Vince Young 'hurting inside'

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

SC bringing it as usual. There have been reports for sometime that Young was unhappy and it is very possible he is suffering with clinical depression as a result of the negative scrutiny he has received, or perhaps a million other things. Maybe a friend died. Who knows? But I am stunned by the lack of compassion so many of you seem to have for someone who is suffering, while going through a legitimately tough situation. Mental health is a serious medical issue in this country, a serious drain on productivity at work, and a destroyer of families.

As SC said, maybe it is nothing at all; but let's hold off ruthlessly judging someone else until we have all the facts.

While your points are all well taken, and IT IS a Damn shame........He's Done in Nashville. I promise you he will be a locker room problem (as he has had a number of questionable things happen over the years) in the leadership category, and I fully believe Collins will seal the deal by making the offense better, as Skinsfan pointed out.

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by Hog1

While your points are all well taken, and IT IS a Damn shame........He's Done in Nashville. I promise you he will be a locker room problem (as he has had a number of questionable things happen over the years) in the leadership category, and I fully believe Collins will seal the deal by making the offense better, as Skinsfan pointed out.

It definitely appears to be unraveling pretty quickly. But I never knew him to be a locker room problem. Can you elaborate on that?

[That Guy]

what a baby... i mean, no offense, but grow up.

he didn't have to enter the draft or sign that contract, but he did - he was a top 3 pick, how could he not expect some negativity if he didn't play well? is he that stupid or naive? didn't the titans catch any of this in the pre-draft?

and the mother should know better than to let that out in public... i don't think that's going to help anyone. I imagine this story make life a bit tougher in the locker room too...

[FRPLG]

He is heading straight down Ryan Leaf territory. This to varying degrees is what happens most often when young(no pun) QBs are thrown into action too early. Look at Rodgers. Granted it is a very small sample of playing time but he doesn't seem off his gourd. Playing QBs early is a bad idea. Despite the relatively few examples of success.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

He's only human. I admire that he's willing to consider ending his career in search of happiness.

[53Fan]

I'd say his perspective on life is a little 'skewed'. He has alot to be grateful for. Maybe someone will help him see that.

[Monkeydad]

I think it's being overblown. According to reports I've heard over the past few days, he got hurt in the game and was a little bummed out about it according to family. He *gasp* left his house without his cellphone!!! Oh no! The team couldn't find him for a few hours and called the police unnecessarily. He was found at a friend's house watching Monday Night Football and eating food. Oh the humanity. He had an UNLOADED gun in his glove box which he always carries...unloaded. Nothing wrong with that other than a possible need for a permit.

Why are we even reading an article that ends with "But he will be fine if people are prayerful and help my baby boy out. He is a young man. He just needs a lot of love and support." ?

Sounds like an overprotective mother more than problems with Vince himself.

It's not so newsworthy. All that's wrong is that her "baby boy" has a boo-boo and can't play with his friends for a while.

He's not a GREAT QB, but he's far from insane OR Ryan Leaf. Now Mike Vick, there's an insane QB, even before the dogfighting. Flipping off his own fans, making water bottles with false bottoms for the airport...

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by Buster

... He *gasp* left his mouse without his cellphone!!!

Damn, his mouse has a cell phone?! I guess he does have a lot to be grateful for.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

Damn, his mouse has a cell phone?! I guess he does have a lot to be grateful for.

HA....fixed now. At least someone read my post.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

Damn, his mouse has a cell phone?! I guess he does have a lot to be grateful for.

Mice need cell phones for that latnite cheese run....oh and too look out for the cat.

[skinsfan69]

The NFL isn't for everyone. Young isn't mentally tough enough to play QB in the NFL. IMO it's the toughest position in sports to play. Only a select few can do it and do it well. It's as simple as that. Plus he's not good enough to consistently make play from the pocket. Floyd Reece blew it on this guy.

[Jamaican'Skin]

I think he probably is not used to having people boo and jeer him, becuase he has been a superior athlete to those he played with from the pee wee leagues to college. Now on this grand stage, he is under performing for the first time, is being booed and has no idea how to deal with it. I don't think its a matter of him being soft or weak, but he does not have the tools to deal with the situation

[firstdown]

He is just a kid and I can see how this stuff gets tough to take at such a young age. How many QB's have failed because of the preasure and not because of their ability. I say a bunch and a bunch that we don't even know how they where affected by the preasure of the game. People point out that he was picked 3rd in the draft and signed a big contract but that to me even adds more preasure for him to perform. How do we know that our own QB is not getting hit by doupt or his confidence shaken. We just don't know how though it is and I'm not going to pile on a kid when going through this.

[Monkeydad]

Young has ability. He's no Patrick Ramsey.


If he can just continue to work hard and improve a little every year, he can be a Donovan McNabb-type QB.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Buster

Young has ability. He's no Patrick Ramsey.


If he can just continue to work hard and improve a little every year, he can be a Donovan McNabb-type QB.

When healthy, McNabb is a top NFL QB who can beat you from the pocket as well as with his legs. I don't see Young as a guy who will ever be able to beat anyone from the pocket.