The Rise And Fall of Vince Young

There isn’t a bigger riddle in recent memory than Vince Young's career. How does a man go from the king of Texas to being pushed out of the NFL in just five years. This is the story of the ascent and demise of Vincent Young Jr.
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The Rise And Fall of Vince Young

[@williamzame3708]

One of the great mysteries of the NFL is how Jeff Fisher has managed to become and remain a head coach for so many years.

[@bradleytaylor67]

Simple.bro he.was on the freaking nfl board of directors is how

[@geebee6010]

Well the rams he was just there to tank the team so they could become irrelevant and move.

[@bigrayskitchen6803]

seriously??? You must not know too much about football.

[@wakeupsweep9731]

true and Sean McVay turned that same team the hell around lol

[@smfh_]

Nfl is a boys club usaully giving out jobs to people who are connected rather than qualified

[@zooropa04]

Given his track record, I still say Jeff Fisher played a big role in Vince's lack of development.

[@jasonfarrell00]

Man it REALLY sucks hearing that cause he was really good, could’ve been much better if he had just been given better guidance and a coach that really wanted him to be successful. Would’ve been great for the organization also.

[@Disxreet]

@omonil Biff only 2 times and was outta the league earlier than expected

[@professorcrispy1634]

@omonil Biff VY was openly said and has been widely reported that he refused to follow team rules or learn the playbook.

[@ironman2818]

@Cass Taylor Who are you? Oh... that's right, nobody.

[@mwcarolina]

No doubt…Young should’ve been just like Cam Newton, but Fisher didn’t want him and it showed

[@wholesomecomment45]

I swear, Young is the only QB that can be a 2x Pro Bowler with a winning record (for the team that drafted him) and still be considered a bust.

[@bradleytaylor67]

Was Jeff fisher is why man and Adam's got rid of them both because he didn't want to choose sides but it truly is and was Jeff fishers fault fisher wanted mat Leinart and held a grudge against young because he didn't want to draft him

[@mojoschmee9320]

Don't forget Rookie of the Year honors...

[@joshprew]

@@mojoschmee9320 Jeff is a terrible coach, but Vince had 51 interceptions and 46 tds in his career. Even in his rookie year he had 1 more int than tds and had a 51% competition percentage. Man was a bust for sure

[@FuckPolitcs]

@@joshprew VY's struggles in the passing game were due to his release mechanics. He always brought the ball to his hip before releasing, a common mechanic learned young. At his highest bouts of competition in CFB it got exposed and he had to play from behind, but his athleticism, composure, and playmaking ability shined and led to many comeback wins even in the NFL, his release mechanics were the reason he got behind. Had he fixed and sped up his release he wouldve gone from "comeback kid" to "dominant." Everything considered from trading McNair and acquiring Kerry Collins, the unnecessary quotes to the media, and the police crisis negotiators do you really think that staff prioritized developing Vince?

[@anthonymckinney2868]

No he wasn’t a bust at all and all so talented

[@timothysmith5111]

I remember Vince saying in an interview, that on the playgrounds and vacant lots in Houston, he played a lot of sports as a kid. And that some of the other kids were better athletes than him. How many amazing talents never get a shot at college and professional success due to lack of opportunity. Sadly, many of the best athletes to ever play are unknown legends.

[@2Pi100]

I grew up in Houston. It is a literal mecca for young talent of all sports, it's truly unbelievable. I completely agree with you, so many athletes have professional potential within them, but lack of resources/lack of drive, or both, leave alot to slip through the cracks.

[@nicka-trade8052]

​@@2Pi100I'd recruit the shit out of Houston. If I was looking for fighters or football players even basketball players. I'd recruit all over that city. They have some bad boys out there. Literal hidden gems.

[@FuckPolitcs]

Eerie how his last great moment was 5 seconds left in the fourth, against Matt Leinart... And the first time he was in that same exact situation, he pulled off the win with his legs, the second time... he threw a no look pass to Kenny Britt. The story that could've been if Jeff Fisher was actually a good coach.

[@yobanythecoolone4770]

Love nonstop sports

[@josephsamuels4349]

Me too

[@baby_pluto0053]

They don’t love us

[@mariaguerrero9816]

Me to

[@captainpickles9002]

It’s a good channel

[@NYG5]

It's ironic that Vince Young's early career is much like Kerry Collins'. They both had big college and big year 2 NFL success, and then they collapsed after being unable to reconcile their lives beyond football.

[@capthitmarkah4902]

Fisher wanted a runningback heavy offense led by a pocket passer. Plus, guys used to hit Vince viciously because running QBs weren't protected the same.

[@chasethekid11]

Jeff Fisher was the culprit

[@unc54]

Vince Young wasn't that good either. He was very inaccurate and wasn't a very smart player. His athleticism and big arm covered his flaws coming into the league.

[@billblaski9523]

@@unc54 lol facts. He was on the cover of Madden after his rookie year and he also won Rookie of the Year but his stats were terrible

[@freeguy3751]

I'm thinkin racism was a factor unfortunately

[@elijahechicagobearsboyd5734]

All the responses to this comment, represent the word BULLSHIT!

[@XXXBEASTKING]

No he was so good it’s just that the curse attacked him more than anyone else he was just as bad as Antonio Brown when he was stuck with the cars

[@dominickgaramella6431]

I feel Vince Young could have been great if given the chance

[@XXXBEASTKING]

No two words:MADDEN CURSE I am convinced that the curse is real cam Newton is now just a turd in the wind what if the curse attacked him before he was even on the cover even though people don’t believe it did happen but it happened to Tom Brady in that Bad game for the pats game at Super Bowl 52The cursed struckOn the patriots because they had to cover athletes back to back that made them lose Tom Brady got en selves cam Newton Who made them worse however it seems like Mac Jones might be their kryptonite all I know is for sure one of these years the curse will be dead

[@SoCaliSurfer13]

@@XXXBEASTKING: The curse is definitely a thing! Look what happened to these players after their covers, none were the same. 2014 aka Madden 25 Adrian Peterson (Vikings) 2015 Richard Sherman (Seahawks), 2016 Odell Beckham Jr (Giants), 2019 Antonio Brown (Steelers), 2020 Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs). Hopefully Mahomes can bounce back again like what Brown was able to do by going to the Bucks and who knows what Beckham is going to be like now that he is with the Rams and Stafford but there are only a handful of players that made the cover and went on to continue to be a beast and/or win the Super Bowl(s).

[@lawv804]

In an alternate reality, Drew Brees signs with Miami instead of NO. NO drafts Young with 2nd pick in 2006 draft. Young has a much longer and successful career under Sean Payton. Nick Saban stays in Miami with a Superbowl ring or two, and Alabama still sucks.

[@goobfilmcast4239]

He was in the NF FREAKIN' L .... how did he not have a chance??

[@dominickgaramella6431]

@@goobfilmcast4239 Yeah I see your point. Let's go ahead and say if he had a second chance to not suck

[@ronking5103]

A truly electric player. Not quite Vick, maybe not even Randall Cunningham but when VY was on, it felt that any game could be won.

[@zanderbennett110]

You should do more rise and fall stories. Do some like Josh gordon or victor Cruz or chris johnson.

[@D.ocument.The.Journey]

Watch flemlo raps bro he has done josh Gordon victor cruz and Chris johnson

[@krb0123]

Chris Johnson rushed for almost 10,000 yards and 64 total td's in his career. He had 6 seasons over 1,000 yards, one of them over 2,000. He had a very good career and imo he shouldn't be considered someone who "fell off". He had one GREAT season and 6 very good seasons

[@chamber20projects]

Josh Gordon is back! Signed with KC haha,

[@Monkey_11]

@@D.ocument.The.Journey I can’t watch flemlo he talks way too slow and convoluted.

[@XXXBEASTKING]

maybe Kyle Busch he’s been doing trash

[@michaelkkrasting]

KTO also does a great job looking over Vince Young’s fall from grace, this is noice too tho. Please keep this up!

[@okaytoaster96]

Basically, Jeff Fisher ruined Vince Young's career

[@firingallcylinders2949]

He's good at that

[@tombradysburneraccount6789]

Nonstop Sports: There isn't a bigger riddle in recent history than Vince Young's career. Me: Why did the Seattle Seahawks pass the ball?

[@gautampillai8077]

Always be asking that in my head

[@jdeez69]

Still my favorite QB of all time

[@PedroRosado22]

Mine too

[@DWilliam1]

Steve McNair, great guy. RIP

[@kagenmehl6759]

6:44 holy crap

[@roymccoy332]

Literally love your page!! KEEP MAKING HIT BANGERS

[@showtimenick824]

As a Giants fan I remember how livid I was when they blew a 21-0 lead to Vince Young's Titans. That time Mathias Kiwanuka literally had Vince Young wrapped up in his arms and for whatever reason let him go leading to a 1st down and I'm pretty sure the Titans did score on that drive.

[@empire0]

I wouldn't call him a bust. He grew up in a shitty situation and did really well considering. If he played for someone other than Fisher, he could have had a longer career

[@goobfilmcast4239]

Unfortunately, players like Vince Young just didn't want to put in the work....Scouts and Head Coaches knew about his lack of prep and inability to stay in the pocket, check off and read defenses...that requires a lot of "homework" at the NFL Level... but in the modern era of WIN WIN WIN, they hope that they can get 2 good seasons themselves and lock in their own lucrative contracts.

[@realjcoop182]

Guess Jay Cutler didn't have those chances either 🙃😤

[@ronking5103]

Yet, the NFL is currently filled with guys that are just like this. Cam Newton won a MVP with those traits. Truth is truth, and VY wasn't the professional he needed to be, but it's not as if his support system was there to encourage him. Fisher made it personal and it would have been difficult for anyone under those circumstances.

[@JawaPenguin16]

3:44 This is what peaking looks like.

[@flelite3994]

Facts

[@YungJ]

I’m from Michigan - & as a kid I was wearing a long horns hat & throwing up the 🤘🏽 _all_ because of Vince.

[@olpendoomandagi5565]

He appeared in It’s A Bargain Bin Christmas.

[@multiyapples]

I just hope he does well going forward and finds happiness.

[@joshgee3483]

If the TEXANS would have drafted him instead of Mario Williams...it might have been a much different story plus he was from Houston! Can you imagine the added motivation playing for the team you rooted for plus there was no Jeff Fisher to worry about 💯

[@ronking5103]

He didn't root for the Texans. He grew up an Oilers fan. He literally played for not just the team he rooted for, but under the tutelage of his mentor.

[@lastpme]

I think his immaturity and Jeff Fisher killed his career. He was amazing at UT.

[@moopert86]

A hhhuge what if. What if he'd gone somewhere the head coach wanted him and would actually be able to develop him? Dude was ridiculously talented, and even if he did end up flaming out he deserved a better shot.

[@nastynellynel]

2 words. Jeff Fisher

[@kamauritalley8477]

Vince was never a buss if he was still playing he would have been a hall of famer just injuries kept them down

[@theaccountcreated8962]

Fisher did some strange things and I think his issues with Young was one of the strangest.

[@Jody_Joe]

Jeff fisher is what happen to VY

[@UnelectableAirwaves]

Fischer really screwed him over

[@KickItToTheKing]

I will always ponder as a Titans fan, what life would've been like if VY had a Sean McVay type, or a Mike Vrabel type (yes, defensive minded guy, but wasn't restrictive in his offensive game planing with his coordinators like Fisher is), or a Kyle Shanahan type of coach as his head coach......He was RG3 before RG3, he was Kap before Kap, he was Newton before Newton and he was Kyler Murray before Kyler was born lol.

[@blakebrown84]

Vince Young was a great dual threat quarterback who was the greatest quarterback in Texas history, but Jeff Fisher ruined his NFL career. If he had played with the right coach, he would’ve had a longer career in the NFL.

[@joshuapatrick682]

Seriously, football is arguably the most physically demanding and injury prone sport that pays the least and has virtually no retirement. The players gotta get better at CB

[@kkwok9]

Strong of body, weak of mind. Pressure tests the latter

[@eldomo7157]

Jeff fisher never wanted him at QB says enough already and once that relationship got worse and worse Vince was pretty much done for

[@mamamo1639]

Video on who was the better QB Nick Foles or Carson Wentz

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

That title game between Texas and USC was a fucking classic. I remember watching it while eating at Bdubs and u have to keep buying food to keep a table (makes sense. Dont want freeloaders taking up valuable space in a packed restaurant) so we all ordered a bunch of dessert, beers and shit in order to watch the end of the game lol. Well worth it

[@ronking5103]

Growing up a Longhorn fan, I'm clearly bias; but to me, it's the gold standard having never been topped. It wasn't long after we got version 2.0, when the Titans played Leinart's Cards. It's funny the parallels between the two games.

[@musselmanmedia5236]

Shoulda demanded a trade he woulda had fun then

[@benitotall5327]

So Jeff Fisher, Jeff Fishered ...yeah

[@craigbrown6951]

Yet Vince young is still an excellent athlete despite despite his shortcomings as which any human being would have. So therefore me saying this I can relate totally to all of the problems that hes entangled or encountered in his life thahis life that does not define who he is as an athlete he has definitely a great person and will be always you always

[@DraeDiamond]

Man I LOVED watching him play smh I hate that Jeff just didn’t want to mentor him ⚔️ TITANUP⚔️

[@BCMoney1995]

I know nobody truly knows until they are in that situation, but I swear If I had 64mil I just don’t think I could fuck it up I don’t get it

[@bigpasty1582]

Just looked at his nfl career stats and win-losses and he was good. One of those guys that wins. Maybe if Fisher would've been more nurturing he could've been bigger. Hard to say

[@ronking5103]

It is hard to say, but what's easy to say is that a head coach that wasn't openly hostile and working against him, couldn't have hurt.

[@GottaLoveYoutube]

Had he got drafted to play in Houston, I think he would have been much happier. Career would have lasted longer.

[@josephgarcia4475]

I remember thinking it was crazy how the titans chose Jeff fisher over young especially after almost making the playoffs with him his final season on the roster

[@jayyisbeastmode2487]

Jeff Fisher is a disgrace! He said Goff was a bust and couldn’t win 8 games with the Rams and Mcvay comes and leads Goff and Rams to super bowl. Jeff Fisher ruined Vince Young

[@bryanta619]

I blame Jeff Fischer the qb killer for his career

[@KINGMOON444]

I’d draft Vince Young in Madden any day. Franchise QB 16 seasons. Super Bowls and MVPs are all ours

[@PrinceSimba93]

Jeff Fisher blackballed him and nothing will convince me otherwise

[@EJ1kk]

It was the Madden curse that ended him

[@_whynotdavid]

Your first until u refresh

[@jmark1244]

Good game y'all got the best of us from a cowboys fan💙

[@rebornjm]

I would say Jeff Fisher literally ruined VYs career by himself, however i feel it couldve also been the untimely death of mcnair, im pretty sure that hit him hard

[@ronking5103]

Fisher was toxic from day one, pissy that they didn't draft Matt Leinart. VY was never given a fair shot in Tennessee and it's a shame.

[@jelanibruny6407]

First until I refresh

[@pedrojimenez911]

My favorite Vince young moments is when he lost to the chargers

[@rlft8611]

Vince young is the by product of fisher

[@anygoodmedia]

How was Geoff Fisher ever an NFL coach

[@SketchersLG]

Cool

[@bravesfan2214]

I had a Vince Young Titans Jersey

[@EJD339]

Jeff Fisher didn’t help but Vince work ethic and attitude didn’t help. I always loved watching him play in the NFL so I was bummed he didn’t last long.

[@Fantasy_huddle]

Jeff Fisher ruined Young. I wish Young all the best!

[@MikVision]

Another Career ruined by mister 8-8 himself Jeff Fisher

[@cypher787]

Ahh Vince Young one of many complete draft busts that Skip Bayless was totally wrong about. ill never forget him saying "the Titans will win super bowls with vince young at Quarterback. yes i said super BOWLS plural" on First Take. heres another amazing quote by our buddy Skip in an article he wrote for ESPN the magazine after that years draft "The Titans got Vince Young with the third pick -- just the way Michael Jordan fell into the Chicago Bulls' happy laps. Then the Titans snatched LenDale White -- who should have been a top-10 pick -- midway through the second round? That's almost unfair. That's the greatness of the NFL draft. In 10 years, Vince Young will have won two Super Bowls and will be a cinch Hall of Famer. In 10 years, LenDale White will be considered even better than Jerome Bettis was as a chain-moving touchdown machine."

[@MikVision]

Well if you want a great prostect to never reach his potential and lose passion for Football, 2 words: JEFF FISHER That man know how to beat the great out of you and replace it with mediocraty or worse.

[@FamousFelix08]

Well Vince young could’ve if he had been on the right team with the right coach… not someone who sabotaged him every step and made him hate football lol

[@FamousFelix08]

Vince young is a better version of Lamar Jackson. Tbh he could’ve been better than Mahomes

[@realjcoop182]

What was the Titans without VY?!? Bums. all he did was helped them win.

[@davidcook680]

You though young would win two super bowls. You thought white would be better than bettis. You dumb.

[@BGee720]

He said his dad was gone much of his child hood. He most of his college career. Guess we grow up at different ages

[@greyhound371]

25th

[@rickeyyork656]

Hello 👋

[@D.ocument.The.Journey]

Jeff fisher is what happened lol

[@mikejennings4495]

RIP Reverend Carl , that boy gotta arm like a foot.

[@aka501z]

How many players and NFL franchises Jeff Fisher screwed up for 20 years? A lot. I mean a lot. 20 years, man! How NFL owners with all those smart guys around made the same mistake as Vince Young made alone? 20 years, Jesus!

[@funkytownjedi]

😢😢❤

[@joshuapatrick682]

64,000,000 in 5 years….gone because ya gotta flex. Dude could be living on the interest of 20 million every year instead he’s probably counting the days til he can get that 5,000 a month pension.

[@wakeupsweep9731]

do Matt Leinart next!

[@fhoeschasepape]

Why he’s trash

[@philipwest8655]

Man also played in the Big 12 not much competition

[@mostlypeacefulprotestor1310]

That dude was a bad man...

[@manuelaponte3495]

“Saw a seam in the D” Pause

[@alexchavez2067]

I honestly blame fisher

[@Russells512]

My dad met him

[@JHEStudios]

Maddan 08 gang here?

[@nikkcarroll9382]

Vince Young would likely be utilized a lot better in today's NFL

[@ronking5103]

Indeed. Fisher was determined to make VY an under-center, pocket passer, a skillset he literally had zero experience with. He could have just as easily brought in an OC that would have maximized VY's experience in the spread, but... didn't.

[@Jay-fq8uz]

All these superstar QBs that never amounted to nothing should’ve stayed in college longer. Would’ve made them all better

[@hokogan7258]

RIP Air McNair

[@Didewro]

Fisher ruined him. Wrong coach for him.

[@joshuapatrick682]

It’s the NFL, five years is longer than the average is it not? 3.3 years is the average for an NFL player and in a 12 billion dollar annual industry they’re also paid the least of any pro athletes. Less than 1 million a year median income

[@kevinwebster7868]

Toxic environment? Young said later he wanted to retire after his rookie year because he didn’t want to do it. You think the coach didn’t see that? That’s why he didn’t want to play him.

[@robertansley6331]

What was Fisher’s problem with VY?

[@justaddressmeasking6625]

Vince was forced upon him by the owner.

[@robertansley6331]

@@justaddressmeasking6625 Thanks. It’s a shame, he might have shattered records signing with the right team.

[@jasoneverett]

This channel would be better if it wasn't so obvious that someone just hands this guy a script and he has no clue what he's talking about, i question if he even watches sports. The mispronunciation of names and words is horrendous.

[@smfh_]

Two words explain why bros career didnt pan out Jeff Fischer

[@realjcoop182]

He was a black QB and his coach hated having him 😤

[@adw6296]

Stop making everything about race. Nobody pitys you. 90% of the NFL and NBA is black. Must be so oppressed

[@briandixon992]

He played sparringly? I didn’t know he was a boxer

[@southsidemario1196]

My mom went to school with him and we from the same hood he still lives here houston texas hiram clarke

[@32Dollarman]

Rise and fall of JaMarcus Russell next? Maybe?

[@ronking5103]

lol, you can leave off the Rise. Russell was just all fall.

[@huhwhat6887]

As owners would ya fire a head coach or your players?

[@scizorbullet8185]

So jeff fisher ruined vince young.

[@lylelehman3456]

Didn't VY fail the Wonderlic test?

[@user-ud4fi8np9d]

Henry’s backup?

[@kevindaniels7824]

How is Steve McNair the most famous person in Houston, the team left

[@maxd2886]

Vince Young Couldn't throw the fade. He was a runner and it didn't fit Jeff Fischer's scheme

[@billblaski9523]

So why did the Titans draft him in the first place then

[@maxd2886]

@@billblaski9523 They saw his running ability, Fischer saw past that.