The curious case of Vince Young and his status with the Tennessee Titans is a subject we’ve discussed a time or two on Total Titans.
We were (mostly) pleased with Young’s commitment to the team’s offseason workouts this spring. Steve McNair also had a few encouraging words regarding Vince’s maturation as a player and a man.
Unfortunately, maturation wasn’t exactly the first thing that came to mind when I read that VY issued a passive “play me or trade me” demand in a recent interview.
Vince’s words were somewhat disappointing to read, especially considering the progress he’s made this offseason.
As I’ve already mentioned, VY has dedicated himself to being in a position to succeed if his number is called this year. His presence at offseason workouts was a solid indication of his newfound understanding of the rigorous demands associated with being a successful quarterback in the NFL.
This new-and-improved attitude was a breath of fresh air compared to his words and behavior after being booed during last year’s opener with Jacksonville. Maybe just maybe, many of us thought, Vince had learned a lot from the disaster of a season also known as 2008, and in 2009, he would begin the journey of traveling down the road to redemption.
Stealing a phrase from ESPN’s Lee Corso, “Not so fast, my friend!”
Vince’s recent words suggest that he still has a ways to go if he expects to turn things around in Nashville. Venting to a Baltimore news station isn’t going to get him any closer to reclaiming his job as the starting quarterback of the Tennessee Titans.
To accomplish his goals, Vince needs to continue what he’s been doing up to this point in the offseason: quietly going about his job and impressing head coach Jeff Fisher with a high-level of professionalism and dedication, not spouting off about his frustration with not being a starter during an interview.
Actions speak louder than words, Vince.
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