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[Official] Reggie Bush or Someone else -- Vince Young out of running

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by Castor27, Jan 11, 2006.

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  1. bigtexxx

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  2. Baqui99

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  3. gucci888

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    610 reported that the Texans have called a press conference tomorrow to announce Carr's extension. Que reggie and ic with the "I told you so" post. :D

    No, but nothing suprising really.
     
  4. tinman

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    great, if Vince goes to the Titans, he's going to John Elway us .
     
  5. Desert Scar

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    Contrary to what many may think of my views, I would not object too much if the Texans can trade down to #2-#4 and select Bush or Dbrick plus that team's 06 3rd and 07 1st.

    I'd prefer VY a Texan, but if they get Bush/Dbrick lower plus some serious other compensation (future 1st rounder + maybe more) the move would be more palatable.
     
  6. Blatz

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    I didn't think anyone took that "skills challenge" seriously, for good or bad.



    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11244602/

    Young's handlers aren't handling their business
    Texas QB's appearance in skills challenge showcases only his weaknesses


    By Matt Hayes
    Sporting News


    He was the first player on the field, standing tall, smiling wide and clowning around as he always does. Now the key question: Why was he even there?

    Why was Vince Young, the hottest football player on the planet, participating in a cheesy made-for-television "all-star challenge" in Miami? Why would a player who has nothing to gain and everything to lose as a top draft prospect be part of an informal workout -- because that's what it was -- in an environment over which he had no control?

    "I've been working out at home really hard, and I needed a break," Young says.

    Fine. Go to the Bahamas. Go to Europe. Go anywhere but to some skills challenge that exposes weaknesses to Texans owner Bob McNair -- the guy debating whether to spend millions on you -- and his personnel department.

    "I wouldn't have him anywhere near here," one agent said through the glare of the South Florida sun.

    Meanwhile, Young's agent, Major Adams, a friend of the Young family and not as -- what's a nice way to say this? -- experienced as some other agents, declares, "If you have nothing to hide, why hide?"

    Well, here's why: Young was set up to fail in this event. And when it was over, he hadn't shown nearly the accuracy of UCLA's Drew Olson or Alabama's Brodie Croyle. He looked on par with Clemson's Charlie Whitehurst -- who still is recovering from shoulder surgery. There's a reason colleges have pro days, when pro scouts come to campuses to watch players work out in their environment, throw to their teammates and, more than anything, perform in their comfort zone.

    At one point in the skills competition, the four QBs were paired with pass catchers. Young was paired with Memphis running back DeAngelo Williams, the only nonreceiver in the group, and the two didn't connect on three of five passes.

    There also was a deep throwing test in which quarterbacks were asked to throw the ball as far as they could while keeping the ball between the hash marks. Young scratched to the right on his first two attempts. Before the third throw, Adams yelled, "Aim it this way (left)." I'm not sure if he was joking or serious, but the third throw hit the right hash mark barrier. There is too much riding on Young's future -- he wants to play for his hometown Texans, who would have to give up on former No. 1 overall pick David Carr to pull the trigger on Young -- to noodle around in Miami for a measly appearance fee. His management team had better tighten up and get a grip on what's best for its client.

    Young says he will work out at the NFL Scouting Combine but won't lift or run. He'll follow the same plan at his pro day in late March in Austin. The goal, he says, is to focus on throwing and eliminate any doubt about his funky mechanics or accuracy.

    I have no doubt about Young's ability to throw. His ability to choose a competent management team is another story.
     
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    If young was "set up to fail" the QB comp, am I mistaken, or did he not win the freaking thing? and finish first or second in all of the events? :confused: Gosh, don't throw me in that briar patch. :rolleyes:
     
  8. reggietodd

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    We aren't drafting a quarterback.
     
  9. DaDakota

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    Don't bet on it.

    DD
     
  10. reggietodd

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    He may have won, I don't remember, but even if he did, it isn't saying much because of the other stiffs that were in the competition. I think thats what the article is getting at. Its just a silly competition though. I personally don't put any weight on it.
     
  11. reggietodd

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    Wanna bet?

    RT
     
  12. DaDakota

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    Sure, I already have one sig bet, what do you have in mind?

    DD
     
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    I wouldn't say Drew is a stiff, he put up great numbers against Pac 10 defenses. Croyle isn't without talent either, elite 11 qb who has had some injury issues. Whitehurst was talented enough to beat ATM.
     
  14. DaDakota

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    So is any dead grandmother, but I doubt they get drafted.
     
  15. reggietodd

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    If you win, you get my sig for 6 months. If I win, you have to stop signing DD at the end of all your posts.
     
  16. DaDakota

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    Woah, that is a long bet for a forever bet, not exactly equal.

    DD


    DD


    DD


    Is it?

    DD
     
  17. reggietodd

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    no DD sigs for 6 months. My way of contributing to the site. Helping Clutch reduce bandwidth.
     
  18. DaDakota

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    Reggie,

    I will do a month, but that is such a habit, that it will be hard to break.

    DD
     
  19. reggietodd

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    ok 1 month and you get my sig for 1 month. Its a bet!
     
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