Article critical of Young

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by TitanJeff, Apr 3, 2008.

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  1. Torch7

    Torch7 Camp Fodder

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    I know I will be jumped on for comparing College to the NFL, but I want to remind some posters that Vince lead the NCAA in passing efficiency his Junior Season, after he struggled early in his college career, and threw for more than 3,500 yards, he was also the #1 QB in the Nation coming out of Highschool. Saying that, its not like he was some sort of side-show act that ran for 200 yards a game up into this point of his career.

    Looking at his abilities I think Dinger has already started to address one of the issues with Vince's passing.... "Foot work". If he makes strides with his footwork, you will see strides in his accuracy. The second is something that comes with time, it appears his decisions are a bit slow at times, as he gets more comfortable in the passing game and with his receivers I believe you will see great progress.

    Vince is better than alot of folks give him credit for, and people find ways to point out the negatives, but I saw some positives in his play thus far.

    Don't count him out yet... he is a proven overcomer, and I think the present struggles, will only make for a better Franchise QB.
     
  2. Nine

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    QB statistics after two years...

    John Elway....337-639, 4261 yds, 25 TD, 29 INT, 67.9 passer rating
    Steve Young...267-507, 3217 yds, 11 TD, 21 INT, 63.1 passer rating
    Brett Favre*...620-995, 6530 yds, 37 TD, 39 INT, 77.4 rating

    *-since he threw only four passes as rookie, I've included Favre's first three years



    Boy, those guys had HOF written all over them, didn't they?

    Vince Young...422-739, 4745 yds, 21 TD, 30 INT, 69.0 rating​

    At this point in his career, VY is slightly behind where Favre was at a similar stage, but is slightly ahead of John Elway and Steve Young.

    In a direct comparison of all QB's drafted in 2006, only Jay Cutler has a higher passer rating than Vince Young. Vince has more combined TD's than any other player drafted in the past two years, regardless of position.

    Forgive me if I'm not ready to write him off just yet.
     
  3. utdtitans

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    Jwill,
    Can you name 3 starting qb's in the nfl now who had significantly better first two years of their career. I know roethlisberger did (but also had a terrible 3rd year). Peyton manning also had a better first two years. Other than those two who else had much better numbers than vince?
     
  4. Tuckfro42

    Tuckfro42 Frozen Donkey Wheel

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    Nine,

    Bravo!!!

    Jwill,

    Racist retort?
     
  5. Yossarian

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    VY will succeed

    patience is not a virtue that many Americans are willing to adhere to

    let us take a lesson from the late, great Leeroy Bro ..err John Quincy Adams

    "Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish."

    give it time

    and Tuckfro42 - i'm just dying to know where Carpet Capital (sexual innuendo or this place http://www.carpetcapitol.com/ )
     
  6. Tuckfro42

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    Yossarian,

    No sexual innuendoes here. Dalton, GA = "Carpet Capital of the World"
     
  7. Gunny

    Gunny Shoutbox Fuhrer

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    Something to really be proud of there.
     
  8. Tuckfro42

    Tuckfro42 Frozen Donkey Wheel

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    Yes it is.

    Thanks Gunny.
     
  9. Yossarian

    Yossarian I am Him.

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    ahh makes sense

    you can never tell sometimes

    people are getting way too good at turning EVERYTHING into a sexual innuendo

    good to have you here at gotitans
     
  10. vslyke

    vslyke In Dinger We Trust

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    Very good point. I'll bet right now that VY will have a passer rating over 80 this year. I think Dinger and Crumpler will give him the support we've lacked for him. And Cutler has way better WRs than VY does.
     
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