"Vince Young mania is out of control.
He's on the cover of Sports Illustrated this week, thanks to leading the Tennessee Titans to a fourth consecutive victory last Sunday against the Houston Texans.
Young is playing okay for a rookie quarterback, not quite what the national perception might make you think. Yes, I said just okay.
In time, he looks like he will be a good quarterback, but let's face it: The kid still isn't a quality passer.
In talking to coaches around the league this week, they all feel the same way about defending him.
Dare him to pass.
Young is completing 51.7 percent of his passes, has a passer rating of 65.7 and has 10 touchdowns against 11 interceptions.
Is that good?
He's run for 458 yards and a 6.6 average, and that is what separates him from other quarterbacks, but as I preach endlessly, the game is meant to be played in the pocket.
Young will learn to play in the pocket as he matures, but let's not overhype what he's doing now. He's still a young kid learning to the play the position, raw as raw can be.
He's been better throwing the ball lately, his completion percentage up over 60 in each of the last three games, but in the last two he has two touchdown passes and three interceptions.
Young has done some good things, but the hype is clearly greater than the on-field results.
Vince-mania is out of control.
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Makes sense.. don't overhype the kid!! Let him groom into his position and then let time and effort work the wonders!! Media is real good to put someone on the pedastal fast.. and drag them down to dungeons real fast.. Ever considered taking a "long" position in stardom ??
