Vince Young announces retirement, will return to University of Texas

[Sportsguy9695]

Quarterback Vince Young, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2011, announced his retirement Saturday.

"I'm retired," Young told KXAN in Austin, Texas. "Unless we get a great opportunity, something guaranteed ... I've already started moving forward. ... It's definitely official, I think, in my book."


Young, who didn't play in the NFL this past season after being cut by the Green Bay Packers in the preseason, participated in the Browns' three-day minicamp before signing with the team May 1. The team signed veteran quarterback Tyler Thigpen on the same day and released the 31-year-old four days after drafting Johnny Manziel.

The No. 3 overall pick in 2006 by the Tennessee Titans, Young earned Rookie of the Year honors and made the Pro Bowl in 2006 and 2009 while starting for the Titans. He was released in 2011 after a falling out with coach Jeff Fisher.

In parts of six seasons with the Titans and Eagles, Young threw for 8,964 yards and 46 touchdowns.

Despite a rookie deal with the Titans that guaranteed $25.7 million, financial issues had plagued Young in recent years. In February, he reached a settlement with creditors a month after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Since then, Young had been training in San Diego and Austin in the hopes of restarting his pro career. At his annual football camp in Round Rock, Texas, Young said Saturday he is still thankful he was able to fulfill a childhood dream by playing in the NFL, even if his career was a rocky one.

Source: ESPN

 

[night]

What is he going to do show the kids some fighting moves at the scrip club?

 

[iowajerms]

I respect this. He realizes he can't hold on to the dream any longer and walking away with good health.

 

[sonnyblack65]

definitely official, I think doesnt sound official

 

[RobToxin]

What is he going to do show the kids some fighting moves at the scrip club?

They got some nice clubs in Austin.

The Yellow Rose is a 2-thumbs up....or would that be 3 thumbs-up.....

 

[Yankee Traveler]

It's definitely official, I think...
That about sums up Vince Young, The man who bought every seat on a Southwest so he could fly alone.
Rather than charter a private jet with space, he bought every seat on an airline without First Class, and squeezed his dumb ass in one of the...

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

It's definitely official, I think...
That about sums up Vince Young, The man who bought every seat on a Southwest so he could fly alone.
Rather than charter a private jet with space, he bought every seat on an airline without First Class, and squeezed his dumb ass in one of the...

Did he really do that ?

 

[Retroram52]

Stone cold waste of QB talent.

 

[SoCalWizFan]

Vince Young Spent $5k a Week at the Cheesecake Factory, Bought Entire Southwest Flights | FOX Sports on MSN

This made by think of Young's financial issues. Check out the related audio link that is contained in the link above. Very entertaining. The drunkenness & stupidity for these ex-Titans is legendary.

 

[Wolvie]

VY is going back to UT? I heard the guy legitimately cannot read....

 

[NinerSickness]

VY is going back to UT? I heard the guy legitimately cannot read....

He's actually practicing to retake the wonderlic:

 

[SoCalWizFan]

He's actually practicing to retake the wonderlic:

I just hope that they don't have a TGIF or Cheesecake Factory on or near the campus!

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Did he really do that ?

Yes.

And hung around TGI Friday's like he was a god.
Not Ruth's Chris, a few doors down, where the steaks are good, but TGI Friday's.

 

[starbigd]

VY is from the hood, and likes what he likes, so what?

He has a job at UT that will pay him good money, and he has a degree. He'll be fine, and it's good to see him take care of his family.

Never understand the hate some of you have for that man, it's not like he was out committing crimes or otherwise misbehaving. He's a gainfully employed athlete that didn't cut it in the NFL.....plain and simple. He's not the first, the last, or the most egregious either.

 

[HizzleRocker]

He was stupid with his money, and he never learned how to be a "pro." He paid the price for it financially and with his career.

However, he is a hero in the college world of football and one of the most talented players to ever grace the NCAA. Glad to see him back home.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Vince Young Spent $5k a Week at the Cheesecake Factory, Bought Entire Southwest Flights | FOX Sports on MSN

This made by think of Young's financial issues. Check out the related audio link that is contained in the link above. Very entertaining. The drunkenness & stupidity for these ex-Titans is legendary.

Haa!!!

I remember listening to this live!
My bad, he didn't buy ALL the seats, just all but 10.

 

[starbigd]

Yeah he was an idiot surrounded by people that wanted to get rich off of him. Bad combo. Hopefully now he's a little bit wiser.

On the plus side, in the state of Texas, he should never have to worry about a job.

 

[sonnyblack65]

Yeah he was an idiot surrounded by people that wanted to get rich off of him. Bad combo. Hopefully now he's a little bit wiser.

On the plus side, in the state of Texas, he should never have to worry about a job.

Yeah plenty of fast food joints to work in

 

[TDs3nOut]

VY is from the hood, and likes what he likes, so what?

He has a job at UT that will pay him good money, and he has a degree. He'll be fine, and it's good to see him take care of his family.

Never understand the hate some of you have for that man, it's not like he was out committing crimes or otherwise misbehaving. He's a gainfully employed athlete that didn't cut it in the NFL.....plain and simple. He's not the first, the last, or the most egregious either.

I pretty much agree with all you wrote, but, to me, he definitely showed that he had the physical ability and the skills to play at a pretty high level in the league. Since so relatively few guys are capable of that, it seems kind of unfortunate that he wasn't able to make more of his career.

 

[flaraider]

Quarterback Vince Young, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2011, announced his retirement Saturday.

"I'm retired," Young told KXAN in Austin, Texas. "Unless we get a great opportunity, something guaranteed ... I've already started moving forward. ... It's definitely official, I think, in my book."


Young, who didn't play in the NFL this past season after being cut by the Green Bay Packers in the preseason, participated in the Browns' three-day minicamp before signing with the team May 1. The team signed veteran quarterback Tyler Thigpen on the same day and released the 31-year-old four days after drafting Johnny Manziel.

The No. 3 overall pick in 2006 by the Tennessee Titans, Young earned Rookie of the Year honors and made the Pro Bowl in 2006 and 2009 while starting for the Titans. He was released in 2011 after a falling out with coach Jeff Fisher.

In parts of six seasons with the Titans and Eagles, Young threw for 8,964 yards and 46 touchdowns.

Despite a rookie deal with the Titans that guaranteed $25.7 million, financial issues had plagued Young in recent years. In February, he reached a settlement with creditors a month after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Since then, Young had been training in San Diego and Austin in the hopes of restarting his pro career. At his annual football camp in Round Rock, Texas, Young said Saturday he is still thankful he was able to fulfill a childhood dream by playing in the NFL, even if his career was a rocky one.

Source: ESPN

No offense, but I think Vince was the last one to know.