Cardinals to work out Vince Young on Tuesday – Vince Young | FA

21 Oct
2012
The Cardinals will work out free agent Vince Young on Tuesday.
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Vince Young cites ‘betrayal’ for financial woes (Yahoo! Sports)

20 Sep
2012

File - In this Aug. 25, 2012 file photo, Buffalo Bills' Vince Young throws against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Six years after entering the NFL as the third player taken in the draft, Vince Young finds himself without a team and with only a fraction of the money he received from a contract that paid him a guaranteed $26 million. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)

DALLAS (AP) -- Former NFL quarterback Vince Young is downplaying what he calls ''unfortunate'' financial problems caused by the ''betrayal'' of trusted advisers.


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On July 30, 2006, Vince Young, the No. 3 overall pick of the 2006 NFL draft, signed a six-year contract with the Tennessee Titans that was worth just over $48 million, had a maximum value of $57.79 million, and contained $25.74 million in guaranteed money.

Just over six years later, Young is not on the NFL radar screen and has run out of money, the Associated Press reports.

Young earned over $30 million of his rookie contract and banked another $4 million last season with the Philadelphia Eagles. Young signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Buffalo Bills in May, but that deal included just $350,000 in guaranteed money and the former University of Texas standout was released in favor of Tyler Thigpen and Tarvaris Jackson in August.

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Young's financial mess has been well-documented. In June, Young filed a lawsuit against his former agent, Major Adams II, and financial adviser, Ronnie T. Peoples of Peoples Financial Service. In the suit, Young claims that at least $5.5 million of his money was misappropriated by Peoples Financial Service. The suit came on the heels of Young defaulting on a $1.9 million loan obtained in Young's name with Pro Player Funding LLC, which has received a $1.69 million judgment against the former Heisman Trophy finalist.

According to Trey Dolezal, Young's attorney, the loan with Pro Player Funding was obtained by Adams and Peoples, who Young has accused of falsifying documents, forging his signature and impersonating him for their own financial gain.

"They conspired to take Vince's money," Dolezal told the Associated Press. "It's that simple."

What's not so simple is Young's path back to the NFL. His opportunity with the Bills may have been his last shot for a steady NFL paycheck. Bills head coach Chan Gailey is a creative offensive mind who could have used a player with Young's mobility, but a 48.1 percent completion percentage and a pair of interceptions in the preseason helped seal his fate with the club. Another factor was Thigpen's willingness to take a $1 million pay cut to remain with the team, a move that Young, who was due $1.25 million in salary, a $300,000 roster bonus in the opening week of the season and $6,250 for each game he was active ($100,000 total), couldn't make.

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Dolezal believes that Young's financial situation may have been a factor in the Bills' decision to release the quarterback.

"I wasn't in the room when they (the Bills) made a decision, but what would you think? It certainly wouldn't help me if I'm the owner or the head coach knowing all this is going on with Vince and then he goes out and plays poorly," Dolezal said.

A possibility for Young could be the CFL. After his release from Buffalo, Young was added to the Montreal Alouette's "negotiation list," which would give them exclusive negotiating rights. The Als currently have the ageless Anthony Calvillo, Adrian McPherson and Josh Neiswander on their quarterback depth chart. Another possibility is the United Football League, which is attempting to restart in a few weeks and has a contract with the CBS Sports Network.

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File - In this Aug. 25, 2012 file photo, Buffalo Bills' Vince Young throws against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. Six years after entering the NFL as the third player taken in the draft, Vince Young finds himself without a team and with only a fraction of the money he received from a contract that paid him a guaranteed $26 million. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)

DALLAS (AP) -- Six years after entering the NFL as the third player taken in the draft, Vince Young finds himself without a team and with just a fraction of the money he received from a contract that guaranteed him $26 million.


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Bills acquire QB Tarvaris Jackson, release Young (Yahoo! Sports)

27 Aug
2012

Buffalo Bills' Vince Young kneels on the turf after throwing an interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of a preseason NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. The Steelers won 38-7. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Vince Young was too inconsistent to win the Buffalo Bills backup job, so now the team's giving Tarvaris Jackson a shot to prove himself.


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Bills dump Vince Young after awful preseason – Vince Young | BUF

27 Aug
2012
Bills released QB Vince Young.
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Bills QB Young seeks protection from loan company (Yahoo! Sports)

22 Aug
2012
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Vince Young filed a request seeking a protective court order to stop a company from collecting nearly $1.7 million on a loan the Buffalo quarterback said he has no knowledge of ever taking out.
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Gailey: QB Young has edge to win Bills backup job (Yahoo! Sports)

20 Aug
2012
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Two completions - one deep and another a check-down - went a long way in providing quarterback Vince Young the edge in the fight to be the Buffalo Bills' backup.
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First Down: RGIII is about to go up, up and away

18 Jul
2012
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Prior to last season, the perception of rookie quarterbacks was largely negative. The majority of fantasy players believed what Dan Marino, Peyton Manning, Vince Young and Ben Roethlisberger accomplished in their inaugural campaigns was extremely rare.

For years scouts, general managers and coaches stated and restated the position's harsh demands combined with the increased speed of the NFL game virtually guaranteed growing pains. Patience needed to be a virtue. Carson Palmer, Eli Manning and Matthew Stafford all paid off long-term. Conversely, a certain buffet-crushing former No. 1 pick with an affinity for the "Purple Drank" never did. All rookies are risky.

But what Cam Newton and, to a lesser extent, what Andy Dalton achieved in Year 1 challenged traditional views. The former's record-shattering 2011 smashed the "Thou should never draft a rookie QB" commandment, ushering in a new age in fantasy football. Anyone who continues to cling to the outdated axiom probably also believes Talkies are cutting edge. Nowadays, a rookie QB can be trusted.

Robert Griffin III is Exhibit A.

To naysayers, issuing a favorable projection for a player with a nonexistent track-record is reckless. No matter how glowing the accolades earned at the collegiate level, last year's Heisman winner, after all, has never thrown a pro pass.

But don't fear the unknown.

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The NFL has entered uncharted waters. It's a pass-heavy league that's stylistically different than what it was even five years ago. Many "new" permutations installed by offensive coordinators were borrowed from the college game, easing the transition for inexperienced, but talented quarterbacks. As Cam and Dalton proved, the past doesn't apply. It's a unique era.

Many early drafters have expressed trepidation over RGIII, but mark the Noise's words he will make a significant impact in his first year. Here's why:

Scoring duality. To be clear, Griffin is no Cam. Any such comparison is blatant laziness (An unrefined Steve Young is more applicable). He's a polished pocket passer (72.4 CMP% in '11 with Baylor) who happens to run. He's smarter, more accurate and faster than Newton was when he entered the league. Most importantly in this post-lockout age, he'll be better prepared.

Griffin possesses terrific all-around skills. Though he won't run as much as Michael Vick did early in his career, his ability to accumulate points in variable ways is very attractive. On a bland passing day, he could still deliver a QB1 line in deeper leagues. Remember, simply rushing for 50 yards and a TD cashes 11 big ones. Even Joe Webb, though often horrendous through the air, was more than fantasy useful as a starter.

Smarts. Intelligence at the quarterback position is critical. Dolts simply don't last. If you can't read coverages or fail miserably at  in-game adjustments, you're doomed. Just look at the careers of Ryan Leaf, Vince and JaMarcus Russell.

Not only do you want Griffin under center, he is someone you would want captaining your Quiz Bowl team. He's not only brainy but highly adaptable. His ability to make heady decisions on the fly enhances his lethalness.

Earlier this summer, normally reserved Mike Shanahan gushed about the quick study's mental and physical tools. Midway through training camp Griffin should know the 'Skins playbook forwards and backwards, if he doesn't already. That information retention should pay-off handsomely once the regular season gets underway.

System. Historically, Shanahan has done an excellent job developing young QB talent. Remember, Jay Cutler excelled during his heyday in Denver throwing for over 4,500 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2008. In order to maximize his pupil's unique set of talents, Lucifer plans to install a rollout-heavy offense. Griffin, as seen during his Baylor days, thrives when flushed out of the pocket. His strong, accurate arm, shifty feet and plus wheels make him a nightmare for defenders to wrangle when contain is broken. Through play-calling, expect Shany to place his signal caller in many of those exploitable scenarios.

Arsenal. They would pale in comparison to weapons in New England, Green Bay and New Orleans, but Washington's stable of receivers (Santana Moss, Pierre Garcon, Leonard Hankerson and Josh Morgan), though lambasted by some, is very serviceable. Roy Helu is arguably one of the top-5 receiving backs currently in the game. And monster-in-the-making Fred Davis, provided he dodges the cannabis, is on the brink of becoming a Pro Bowler. The environment is riper than you think.

At his current price point in average Yahoo! drafts (79.6, QB11), RGIII is an absolute steal. Though occasional turbulence in entirely possible, he's in a prime position to compile one of the greatest rookie campaigns in NFL history. Many won't select him as their QB1 this August, but come Week 5, he'll likely be a staple in many starting lineups. Whether owners choose to stand by him as their main man or use him as a trade chip doesn't matter. Pick him up in the middle rounds and chances are you will be spoiled with riches. It would be no shock if he finished inside the QB top-10 in per game average and ahead of ballyhooed veterans like Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan and Tony Romo.

Now officially signed, sealed and delivered, "Super Socks" is about to take flight.

Fearless Forecast (16 games): 226.7 passing yards per game, 23 passing touchdowns, 17 interceptions, 37.3 rushing yards per game, 5 rushing touchdowns

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