The Vince Young Saga

[SlowwHand]

If he didn't start the thread, it's an even bet that he'll close it.

Dan, I think it would be difficult to make someone fully aware. Starting QB at Texas, and he likely thought he knew about pressure.

[DanS]

He might have known about pressure, but was he taught how to deal with it?

The program that I follow takes care to do sort of a "finishing school" for football players, where they tell you what to do in public and in front of the press, what not to do in public and in front of the press, how to answer questions, how to deal with autograph requests and other perceived obligations respectfully, how to interpret the pressure and sometimes negative vibes, etc.

Do they do similar at Texas?

[-Jrabbit]

When you get to the NFL, it's probably pretty hard to get much enjoyment out of the game. The stakes are high, you have investors whoe xpect a return. Your every move is under a microscope. It's tougher than playing in the Tostisos Fiesta Bowl, by far.

This guy's a great athlete, but nothing he's done in the NFL -- even making the playoffs -- has been considered good enough. His improvement hasn't met expectations. And he's never been booed at home before. It's gotta make you wonder if it's all worth it -- especially once the bonus money is safely banked and your family is taken care of.

I doubt he's really mentally unbalanced. I sure hope not. But he made the mistake of showing his true feelings. Now he's got to deal with the consequences of that.

[SlowwHand]

Now he's saying he's with them in mind and spirit.
We'll see.

[Imran Siddiqui]

don't threadjack it.

Hi! Welcome to Apolyton! This must be your first day!

[-Jrabbit]

Slightly less than 24 hours.
For you, I guess that qualifies as a snappy comeback.