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A Tale of Two Titans: Overheard Conversation Between Vince Young & Myron Rolle

June 14th, 2010 by Drubaru | 2 Comments | Filed in AFC South, Tennessee Titans

They were separated by 27 points on the Wonderlic test, but sometimes it takes a surprising mix of elements to create the right chemistry in a locker room.

Where the magic happens.

The following is a transcript of an actual conversation* between QB Vince Young and rookie safety Myron Rolle recorded at 7:02 a.m. on June 14, 2010 in the locker room at Baptist Sports Park’s Titan’s training facilities:

[sounds of equipment being jostled]

VY:  Hey, what’s up.

MYRON:  Vince!  How’s it going, man?

VY:  You haven’t heard?

MYRON:  Heard what?  I just got off a plane.  I was finishing up some degree requirements at Oxford.  I would of come back tomorrow, but I wanted to make it back in time to swing by the children’s hospital before little Becky goes in for more chemo.

VY:  Right.  I guess I had kind of a rough weekend.

MYRON:  Uh oh.  Let me guess.  Too many charity events?  I know how that goes.

VY:  Not exactly.

MYRON:  Oh, I know.  You’re stressing about the realignment of the Big 12.  You’re worried about how the potential loss of revenue could impact the academic integrity of the University of Texas.

VY:  Um…

MYRON:  I know how you feel.  I gave my OTA workout check to Florida State’s biology department, but I always wonder if I could of given more.  Sometimes I feel so selfish.  Do I really need a two bedroom apartment?  Do I really need to order that appetizer at dinner?

VY:  Florida State got biology?

MYRON:  Look, don’t stress.  Just think about your beautiful girlfriend that you love and your beautiful child on the way.  Think of how blessed you are.  Amen?

VY:  Yeah…

MYRON:  So, what happened this weekend, for real?

VY:  I hit a dude at a titty bar ’cause he made fun of UT.

[awkward pause]

MYRON:  Were you there to…drive an intoxicated friend home?

VY:  Naw.  I wanted to see some titties.

MYRON:  Okay.  So you just didn’t think, reached back and punched some dude because he disrespected you?

VY:  You think I’m a asshole, huh?

MYRON:  (thinks)  Actually, I think you’re exactly who I want to go into battle with.

VY:  My dog.

[They fist bump.]

VY:  You wanna come out tonight?  Me and Nate gonna cruise 2nd Ave.

MYRON:  Hell no.

[Myron jogs out of the locker room.]

VY:  Smart dude right there.

KENNY BRITT (walking by):  No, duh.  He’s a Rhode’s Scholar.

VY:  A what?

*okay, maybe the recording was a little fuzzy and I couldn’t really hear what was said, but I’m guessing this was pretty close.

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Vince Young Cited in Brawl

June 14th, 2010 by Dark Magik | 2 Comments | Filed in Tennessee Titans

VY does not take kindly to people speaking ill of the Texas Longhorns. Let it be known that if you see Vince in public you must keep your Horns in an upright position. (video included)

"(Left) Hook 'em Vince"

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Will the 2010 Titans be better or worse than last year?

May 19th, 2010 by Rogersworthe | 8 Comments | Filed in Tennessee Titans

It’s the question every fan except New Orleans Saints fans are asking. Some have more realistic shots than others to hope. I find this question much more valid for us Titans fans than I do for Texans fans, who obviously peaked last year and now will come crashing to earth after a steroid induced 9-7 high.

This is obviously fan optimism here, but I think the Titans will be better in 2010 than in 2009. Here’s why:

  • Vince Young: This is the #1 reason. I think Vince will be very good this year. I expect something close to 22+ TDs and less than 10 INTs from him this year, and I don’t think that’s ridiculous. If Vince has a good year, I think 10-6 is in the bag.

    Expecting big strides from VY

  • Better Receivers: (more…)

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Vince Young Gets a Real Agent

May 13th, 2010 by zach_law | No Comments | Filed in Tennessee Titans

I like the line at the end of the Vince Young signs with agent Tom Condon article that states “He was named to the Pro Bowl after guiding the Titans to eight wins in the final 10 games.” That sentence could also read “He was named to the Pro Bowl after eight out of the 10 quarterbacks selected ahead of him declined.”

That being said, Tom Condon works with the Mannings, and seeing how many commercials the two are in, this is a move with no downside for VY. Elisha Manning in particular has the acting chops of a young Jessica Simpson.

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How’d the Titans do in the Pro Bowl?

February 1st, 2010 by Rogersworthe | No Comments | Filed in Pro Bowl

So, I had decided to go out drinking last night with friends because I had no desire to watch a glorified exhibition with all the non-playoff QBs of the AFC South leading the team. Well, where we went to get drinks had a TV and they had the Pro Bowl on and my eyes naturally were drawn to it because, well, it’s football. Nuff said. Here are my evaluations:

  • Chris Johnson: Awesome. Scored game winning TD. Just awesome all around.
  • Vince Young: Threw a horrendous pick. Him and Kerry Collins have stunk up the pro bowl the past 2 years.
  • Kyle Vanden Bosch: No idea.
  • Kevin Mawae: No idea.

It is weird to think that Mawae and Vanden Bosch’s final “game” in Titans regalia is in the Pro Bowl, but c’est la vie.

REPRESENT

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Posse Review: Titans vs. Colts Week 13

December 7th, 2009 by Rogersworthe | 2 Comments | Filed in Posse Review

And so it ends. The hope for a playoff spot. Peyton Manning proved to be a lot better than Nick Harper, and the Titans couldn’t find a way to disrupt him. It was a rough game to watch, and field goals proved to be the Titans response to touchdowns. That’s how this team has played against the Colts, and it’s a frustrating pattern. So without further adieu, I give you the review.

Peyton torched the Titans secondary and was upright all day

Peyton torched the Titans secondary and was upright all day

Why the Titans Lost

  • Questionable Offensive Playcalling: Heimerdinger reverted back to some tendencies from the first 6 games that infuriated me. On the first 4th and Goal the Titans went for it, the Colts called a timeout. This, obviously, gives extra time for them to think about the playcall. Apparently, that was a bad idea, because Heimerdinger got cute and called for a fade route to Kenny Britt in the corner of the end zone. Problems with this call are that 1) A fade route IN GENERAL is a LOW percentage playcall. Even if it is Manning to Wayne, Brady to Moss, Montana to Rice, Brees to Colston, IT’S STILL A LOW PERCENTAGE PLAY. I also understand the thought process. They threw a slant to Britt earlier, so the Colts defender would be jumping the slant. REGARDLESS, it’s a bad playcall. 2) Vince isn’t that strong on throwing the fade. It’s just the truth. He actually threw it decently well, but the problem is with a fade route you have to throw it PERFECTLY. No margin for error. Vince has not matured to that point yet. 3) Kenny Britt is a rookie. A good rookie? Yes. An exceptional rookie? No. He isn’t Moss, Wayne, or Rice yet, and I doubt he ever will be. Frankly the call just doesn’t make any sense the way you look at it. And that wasn’t all. Heimerdinger had several head scratchers for playcalls throughout this game, including a complete misuse of LenDale White AGAIN.
  • Nick Harper: The rest of the secondary played decently well. Not great by any means, but they did what they could considering it is Peyton Manning. Reggie Wayne was all but taken out of the game. BUT… Pierre Garcon continually torched the Titans secondary, and every time he seemed to get a big play, NICK HARPER was in on the coverage. It was painful to watch, and at SOME POINT Fisher has GOT to put Rod Hood in. Doesn’t he? Eventually? It is killing the Titans. The Fisher loyalty to veterans is starting to become a mockery.
  • Turnovers: It’s hard to chastise Vince too much for his interception. The game was getting out of hand, the Titans needed a play, and Kenny Britt broke off the route just as he threw. Now while I doubt that would’ve changed the outcome (it wasn’t a good throw), you never know. Maybe Britt breaks it up, maybe the defender doesn’t catch it, maybe Britt finds a way to catch it. Who knows? That one in that situation has happened to every Quarterback worth his salt. In the 1st Quarter tied at 0-0 or a close game, and Vince throws it away. He tried to make a play in a situation where nothing was developing but the Titans needed a play desperately. The fumble by Ahmard Hall was infuriating, but with Ahmard it’s a risk. It was a good play call, good execution, good run by Hall and then he put the ball on the ground. Unfortunately two very forgivable turnovers produced a very unforgivable situation  of losing the turnover battle to the Colts by 2. Very few, if any, teams would beat Indianapolis when down 2 in the turnover column.
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Posse Preview: Titans vs. Colts Week 13

December 4th, 2009 by Rogersworthe | 3 Comments | Filed in Posse Preview

At the beginning of the year I had a feeling this  game would matter. Then that feeling died a horrible death amid 0-6 and 59-0. A scant five weeks later, and this game is the only game to get 5 Throwgasms from Drew Magary of Kissing Suzy Kolber and Deadspin. Crazy world, huh? Well here we are. For the 3rd Week in a row, this game qualifies as the most important game of the season. Soooo… lets preview it!

I really, really, really want to see this several times

Strengths for the Titans

  • Ball Control: With Vince’s ability to pick up 1st downs running or throwing along with Chris Johnson has given the Titans mojo back in being able to control the clock. Miami gave the blueprint on how to beat Indy. Now, the Titans need to use that blueprint and finish the game.
  • Chris Johnson: He’s on fire. Indy’s D is not good against the run. The Titans will need a big game from him to win.

Weaknesses for the Titans

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Posse Review: Titans vs. Texans Week 11 MNF

November 24th, 2009 by Rogersworthe | No Comments | Filed in Posse Review

VIIIIIICTOOOORRRRRYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!

After listening to Texans fans talk the whole week and discuss how good their team is and how they’re ready to make the next step and go to the playoffs blah blah blah… The Titans crushed them. Humiliated them on National Television. It was GLORIOUS!

Vince Young has completely matured. Heck, check out this suit:

THAT is the suit of a winner

THAT is the suit of a winner

What a mature suit. A winner. A Quaterback.

Reasons Why the Titans Won

  • Bend but don’t Break: Our defense gave up a lot of passing yards. 305 of them. But they only let Houston score 17 points. They did what they had to do, and got the stops they needed to.
  • Defensive Line: The young guys have picked up the mantle. Haye, Hayes, Marks, Brown, Vickerson, Ford, and even Vandenbosch were getting in on the act. This was with Jason Jones out. The D-Line is key to this team, and it looks like they’ve figured out that it’s on them. Tony Brown is a BEAST. They are the key to our defense.
  • Control the Clock: The offense only scored 20 points, but I feel like they played much better than when they played the 1st game. They controlled the clock. Even when they didn’t score, they would pick up a couple 1st downs to flip field position. The offense was big.
  • Vince Young: I will once again be doing my weekly post on his play, so I will keep this to one sentence. His command of the offense is really, really impressive.
  • Chris Johnson: The guy continues to impress every week. He has turned into a true feature back. He got all the tough yards when they needed it. The Texans “contained” him to 5.2 yards a carry. Yeah, I’ll take it. What a beast.
  • Texans Miscues: Missed kicks. Steve Slaton’s drops. Not involving Andre Johnson, the one player the Titans have NO answer for, late in the game. Coaching miscues, player miscues, kicking miscues, they all happened. It’s why the Texans are the Texans. And it helped us win.

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Making strides: Evaluating Vince Young’s Play against the Buffalo Bills

November 17th, 2009 by Rogersworthe | 2 Comments | Filed in Tennessee Titans

So 3 weeks starting for Vince Young and the Titans have 3 wins. However, those 3 wins have come against crappy teams. And yet… This game against the Bills presented some things from Vince Young that really impressed me.

Vince Young is not only winning, but improving.
Vince Young is not only winning, but improving.

Impressed With:

  • Played well when depended on: Chris Johnson still ended up doing his thing and plus some, but early on the Bills were containing him quite well. It put the offense into some 3rd and 8’s and Vince delivered. On top of it, he hit a big play to Kenny Britt, and also found Washington for a Touchdown. If Vince doesn’t step up there early, the Bills could’ve taken a big commanding lead, which in turn would’ve curtailed the use of Chris Johnson in the running game, and would’ve made it much more difficult to win.
  • Making better reads each week: In past years, there would be a handful of plays a game where Vince’s first read would be covered, and Vince would respond by panicing and making an inexplicable throw. Not now. When his first read is covered, he is immediately looking to the checkdown and making an accurate throw, and if that isn’t there he is taking off. The decisiveness of it is impressive and good to see. He really is in full command.
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