base salary of $1.25 million if he makes the team and is scheduled to receive just over $24,000 per game every week he is on the active roster.
• 6/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Tyler Thigpen, Vince Young battling for roster spot: Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey indicated Friday, June 15, that the loser of the backup QB battle between Tyler Thigpen and...[+] Vince Young will likely not earn a roster spot as the third QB. WR Brad Smith is expected to be used as the emergency QB.

• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Assured Ryan Fitzpatrick his job is safe : Updating a previous item, Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix made it clear to QB Ryan Fitzpatrick his role as starting quarterback...[+] was secure before the team signed QB Vince Young. 'Buddy Nix has been a guy that has been very fair to all his player, he's been a guy who's been trying to create a competitive atmosphere,' Fitzpatrick said Wednesday, May 16. 'Buddy caught me in the hallway one day and said, 'We're looking to create some competition for the number two spot at quarterback, we are bringing in Vince Young. We made him an offer. We'll see if he comes. But just to let you know, obviously, you are our guy and we are just trying to get better at every position.' And when people are upfront and honest with you and telling you what is going on, then it makes everything go much smoother.'
• 5/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Vince Young comfortable with role : Buffalo Bills QB Vince Young said he is comfortable with his role as the backup quarterback to QB Ryan Fitzpatrick and will do...[+] anything to help the team. 'It's a great opportunity to be here,' Young said. 'All you can do is come in and work. This league is crazy from injuries, all kind of things. I'm not wishing that on (Fitzpatrick). He's our starting quarterback and I'm behind him 100 percent.'
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Had Vince Young diagram plays during visit: The Buffalo Bills had QB Vince Young diagram plays during his visit to see if he would be able to understand their offense. The...[+] team signed him because they were satisfied with the knowledge he had of the offense.
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Vince Young to compete for backup job: Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix said Friday, May 11, that QB Vince Young will compete with QB Tyler Thigpen for the backup...[+] job, not to be the starter.
• 5/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Feel Vince Young will add competition : Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix feels the addition of QB Vince Young will create competition for the No. 2 quarterback...[+] job. 'We think adding Vince to our roster will create more competition for the backup quarterback position,' Nix said in a statement. 'He brings with him some unique physical abilities that most are aware of and that will make the competition interesting. It's all about improving our team.'
• 5/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | Vince Young in great shape : Buffalo Bills WR David Nelson said free-agent QB Vince Young (Eagles) looked in great shape during his workout for the team Wednesday,...[+] May 2. The Bills provided no update after Young met with coaches and held an on-field workout at the team's facility.
• 5/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | No deal imminent with Vince Young : There is no deal imminent between the Buffalo Bills and free-agent QB Vince Young (Eagles) after Young worked out for the team....[+] He has already left Buffalo.
• 5/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Bills | To work out Vince Young: The Buffalo Bills will put free-agent QB Vince Young (Eagles) through a workout Wednesday, May 2, and the team is likely to sign...[+] him as a backup to QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. Young would compete with QB Tyler Thigpen.

• 4/12 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Vince Young wants to join team : Free-agent QB Vince Young (Eagles) said he would like to play for the Houston Texans, his hometown team. 'I would love to play...[+] at home. That would be a dream come true and anything I can do to help out with the team,' Young said. However, Young added he 'definitely' sees himself as a starter in the league and would be happy to compete for a job.

• 2/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Broncos | Could show interest in several free-agent QBs: The Denver Broncos could show interest in Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent QB Chris Redman, Detroit Lions impending free-agent...[+] QB Shaun Hill, Miami Dolphins impending free-agent QB Chad Henne, Philadelphia Eagles impending free-agent QB Vince Young, New York Giants impending free-agent QB David Carr, New York Jets impending free-agent QB Kevin O'Connell and Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent QB Josh X. Johnson this offseason.

• 1/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Vince Young not expected to returnThe Philadelphia Eagles are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent QB Vince Young this offseason....[+] The Philadelphia Eagles are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent QB Vince Young this offseason.
• 1/3 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Several veterans have expiring contracts: Philadelphia Eagles DL Victor Abiamiri, RB Ronnie Brown, DL Antonio Dixon, OT King Dunlap, WR DeSean Jackson, DL Derek Landri,...[+] DL Trevor Laws, OG Evan Mathis, FB Owen Schmitt, WR Steve E. Smith and QB Vince Young are all veteran with contracts set to expire, so the team will have decisions to make about their futures.

• 12/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | DeSean Jackson upset following Week 13 : Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson was upset with reporters following Week 13 when asked about an incident between QB Vince...[+] Young and him. Cameras caught Jackson appearing noncommunicative on the sideline with Young after a mix-up in which Young was looking Jackson's way on a deep route and the receiver didn't look back. 'If that's what they saw, that's what they saw,' Jackson said. 'I don't have to sit here and answer them questions. My teammates know what it is.' Jackson was also asked why he was spotted warming up with defensive linemen and not his wide receiver group before the game. 'I'm not answering none of that type of question,' Jackson said. 'If you're going to ask something about the game, do that. You're asking questions that don't even mean nothing. Next question.'
• 12/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Vince Young throws four INTs: Philadelphia Eagles QB Vince Young went 17-for-29 for 208 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions against the Seattle Seahawks...[+] in Week 13.

• 11/30 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football Week 13 Starts and Sits: Don’t go crazy trying to make the playoffs. What does that mean? That means don’t start a real longshot over the player you...
• 11/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Vince Young takes first team reps: Philadelphia Eagles QB Vince Young took first team reps Tuesday, Nov. 28, and he is expected to start in the Week 13 game Thursday,...[+] Dec. 1.
• 11/29 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Vince Young likely to start in Week 13 : Philadelphia Eagles QB Vince Young is expected to start in Week 13. QB Michael Vick (ribs) will not practice Tuesday, Nov. 29,...[+] although he will throw on the side and is making progress.
• 11/29 Tyler's Think Tank: Patriots Demolish "Dream Team": The dream is over Philadelphia.  It's time to wake up. Yesterday the AFC East-leading Patriots rolled into the City of...
• 11/26 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Vince Young expected to start in Week 12: Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles QB Vince Young is expected to make the start in Week 12 against the New England...[+] Patriots. 'I think you become more familiar as time goes on,' head coach Andy Reid said Friday, Nov. 25. 'You gain a history with a player, and really going into (the Week 11) game we didn't have much of a history, except for a little bit in the preseason when things are really cut down.'
• 11/23 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football: Points Allowed Week 12 Cheat Sheet: You are staring at your lineup trying to decide who to start and who to sit this week.  You want information, but you are too...
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Optimistic Michael Vick can play in Week 12 : Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said following Week 11 QB Michael Vick (ribs) is considered day-to-day at this point....[+] However, the solid play of QB Vince Young does not make it mandatory for the Eagles to rush Vick back, according to a team source. Still, the team was optimistic that Vick would have the opportunity to be back by Week 12.
• 11/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Vince Young wins first start of 2011: Philadelphia Eagles QB Vince Young completed 23 of 36 passes for 258 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in Week 11...[+] against the New York Giants. He also ran for five yards on six carries, starting in place of the injured QB Michael Vick (ribs).
• 11/19 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Vince Young to startPhiladelphia Eagles QB Vince Young will start in Week 11 in place of QB Michael Vick (ribs)....[+] Philadelphia Eagles QB Vince Young will start in Week 11 in place of QB Michael Vick (ribs).
• 11/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Vince Young has success against New York Philadelphia Eagles QB Vince Young has a career record of 2-0 versus the New York Giants, the Eagles' Week 11 opponent....[+] Philadelphia Eagles QB Vince Young has a career record of 2-0 versus the New York Giants, the Eagles' Week 11 opponent.
• 11/18 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Michael Vick ruled out for Week 11: Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick (ribs) will not play in the team's Week 11 game, according to a league source. QB Vince Young,...[+] who has taken all of the first-team reps in practice this week, will start.
• 11/17 FantasyDaddy.com: Fantasy Football Week 11 QB Rankings: Let’s take a look at my Week 11 QB rankings. Aaron Rodgers leads off the list yet again with a matchup against Tampa Bay....
• 11/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Vince Young could start in Week 11 : The general feeling inside the Philadelphia Eagles' locker room is that QB Vince Young would likely start in Week 11 if QB Michael...[+] Vick (ribs) can't play.
• 11/16 The Hazean: Daily Haze: Week 10 Injuries Destroyed Fantasy Owners: And down the stretch they come! Fantasy owners have made the final turn of the 2011 fantasy football season. The leaders are running...
• 11/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Eagles | Andy Reid mum on potential starting QB for Week 11: If Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick (ribs) cannot go in Week 11, head coach Andy Reid wouldn't commit to a replacement Monday,...[+] Nov. 14. He declined to say whether QB Vince Young or QB Mike Kafka would get the nod if Vick is out. Young is 2-0 in his career against the New York Giants, the team's Week 11 opponent.

• 9/24 Three Rivers Burgh Blog: Steelers Game Day 3 - @ Indianapolis Colts: Steelers and Colts. When you looked at the schedule in the preseason and you saw this game on prime time Sunday Night Football...
• 9/20 Sunday Morning Legend: Should I Pick Up Mike Kafka or Vince Young to Replace Michael Vick? How about Neither?: Well.. that didn’t take long, Michael Vick‘s first injury of the season.  I’m still pulling for the guy to...

• 8/16 Sunday Morning Legend: Handcuff worthy? 2011 Fantasy Handcuff Candidates: Several players out there merit handcuff consideration.  The value of handcuffing depends not only on the value and health of...
• 8/15 Sunday Morning Legend: A Lovely Pair Of Fur-lined Vince Young Handcuffs: Of all the Eagles free agent signings, Vince Young is clearly the most interesting from a fantasy perspective. Normally, I don’t...

• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Unlikely to go after Vince Young: The Washington Redskins likely would not be interested in Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young if he became available this offseason....[+]
• 5/13 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Have not discussed Vince Young: The Minnesota Vikings have not had internal discussions about acquiring Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young, according to a league...[+] source. The Vikings drafted Florida State QB Christian Ponder with the No. 12 overall pick in the NFL Draft and is expected to add a veteran once the lockout is lifted. However, Young, at this time, does not appear to be under consideration.
• 5/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Former coach believes Vince Young can win: Former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said Tuesday, May 10, that he feels QB Vince Young can win in the NFL. 'Vince has...[+] won a lot of games; he's led teams to the playoffs before,' Fisher said. 'I believe he can (win in the NFL). It's just a matter of him finding a place that suits him and be in the right place and work hard.'
• 5/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Interested in Vince Young?: The Washington Redskins are believed to be interested in Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young and may be the frontrunner to add him...[+] this offseason.

• 4/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Moving on from Vince Young: Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak reiterated Thursday, April 21, that the team and QB Vince Young will part ways, no matter...[+] what happens in the NFL Draft, reports Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean. 'That was a decision made months ago and nothing that is going to happen personnel-wise, or how the draft goes, is going to change that,' Munchak said. 'It wasn’t just a Jeff Fisher decision - I think people kind of have that feeling because it happened back then we could change our decision.'
• 4/15 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Chris Johnson hopeful Vince Young returns: While Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson admitted he is a big fan of Auburn QB Cam Newton and believes Newton would be a great...[+] pick for the Titans in this year's NFL Draft, Johnson still hopes the Titans decide to hang onto QB Vince Young, reports Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean. According to Johnson, it is not guaranteed the Titans part ways with Young. 'It is not etched in stone that Vince is going to be gone, so I am not sure what they are going to do at quarterback. A lot of things have changed in the last few months, so maybe Vince will be back?' Johnson said Thursday, April 14. With former head coach Jeff Fisher out of the picture, Johnson feels everything is up in the air. 'We'll just see what happens,' Johnson noted. Johnson did note that nobody with the Titans has said there is a chance Young will return to the team in 2011, and Tennessee officials declined to comment on the situation. Thus far, the Titans have said the plan is to move on without Young as a member of the franchise. If Young is out of the picture, Johnson said he would like to see the Titans select Newton in the NFL Draft if he is available.

• 3/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Vince Young injury update: Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young (thumb) has been rehabbing the injured thumb that ended his 2010 season and said he would be ready...[+] for 2011, according to Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean.
• 3/8 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Vince Young wants to return: Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young has yet to be traded or released by the team, and he has not given up hope of staying with the...[+] Titans, according to Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean. The organization, however, has not changed its stance on Young; it plans to part ways with the quarterback.

• 2/28 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Have received interest for Vince Young: Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Reinfeldt said some teams have called to express interest in QB Vince Young but there is...[+] nothing imminent, reports Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean.

• 1/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Hoping to trade Vince Young: The Tennessee Titans are hoping to trade QB Vince Young this offseason rather releasing him, sources told Adam Schefter, of ESPN....[+] Young is due a $4.25 million roster bonus 10 days after the start of the NFL's year. The bonus will not be due until there is a new collective bargaining agreement.
• 1/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Team still plans to trade or release Vince Young: The Tennessee Titans still plan to trade or release QB Vince Young despite the fact the club parted ways with head coach Jeff...[+] Fisher Thursday, Jan. 27, reports Adam Schefter, of ESPN.
• 1/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Not interested in Vince Young: The Minnesota Vikings do not appear to have any interest in Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young at this time, reports Sid Hartman,...[+] of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
• 1/21 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Craig Johnson would put good word in for Vince Young: Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks Craig Johnson said he would speak positively about Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young if the Vikings...[+] ask about him this offseason, reports Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean. 'I know it is going to be discussed, and I'll put my two cents worth on him because obviously I have more of a relationship with him that most. And then whatever decision is going to be made will be made. Obviously I have a good working relationship with Vince, and he produced pretty well under me,' Johnson said.
• 1/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Vince Young wants to be a starter: Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young has his sights set on competing to be a starter for an NFL team, according to The Associated Press....[+] Young said in an interview with ESPN Wednesday, Jan. 19, that he will work to let his next team know he's an elite quarterback who just wants to win games and be the best. When asked if he could work as a backup, Young laughed. 'I'm going to go into the organization, the team, and compete. That's all I can do, and let them make their own decision after that,' Young said. 'Definitely I am a starting quarterback, an elite quarterback in the NFL. I want to go ahead and start. But like it always is, the coaches have the last word.'
• 1/20 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Vikings | Interested in Craig Johnson: The Minnesota Vikings have contacted Tennessee Titans running backs coach Craig Johnson about the possibility of joining head...[+] coach Leslie Frazier’s staff, according to Darren McFarland, of TitanInsider.com. Johnson has experience coaching quarterbacks as well. If this move were to happen, it might open the door for Titans QB Vince Young to put the Vikings atop his radar.
• 1/18 NFL Mocks: Updated AFC South Team Needs: 1/18/11: One of the most important factors when preparing for the NFL Draft is knowing each and every NFL team. NFL Mocks keeps a very...
• 1/17 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Unlikely to pursue Vince Young: The Arizona Cardinals are not expected to target Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young in the offseason, according to CBSSports.com....[+] Despite his athletic ability, Young’s work ethic and run-in with Titans head coach Jeff Fisher make him an unlikely target.
• 1/6 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Vince Young says trust an issue: Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young said he felt that head coach Jeff Fisher did not ever trust him during his tenure with the team,...[+] according to The Tennessean. 'I have nothing against Jeff Fisher. I just wish he would have trusted me a little more. That was the only issue,' Young said. 'I didn’t feel like (Jeff) trusted me. In the five years I was there, I was always looking over my shoulder. I didn’t feel like I was his guy all the way. I put in a lot of work and my stats and my winning, it showed I had grown. Everything was my fault. But that’s over now. I wish Coach Fisher and Bud Adams and all my coaches and teammates best.'
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Vince Young to be traded or released: Updating previous reports, the Tennessee Titans plan to trade or release QB Vince Young, reports Jim Wyatt, of The Tennessean....[+] Owner Bud Adams made the decision to move forward without Young, who has not yet been informed of the decision. ESPN's Adam Schefter adds that Young's contract cannot be terminated until Feb. 7, which is when waivers begin for a new season.
• 1/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Vince Young will not be on team next year: Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young (thumb) will not be on the team's roster next year, according to owner Bud Adams, reports ESPN's...[+] Adam Schefter.
• 1/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Titans | Owner advised to release Vince Young: Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams is being advised by senior management to part ways with QB Vince Young, according to a league...[+] source, but the decision remains his entirely, reports NFL Network's Jason La Canfora. Adams has yet to make a final decision on keeping head coach Jeff Fisher, but Adams has been made aware of the fact that Fisher will not stay if Young remains on the team. Fisher has one year remaining on his contract, and he does not believe he can win with Young on his team, according to sources close to the coach. And Fisher 'has the right within his contract to play whomever he wants,' according to a source. So Fisher has no intention of relenting on the quarterback issue whenever he meets with Adams.

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