Vince Young to go pro - Page 2

Coach · 01-08-2006, 12:49 PM

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Report: Longhorns' Young to declare for draft

ESPN.com news services

Longhorns junior quarterback Vince Young will declare for the NFL draft at a 4 p.m. news conference Sunday, his godmother told The Dallas Morning News.

Young and his mother, Felicia, met with Young's pastor, Samuel H. Smith, in Houston on Sunday before making the decision, Yolande Levine told The Morning News

According to Levine, Young was on his way to Austin to tell Texas coach Mack Brown his decision to go pro.

"After that performance in the Rose Bowl, I think we all kind of knew which way he was going to go," Levine told the newspaper.

Team and league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that the Texans will pass on Young, a Houston native, and select USC running back Reggie Bush with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, pending the formality of Bush announcing that he is turning pro.

Almost nothing will change that course, the sources told Mortensen.

The Texans will pick up an $8 million option on quarterback David Carr, who was the expansion team's first draft pick four years ago. Texans owner Bob McNair made the decision after getting extensive evaluations from various sources that strongly endorsed Carr, including a favorable report from Dan Reeves, the former longtime NFL coach hired last month as a consultant.

USC's Matt Leinart, who could have been the first pick a year ago had he turned pro after his junior season, still remains the consensus top quarterback in the NFL draft, even if Young comes out. For Leinart, he is likely to be the choice of the New Orleans Saints at No. 2 with Young projected to the Tennessee Titans at No. 3.

Steve McNair, who has been mentoring Young, including a visit to watch the Rose Bowl, will be lobbying the Titans to select Young with the third pick, Mortensen reported. Of course, McNair has to re-sign with the Titans for that to happen.

Leinart also would be desirable to Tennessee, where his former USC offensive coordinator Norm Chow is now calling plays for the Titans.

milkman · 01-08-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

And, regarding Bush - he's electric, but I'm not certain that he'll have a better pro career than White. White is tough as nails and hits the hole hard... I think I'd want him over bush as a pure pounding RB.

I don't know where he's projected to go, but I could see Pittsburg drafting White if he's there when they pick, with Bettis possibly retiring.

ck_IN · 01-08-2006, 01:55 PM

I'm going to go out on a limb and say he has a better pro career Peter Warrick.

He probably will but I think the Gale Sayers comparison is sorely lacking. Warrick is a closer one IMHO.

Mecca · 01-08-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ck_IN

I'm going to go out on a limb and say he has a better pro career Peter Warrick.

He probably will but I think the Gale Sayers comparison is sorely lacking. Warrick is a closer one IMHO.

Because comparing a RB to a WR is a good comparison.....

**Bearcat** · 01-08-2006, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KCJake

Everyone is saying Young is a top 3 pick FOR SURE. How can that be? After one good(great) game?? This guy to me, looks like a poor mans Michael Vick.

To name a couple of others, he came back and beat Ohio State earlier this year, and came back and beat Michigan in the Rose Bowl last year.

I agree with whoever said he needs to sit behind someone for a year.... but he's had the poise the NFL likes to see longer than a week.

ChiefsCountry · 01-08-2006, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ck_IN

I'm going to go out on a limb and say he has a better pro career Peter Warrick.

He probably will but I think the Gale Sayers comparison is sorely lacking. Warrick is a closer one IMHO.

I'll say he will be more like Desmond Howard.

**jAZ** · 01-08-2006, 02:39 PM

I'd say that Vince Young is better compared to Jake Plummer than Michael Vick. He's mobile and a playmaker. But he is able to make plays with his arm.

He's probably a better prospect than Plummer was coming into the league. It will probably take the right situation and as many years to get Young to be consistant like Plummer has been for the first time this year.

Dayze · 01-08-2006, 08:20 PM

if some selects him in the top 15 picks I'll be shocked.

nascher · 01-08-2006, 08:46 PM

get ready for a shock !!!

Halfcan · 01-08-2006, 08:49 PM

Maybe we will get a CB?

Bug · 01-08-2006, 08:51 PM

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get ready for a shock !!!

I'll second that.

Eleazar · 01-08-2006, 09:19 PM

He's more like a Culpepper with better legs than he is Vick.

**jAZ** · 01-08-2006, 09:25 PM

I don't see the Jets passing on Young with their #4 pick. In fact, if I were running the entire draft I would do the following...

1) Titans - Reggie Bush (trade w/ Texans)
2) Saints - Matt Leinart
3) Texans - D'Brickashaw Ferguson (trade w/ Titans)
4) Jets - Vince Young

WilliamTheIrish · 01-08-2006, 10:44 PM

Whoever drafts him has a lot of work ahead of them.

The payoff could be incredible.

Or it could be the football draft equivalent of Portland taking Sam Bowie and letting Jordan get picked by the Bulls.

**luv** · 01-08-2006, 10:51 PM

If he's that good this year, wouldn't he be even better with another year of coaching and experience? Did he graduate early? If not, even though he will make millions as a pro, it's a shame that a career is coming before the opportunity for a free education. I wish him all the best though. I'm sure he'll do great.

Bull · 01-08-2006, 10:56 PM

Young reminds me of Randall Cunningham who played with Minnesota and the Eagles, but possibly better.

01-08-2006, 12:49 PM
Coach Champs! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $5708476	Vince Young to go pro http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft0...ory?id=2284744 Report: Longhorns' Young to declare for draft ESPN.com news services Longhorns junior quarterback Vince Young will declare for the NFL draft at a 4 p.m. news conference Sunday, his godmother told The Dallas Morning News. Young and his mother, Felicia, met with Young's pastor, Samuel H. Smith, in Houston on Sunday before making the decision, Yolande Levine told The Morning News According to Levine, Young was on his way to Austin to tell Texas coach Mack Brown his decision to go pro. "After that performance in the Rose Bowl, I think we all kind of knew which way he was going to go," Levine told the newspaper. Team and league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that the Texans will pass on Young, a Houston native, and select USC running back Reggie Bush with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, pending the formality of Bush announcing that he is turning pro. Almost nothing will change that course, the sources told Mortensen. The Texans will pick up an $8 million option on quarterback David Carr, who was the expansion team's first draft pick four years ago. Texans owner Bob McNair made the decision after getting extensive evaluations from various sources that strongly endorsed Carr, including a favorable report from Dan Reeves, the former longtime NFL coach hired last month as a consultant. USC's Matt Leinart, who could have been the first pick a year ago had he turned pro after his junior season, still remains the consensus top quarterback in the NFL draft, even if Young comes out. For Leinart, he is likely to be the choice of the New Orleans Saints at No. 2 with Young projected to the Tennessee Titans at No. 3. Steve McNair, who has been mentoring Young, including a visit to watch the Rose Bowl, will be lobbying the Titans to select Young with the third pick, Mortensen reported. Of course, McNair has to re-sign with the Titans for that to happen. Leinart also would be desirable to Tennessee, where his former USC offensive coordinator Norm Chow is now calling plays for the Titans.
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jAZ Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Casino cash: $9847493	I'd say that Vince Young is better compared to Jake Plummer than Michael Vick. He's mobile and a playmaker. But he is able to make plays with his arm. He's probably a better prospect than Plummer was coming into the league. It will probably take the right situation and as many years to get Young to be consistant like Plummer has been for the first time this year.
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jAZ Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Casino cash: $9847493	I don't see the Jets passing on Young with their #4 pick. In fact, if I were running the entire draft I would do the following... 1) Titans - Reggie Bush (trade w/ Texans) 2) Saints - Matt Leinart 3) Texans - D'Brickashaw Ferguson (trade w/ Titans) 4) Jets - Vince Young
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WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $5640607	Whoever drafts him has a lot of work ahead of them. The payoff could be incredible. Or it could be the football draft equivalent of Portland taking Sam Bowie and letting Jordan get picked by the Bulls.
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luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $5989600	If he's that good this year, wouldn't he be even better with another year of coaching and experience? Did he graduate early? If not, even though he will make millions as a pro, it's a shame that a career is coming before the opportunity for a free education. I wish him all the best though. I'm sure he'll do great. Last edited by luv; 01-08-2006 at 10:57 PM..
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