Young is entering the NFL draft

[spanky1]

It is being reported over at www.profootballtalk.com that Vince is coming out. It appears that Tennessee will take him at #3.

 

[SouthNZoneFan]

It is being reported over at www.profootballtalk.com that Vince is coming out.

You should be careful of what you type... I thought that you meant something else...

 

[NMCard]

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/3573146.html


Jan. 8, 2006, 11:13AM



Texas QB Vince Young to enter NFL draft
By JOSEPH DUARTE
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle
Texas junior quarterback Vince Young plans to enter the NFL draft and forgo his final year of college, a close family friend said today.

Young plans to make the announcement this afternoon at a press conference in Austin.

"He has the blessing of God, the pastor and his family," said Yolanda Lezine, Young's godmother and the family media's spokeswoman. "It's his decision. Everybody is going to support him a 110 percent."

Young capped off his career Wednesday night, rallying the Longhorns from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat two-time defending national champion Southern California, 41-38, in the Rose Bowl.

The Madison product will hire Bus Cook as his agent. Cook is also the agent for Tennessee quarterback Steve McNair, Young's mentor, and Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre.

Young finished with 467 all-purpose yards – 200 rushing and 267 passing – in what some are calling one of the greatest performances in college football history. He is the first player in NCAA history to rush for 1,000 yards (1,050) and pass for 3,000 yards (3,036) in a season. In three seasons, Young is 30-2 as a starter at Texas, the best in school history.

Some draft analysts project Young could be selected among the top 5 in the April draft, possibly as high as the top 3. The Texans, New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans own the top three picks in the draft.

The chance to be selected that high was one of the deciding factors in Young's decision not to return to the Longhorns.

All underclassmen must declare for the NFL draft by Jan. 15. Young will become the first underclassman to leave early in coach Mack Brown's eight-year tenure at Texas.

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[The Commish]

Not surprising. No doubt a smart decision to go pro considering his stock couldn't possibly get any higher.

 

[moklerman]

Obvious choice for Young. I agree his stock couldn't possibly go any higher(see Matt Leinert). However, even though he has ties to Steve McNair would Tennessee be best served to spend the kind of money it will take, on one player? I'm pretty sure the whole reason they've been so bad is because of salary cap hell.

 

[AzCards21]

"He has the blessing of God, the pastor and his family," said Yolanda Lezine, Young's godmother and the family media's spokeswoman.

Well OK then.

 

[Assface]

Obvious choice for Young. I agree his stock couldn't possibly go any higher(see Matt Leinert). However, even though he has ties to Steve McNair would Tennessee be best served to spend the kind of money it will take, on one player? I'm pretty sure the whole reason they've been so bad is because of salary cap hell.

The Titans should request permission to clone Kurt Warner, the only QB worth spending money on.

 

[moklerman]

The Titans should request permission to clone Kurt Warner, the only QB worth spending money on.

They already have McNair and Volek and are just now getting out from under a salary cap nightmare.

 

[Assface]

They already have McNair and Volek and are just now getting out from under a salary cap nightmare.

The Titans are in an ideal situation to draft a QB. McNair is 33 and his injuries are adding up. Volek is 30 and he's not the long term solution to QB for them. He also has enough talent to be a tradeable commodity for them. Volek is better suited for a playoff calibre team that needs a QB.

As you said, the Titans are coming out of salary cap hell, which means that they are lacking talent in many areas and have to rely on a lot of young players. Regardless of who they draft this year they won't be a very competitive team. By drafting a QB with an established vet on the team Young (or whoever they take) has a chance to sit and learn without being thrown to the wolves. By the time he's ready they'll have been able to restock the team via the draft and some free agency.

 

[Pariah]

I'm really pleased to see hi come out. We won't have a shot at him, but it pushes another player to us.

 

[overseascardfan]

I don't know what the Texans are going to do. They have Davis at RB and Wells is a solid backup, they say they are going to keep Carr. They really need O line help but imagine the fans reaction if they take Vince Young. Yes, Bush is the BPA but you have to think the Texans have at least considered it. SF would then end up with hometown hero Bush if that happened.

 

[imaCafan]

V. Young announces he is headed to the 2006 NFL Draft

NCCA | V. Young announces he is headed to the 2006 NFL Draft
Sun, 8 Jan 2006 13:07:40 -0800

Texas junior QB Vince Young has just announced he is bypassing his senior season to head to the 2006 NFL Draft.

 

[joeshmo]

I don't know what the Texans are going to do. They have Davis at RB and Wells is a solid backup, they say they are going to keep Carr. They really need O line help but imagine the fans reaction if they take Vince Young. Yes, Bush is the BPA but you have to think the Texans have at least considered it. SF would then end up with hometown hero Bush if that happened.

Only if Bush falls down to 6h ot 7th which is were the niners will pick depending on a coin flip. Which contrary to past reports that coin flip has not happened yet and wont until after the superbowl.

 

[Stronso]

Young Coming out - per SI.com

Young going pro
Texas QB passes up senior season to enter NFL draft
Posted: Sunday January 8, 2006 3:29PM; Updated: Sunday January 8, 2006 4:32PM


AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Vince Young is headed to the NFL.

The quarterback who led Texas to its first national championship in 36 years announced Sunday he would make himself eligible for the NFL draft.

"I thank God for the opportunity to be in this position," Young said at a news conference. "Hard work has paid off a whole lot."

Young, who led the Longhorns to a 41-38 Rose Bowl win over top-ranked Southern California on Wednesday, could have returned to Texas for his senior season and would have been a favorite to win the Heisman Trophy.

The versatile quarterback accounted for 467 yards against USC -- 200 running and 267 passing -- and ran 8 yards for the winning touchdown with 19 seconds left.

Young thanked many people, including his family and coach Mack Brown, who could not attend Sunday's news conference because of a schedule conflict. He specifically thanked Brown for "helping me become a better man."

Young ends his career at Texas with a 30-2 record -- the best in school history.

His stellar performance in the Rose Bowl increased speculation that he would leave school early and also started a debate about whether he would be the No. 1 pick in April's draft.

Young is Texas' all-time leader in total offense (9,167 yards), career touchdowns (81) and career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (37).

This season, Young became the only player in NCAA history to pass for 3,000 yards (3,036) and rush for 1,000 (1,050) in one season. His 4,086 total yards set a school single-season record.

Young won the Davey O'Brien Award for the nation's best quarterback and the Maxwell Award for the top college football player, but came in second behind USC running back Reggie Bush in the Heisman voting.

Though he's leaving a year early, Young emphasized his bond with Texas, saying, "I'll forever be a Longhorn."

 

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[Arizona's Finest]

I don't know what the Texans are going to do. They have Davis at RB and Wells is a solid backup, they say they are going to keep Carr. They really need O line help but imagine the fans reaction if they take Vince Young. Yes, Bush is the BPA but you have to think the Texans have at least considered it. SF would then end up with hometown hero Bush if that happened.

Your name makes me think this is a honest mistake but Bush played in Southern California and went to high school in San Diego. California is a big state, and as a native who moved to Tempe in high school the two regions of the state couldn't be more different.....

BUT

Alex Smith, supposed franchise QB of San Fran, did play high school ball with Reggie in San Diego so it would still be a good story....they pick too far down in the draft for it to be a reality however.....

Let me bring this up right now though because it makes sense....this is a three player draft, with the draft order being houston, new orleans, and tennessee. While i think it would be impossible to get the texans or saints to give up a chance to get Bush and Lienert and drop to ten, i do see the titans as a viable candidate.

Right now the projected draft picks are Bush (houston has publicly stated so) and LIenert ( this could change but apparently Tom Benson loves Matt and has designs to get the Saints to LA, which would be as story book as it could get for the charmed life that is Matt Lienert. Plus Vince Young right after Aaron Brooks is the kind of mobile athlete-at-QB, that NO is likely to be gun-shy with)....so that leaves the Titans.

So while the Titans need a QB, there is a home grown product that could be had at number ten with a good (but not TOO good) off season by Jay Cutler. Plus they have alot of holes to fill and a guy in Volek who MIGHT be the answer, so to spend a top three pick on Yuung may not be that enticing. The Cardinals need to make a big splash for the new season in Glendale, and have the cap room to take the hit of the #3 signing bonus. If Young could learn under Warner for a year or two, well i would feel very good about his chances to go into his career with Boldin and Fitz in their primes. If something does change with Young (he has an insane combine while Bush and Lienert dissapoint) then maybe its Lienert who falls or even possibly (gulp) BUSH!

So do it now Cards.... you know who is going to be availlable and i would think Denny would love any of the three players available. We would be the young up and coming team of the league if we finally had a young QB to solidfy the rest of our young talent. I think #10, Eric Green, a third rounder this year, and our 1st next year would get it done. It seems like a lot to give up, but its the kind of ballsy move the Cards never make and if it works out, you would never think about what we gave up....

Be proactive, be agressive, and most importantly dont be the Cardinals of old........

And if at all possible, don't let the combines dictate other teams willingness to make the trade. Right now it might be a chance at Vince Young but tomorrow it could be Reggie Bush. And honestly, I would be okay with AJ Hawk in the worst case scenario as i think he will be a pro bowler for years to come.........

 

[Arizona's Finest]

I'm guessing its your college ties rather than your NFL ones that are making you so happy about this decision...........

 

[moklerman]

Tennessee is likley going to be in a perfect situation to build around Young if/when they draft him. Fisher could be gone before next year so there wouldn't be anything stopping them from building everything around Young.

I think he'd actually be a good thing for Texas but simply from a marketing standpoint. I don't know a lot about Young and the weak USC defense didn't really show what Young might be capable of on the next level. I've heard that he was great this year but it was a breakout year so there's always a risk that he's a one year wonder.

Like others have said, I too think this is a good thing for Arizona no matter where Young goes. Draft guy's might know more about this but I've read that Debrickshaw Ferguson is regarded as a Jones/Pace/Ogden talent and would love to see Arizona get that kind of stability on the line.

 

[MaoTosiFanClub]

I'm confused. Building around a QB is acceptable in the Titans' case but not the Cardinals? Would you be endorsing this strategy if Warner happened to sign with the Titans in March?

 

[moklerman]

Building around a QB is acceptable in the Titans' case but not the Cardinals

I'm not endorsing them doing it, but they will be in perfect position to do it. If Fisher leaves then there won't be any resistance or expectations for 2006 so they could draft him and officially go into rebuild mode. I'm not even sure Young will make a good NFL qb but I can see Tennessee taking Young on a marketing level and have it fill seats at least until Young proves himself one way or the other.

 

[red desert]

Wonder if he spoke with Leinart (as was reported he would do) and was advised not to repeat his (Leinart's) mistake.

 

[Redsz]

In honor of Vince Young declaring, NFLdraftcountdown.com has put up his scouting report:

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/qb/vinceyoung.html

Strengths:
Has the type of rare athletic ability that is hardly ever seen...Size is ideal with great height and a solid frame...Great speed and quickness...Outstanding runner and scrambler with tremendous vision...Arm strength is good, but not great...Has a quick release...Still has a lot of upside and got better each year while making a huge leap as a junior...Amazing leader and field general with top intangibles...A gamer who comes up big in the clutch...Can take over and dominate a game.

Weaknesses:
Has an extremely awkward delivery...Mechanics might have to be reworked...Very raw as a passer and is still a better athlete than quarterback right now...Doesn't read defenses all that well...Will make some poor decisions...Needs to adjust to taking snaps from under center and playing in a pro style offense...Might need to sit and learn for a year or two before he is ready to start at the next level.

Notes:
Has as much potential as any player the draft has ever seen...Any team selecting him will be making a huge gamble on greatness with a very high risk / reward factor...Protégé of Steve McNair, who has been like a father figure to him since his sophomore year in high school...More advanced than Michael Vick was coming out of college and could be a transcendent star who revolutionizes the position.

2005: 3,036 yds, 65.2%, 26 TD, 10 INT, 9.3 YPA.

 

[Duckjake]

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Might need to sit and learn for a year or two before he is ready to start at the next level.

Now that's some insightful analysis. Every QB coming out of college to the NFL needs to sit and learn for a year or two. Unfortunately they usually don't get the luxury of sitting and learning that second year.

How they handle getting thrown to the wolves in year two has a great deal to do with their eventual success as an NFL QB.

 

[moklerman]

I think the prospect of possibly drafting Kordell Stewart part II is way too scary to me. If he can be had at a value that's one thing but to go after a "great athlete" whose mechanics are very questionable seems overly risky. A lot of you seem to be real high on Young, but is a project really worth a first round pick?

 

[NEZCardsfan]

I think the prospect of possibly drafting Kordell Stewart part II is way too scary to me. If he can be had at a value that's one thing but to go after a "great athlete" whose mechanics are very questionable seems overly risky. A lot of you seem to be real high on Young, but is a project really worth a first round pick?

OK....even if I give that Young is Steart II......I'd still take him. You act like Stewart was a slug his whole career....he took the Steelers to the AFC Title Game. Fitz and Q are more talented than Plax and Ward.

I'm just a Cards fan. I'm in no position to turn down potential Title game QBs.