Tennessee Titans Morning Links: More Domination, Less Bongo Playing Edition

by August West on Jul 29, 2009 8:38 AM CDT in Tennessee Titans Links

Vince Young's E:60 interview last night was very compelling stuff. It was a lot less exploitative than the initial releases looked a few months ago. The only sketchy moment in the interview are the assertions by VY and Albert Haynesworth that some part of this situation is the franchise's fault. I just don't see it that way looking in from the outside. There's absolutely no way to tell how McNair's passing will affect this situation though. Jimmy will have more later today.

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i thought Vince came off pretty bad in that interview

i still REALLY want him to succeed, its just that he comes off as so dim-witted and sensitive i srsly think he might not be able to pull off being a qb in the NFL.

i fear he is incapable of rising to the challenge

also, that interview had TOO MUCH MOM dewd.

by guilded on Jul 29, 2009 9:09 AM CDT reply actions

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The only sketchy moment in the interview are the assertions by VY and Albert Haynesworth that some part of this situation is the franchise’s fault. I just don’t see it that way looking in from the outside.

It’s worth noting that he goes on to say that McNair’s death has brought them closer as “an organization, as a team, as a coach, as his quarterback, as leader of his team.” The part you’re referring to was the older piece of the interview. Not that it excuses anything, but it feels like things are getting better between coach and player.

by SuperHorn on Jul 29, 2009 9:12 AM CDT reply actions

agreed on that point.

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by August West on Jul 29, 2009 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions

albert pissed me off

a lot.

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by hal41605 on Jul 29, 2009 11:15 AM CDT reply actions

I don't like that Albert is dissing the Titans after the head stomping incident.

He was welcomed back and forgiven for that incredibly dumb move. I have liked Albert for years, but now my view is changing after this.
VY, it is time to move on. I wouldn’t curse the team that is paying me millions to sit on the bench and cash paychecks if I were him. He should put a smile on his face and pretend that nothing is wrong until he gets a shot again. He put himself in this situation by refusing to play when called on. When you are counted on to perform, that is your job, despite the boos and naysayers. It may be real hard to do that in those moments, but that is what separates the true performers from the wannabe athletes.

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by Joy kat on Jul 29, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions