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"I want 'Texans' on my chest" ~ Vince Young

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Does Reggie Bush want to be a part of the Texans franchise this badly?
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"I'm praying about it," he said. "I have no idea what's going to happen, but that's what I'm hoping for. I want 'Texans' on my chest. I want to be No. 10. I want to wear the blue and red. I love Houston. That would be so nice. If it doesn't happen, I'm still going to love Houston."
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He would love to play for the Texans. He danced around the topic when he first declared himself for the NFL draft. Now he's upfront about wanting to play for his hometown team. Badly.

"I'm praying about it," he said. "I have no idea what's going to happen, but that's what I'm hoping for. I want 'Texans' on my chest. I want to be No. 10. I want to wear the blue and red. I love Houston. That would be so nice. If it doesn't happen, I'm still going to love Houston."

It's almost incomprehensible the Texans would pass up someone so good. He has more playmaking ability, more leadership skills and more of a history of winning than anyone they've had. He'd give the franchise a buzz it has never had.

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He might get his wish, if he goes to the Titans and we play him twice a year. I am sure a LB or two would Autograph it there for him at no charge.
 
I think it's awesome, for someone with so much talent, to want to play for Houston.... whatever the reason.
 
I truly believe it's a win/ win with Reggie or Vince, but VY's desire to play for his hometown is really special. Kubiak and his guys will make the right decision for the Texans, but if they do go with Bush it will be tough to watch Vince play for the Titans.

At any rate this whole 06 draft business is really getting the excitement factor way up for the Texans and that is great for the organization.
 
It's a nice sentiment, but I wouldn't get your hopes up about it. Nobody really knows what the FO is thinking, but all indications are that we'll keep Carr and go another route.

It'll probably be a decision that we'll someday regret...but hey, that's life.
 
fine we'll send a survey out to all the draftee's and we'll draft all the 1s that want to play for houston. ok?
 
Hate to get out the gas can, but this whole business of the CBA has had me thinking that the business model totally changes with the prospect of an uncapped year in 2007. Wins will bring fan's wallets no matter whose name is on the back of the jersey, but if spending on top talent has no ceiling in 2007 you must get a return on investment in all lines of business for that one player.

It comes down to Carr's contract, and therefore I think VY is not out of the picture yet. But I am still a trade down guy.
 
Tale Gator said:
Does Reggie Bush want to be a part of the Texans franchise this badly?
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Uhh, no. He just wants the #1 overall status & $$$ that goes with it. Bush stated during Heisman week that he wouldn't mind playing in NY. If the Texans were picking 10th, Vince would still rather play here IMO. That is special. I wonder how many other players are "praying to God" to be in Houston? Not many.
 
Maddict5 said:
fine we'll send a survey out to all the draftee's and we'll draft all the 1s that want to play for houston. ok?
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That's not my point ~ it wasn't my intention to start a negative thread about who wants to play for the Texans the most. I apologize for not making that clear.

I should have just said something like ~ “Aren’t you guys impressed by how much Vince wants to be a part of the Texans?”

I hope this post clears things up. :)
 
Tale Gator said:
Does Reggie Bush want to be a part of the Texans franchise this badly?
"I'm praying about it," he said. "I have no idea what's going to happen, but that's what I'm hoping for. I want 'Texans' on my chest. I want to be No. 10. I want to wear the blue and red. I love Houston. That would be so nice. If it doesn't happen, I'm still going to love Houston."

It's almost incomprehensible the Texans would pass up someone so good. He has more playmaking ability, more leadership skills and more of a history of winning than anyone they've had. He'd give the franchise a buzz it has never had.

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If he ends up playing for the Titans, I can see a good rush resulting in Texans all over him ;)
 
travfrancis said:
wow,if we pass this kid up it will be a decision we will never forget.
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That's a little dramatic, don't you think? He's a good 3 years from being a starting pro qb. By then Reggie will have lead us to the playoffs at least once.
 
That's a little dramatic, don't you think? He's a good 3 years from being a starting pro qb. By then Reggie will have lead us to the playoffs at least once.
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That kind of thinking has quickly become my #1 pet peeve.

When I hear the reasons for drafting Bush and passing on Vince Young I usually hear the terms "quick-fix" or "viable playoff team" screw a quick-fix or being a "viable" playoff team, thats the philosophy of a loser. I'll wait a year or 2 longer (not that, that is even the case) if it means that we could be a SUPER BOWL contender.

Carr is going to be good under Kubiak's tutledge, i don't think that there is any doubt about that, he is capable of putting up the type of numbers that Plummer did this year. But the bottom-line is that you don't win super bowls with good qbs who aren't playmakers/difference makers unless you have a super badass defense. The Broncos have a pretty damn good defense and couldn't get it done with a pro-bowl (good, but not a difference maker) Jake Plummer in the same scheme as us. There is no reason to think the Texans' defense will be special, on par with Denver's or better, any time in the future (it's not like we just hired some known badass defensive coordinator).

So go for the gold, draft Vince Young. Lets shoot for the super bowl and doing something special, not just to make the playoffs and be one and done every year
 
And you GUYS think women are sentimental!! J/K!!:)

I believe it is a very admirable trait that Vince wants to play for his home team, who wouldn't?? Think he might be interested in becoming a RB??:rolleyes: Unfortunatly, wishes don't always come true, and prayers are not always answered the way we want them. We just have to believe that the POWERS THAT BE, whether that is GOD above, or the Texans FO, will send the right man to HOUSTON come April.
 
Maybe we should draft the entire U of H team. I'm sure they would all love to play for the Texans.
 
LoneStarState said:
That's a little dramatic, don't you think? He's a good 3 years from being a starting pro qb. By then Reggie will have lead us to the playoffs at least once.
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And to add to travfrancis' great post, look at the Edge situation. He has been in the league 7 years and will be 27 at the start of next season and now teams are shying away from him because backs dont have that long of shelf-life. Bush already has the durability question and if he never answers it, are we renting him for 7 years??? And to get more theoritical, lets say we make improvement the next 2 years but are still sub-.500, are we going to have Bush for a 5 year period when this team can finally make some noise in the playoff picture and then let him go like Edge???
 
SheTexan said:
And you GUYS think women are sentimental!! J/K!!:)
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There are no limits for men when it comes to football loyalty. :)

SheTexan said:
We just have to believe that the POWERS THAT BE, whether that is GOD above, or the Texans FO, will send the right man to HOUSTON come April.
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Bush, Young, or trade down ~ Kubiak & company will make the right choice.
 
SheTexan said:
And you GUYS think women are sentimental!! J/K!!:)

I believe it is a very admirable trait that Vince wants to play for his home team, who wouldn't?? Think he might be interested in becoming a RB??:rolleyes: Unfortunatly, wishes don't always come true, and prayers are not always answered the way we want them. We just have to believe that the POWERS THAT BE, whether that is GOD above, or the Texans FO, will send the right man to HOUSTON come April.
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Can God play RB? :)
 
The only reason VY wants to play in Houston is because with that #1 pick comes a minimum $45million contract. Same reason Leinart and Bush want to be #1. Is Houston his hometown, yeah, but that doesn't mean he's more interested in the $$ than he is the "playin' for the hometown feeling". The question you got to ask yourself is this:

Would VY say no to the NFL if the Texans do not draft him?

NO!!!!

It's about the $$$, and has been for a while.
 
bayshorebevo said:
how can you be so certain we will make the right choice? what's up with that?
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You can't be certain. The first round of a draft is closely related to a krap shoot. Not everyone pans out. The only way to answer your question is to look 2-3 years from now. Maybe Bush will be better than Young, or visa versa.
 
Long-Spurs-Texan said:
Uhh, no. He just wants the #1 overall status & $$$ that goes with it. Bush stated during Heisman week that he wouldn't mind playing in NY. If the Texans were picking 10th, Vince would still rather play here IMO. That is special. I wonder how many other players are "praying to God" to be in Houston? Not many.
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This is an interesting point. Would Young be so emotional about playing for the Texans if we had the 8th pick in the draft? idonno:

I can't say either way, but I do have to admit that this post made me stop and think about it.
 
Double Barrel said:
This is an interesting point. Would Young be so emotional about playing for the Texans if we had the 8th pick in the draft? idonno:

I can't say either way, but I do have to admit that this post made me stop and think about it.
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I honestly think that he'd STILL want to play here (although he may not have entered the draft.) Vince loves Houston and always made it a point to not only thank Austin for their support but also Houston (i.e. his Rose Bowl speech where he said that he was proud to represent H-Town.)

I still think that a lot of the reason VY decided to make himself eligible for the draft is not only b/c he would go in the top three but also b/c of WHO has the top three picks (H-Town, NO, TN.) These three are close to his home and he is a person that wants to stay close to home b/c of his family.
 
Maddict5 said:
fine we'll send a survey out to all the draftee's and we'll draft all the 1s that want to play for houston. ok?
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Wont be many. Sorry but you left your self open for that one.
 
travfrancis said:
So go for the gold, draft Vince Young. Lets shoot for the super bowl and doing something special, not just to make the playoffs and be one and done every year
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Sorry, but drafting Vince Young doesn't make the Texans anymore likely to go to a Super Bowl than drafting Reggie Bush. Last time I checked, it takes 53 players to go to the Super Bowl.
 
LoneStarState said:
Sorry, but drafting Vince Young doesn't make the Texans anymore likely to go to a Super Bowl than drafting Reggie Bush. Last time I checked, it takes 53 players to go to the Super Bowl.
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Thank you!! Solid post yo.
 
Sorry, but drafting Vince Young doesn't make the Texans anymore likely to go to a Super Bowl than drafting Reggie Bush. Last time I checked, it takes 53 players to go to the Super Bowl.
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i guess you didn't read my post, or atleast didn't agree with it :confused:
 
Double Barrel said:
This is an interesting point. Would Young be so emotional about playing for the Texans if we had the 8th pick in the draft? idonno:

I can't say either way, but I do have to admit that this post made me stop and think about it.
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I bet you he would be. Whenever he talked about the Heisman, he always said he was sorry he let down Austin and Houston by not winning the Heisman. I'll try to find the quote.

And I dont think money is the issue for the fact that VY is gonna put his signature on a shoe deal with Nike, Adidas, etc. which will give him about 100 million. 5 million doesnt make much of a difference when you have a deal for 100 million.
 
Fiddy said:
And I dont think money is the issue for the fact that VY is gonna put his signature on a shoe deal with Nike, Adidas, etc. which will give him about 100 million. 5 million doesnt make much of a difference when you have a deal for 100 million.
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Can you provide a link on this? Many have been saying this and in my opinion there is no firggin way a football player would ever get that kind of jack from one sponsor. :confused:
 
travfrancis said:
That kind of thinking has quickly become my #1 pet peeve.

When I hear the reasons for drafting Bush and passing on Vince Young I usually hear the terms "quick-fix" or "viable playoff team" screw a quick-fix or being a "viable" playoff team, thats the philosophy of a loser.
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Mine too. I am for drafting Bush or trading down for D help but I, in no way, think it is obvious that VY will take 3 years. Everyone thinks this is a given. If that was the case people like Roethlisberger would not have stepped in Day 1.Nor would Brady his second year. And don't try to tell me they are different because no one thought they were the best QBs out there, especially with Brady going in the 6th round. Some guys have it and some guys don't. You can only guess on who will make it happen. Assuming that every guy takes 3-4 years is a farce considering that the span of most NFL careers is 3.
 
I have a 6 year old neighbor down the street that wants to play for Houston... maybe the chronicle can write an article about him as well...

who cares if he wants to play here?
 
texansfan88 said:
I have a 6 year old neighbor down the street that wants to play for Houston... maybe the chronicle can write an article about him as well...

who cares if he wants to play here?
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I do. I want a guy who is fired up about his team and who wants to be here no matter the past we have had. You could have an Eli Manning a-hole who doesn't want to play for your team. VY isn't my first choice but I do want the passion of a guy who wants to take us somewhere. People are too bitter and jaded here. It is a joke.
 
HoustonFrog said:
Mine too. I am for drafting Bush or trading down for D help but I, in no way, think it is obvious that VY will take 3 years. Everyone things this is a given. If that was the case people like Roethlisberger would not have stepped in Day 1.Nor would Brady his second year. And don't try to tell me they are different because no one thought they were the best QBs out there, especially with Brady going in the 6th round. Some guys have it and some guys don't. You can only guess on who will make it happen. Assuming that every guy takes 3-4 years is a farce considering that the span of most NFL careers is 3.
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They are different because the rest of the team didn't suck. Pitt had a solid D, great coach, and a solid running game to keep Ben "Drink like a champion Today" Roethlisberger in games and shut down the other opponents. The Patriots, at minimum, would have made it to the playoffs if not the SB last year because of a great coach and great team play.
 
Kaiser Toro said:
Can you provide a link on this? Many have been saying this and in my opinion there is no firggin way a football player would ever get that kind of jack from one sponsor. :confused:
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That's Lebron James type shoe deal money and people have said he is gonna be the LBJ of the NFL. I also read or heard on the radio that he was close to signing a shoe deal for a lot but his agent decided to hold off and let other companies "bid" for him...
 
in my opinion, he shouldnt have declared if he wanted to come here haha... maybe we woulda sucked again and had another high draft pick and then wed have reggie AND vince thanks a lot vince
 
You huys are so negative to anyone that has a diffent opinion than you! This young guy has a love for his city and state that should not be taken lightly. If you ever had that kind of passion maybe you could relate to him. I think we should address line but I admire his charecter and I share his love for my city and state after 20 years in the military and 3 conflicts I can tell you they are worth fighting for. So calm down and don't be so jaded!
 
Grid said:
I really wanna play for the Texans too.
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Are you one of the most dominat college players ever and have a national championship where you led your team to victory with your percise passing and super speed legs???
 
Tale Gator said:
Does Reggie Bush want to be a part of the Texans franchise this badly?
____

"I'm praying about it," he said. "I have no idea what's going to happen, but that's what I'm hoping for. I want 'Texans' on my chest. I want to be No. 10. I want to wear the blue and red. I love Houston. That would be so nice. If it doesn't happen, I'm still going to love Houston."
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No place like home

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He would love to play for the Texans. He danced around the topic when he first declared himself for the NFL draft. Now he's upfront about wanting to play for his hometown team. Badly.

"I'm praying about it," he said. "I have no idea what's going to happen, but that's what I'm hoping for. I want 'Texans' on my chest. I want to be No. 10. I want to wear the blue and red. I love Houston. That would be so nice. If it doesn't happen, I'm still going to love Houston."

It's almost incomprehensible the Texans would pass up someone so good. He has more playmaking ability, more leadership skills and more of a history of winning than anyone they've had. He'd give the franchise a buzz it has never had.

full article
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Just to give equal time:

Link: "Joining Texans holds appeal to Bush"

"I wouldn't have a problem playing for Houston if they were to pick me," Bush said at a news conference in Los Angeles. "This is a dream come true. I'm excited about having an opportunity to prove myself at the next level, and if that was with Houston, it would make everything even better."


:texflag:
 
Tale Gator said:
Does Reggie Bush want to be a part of the Texans franchise this badly?
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Bush said yesterday during a ESPN radio interview at the Super Bowl that he would like to play for Mike Martz. He thinks he can be utilized like Marshall Faulk has been. The Lions fans in the background were cheering because Martz had supposedly been hired by the Lions but I saw later that hiring wasn't official.

Bush just wants to be drafted #1. It's all about that status and the money it is going to bring.
 
Hulk75 said:
And stop Dancing everytime you get on TV Vince, I thought I was watching a Dance Contest.
He is very immature by NFL standards.
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Yeah. I've NEVER seen an NFL player dance around. Their standards are too high for that.
 
Texans_Chick said:
Just to give equal time:

Link: "Joining Texans holds appeal to Bush"

"I wouldn't have a problem playing for Houston if they were to pick me," Bush said at a news conference in Los Angeles. "This is a dream come true. I'm excited about having an opportunity to prove myself at the next level, and if that was with Houston, it would make everything even better."
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I wouldn't go getting too flattered. The interview I heard on the Dan Patrick show a few weeks ago made it sound like it was just more important for him to go #1.
 
coreyvice said:
Yeah. I've NEVER seen an NFL player dance around. Their standards are too high for that.
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I don't get the bitterness myself. If you want to take Bush so be it. I do too but stop being such a jerk towards a guy who is 22 and enjoying his time in the sun. Bush has done it. Leinart is doing it. It isn't his fault that he is wanted by teams. He played to the best of his ability and now has a chance to make something happen. So much hate in here for a person who is doing nothing to them. Hype your pick but don't hate so much on people who are good people. It is classless. All three top guys have great things to offer and all are pimping themselves. Leinart was on Rome is Burning and his radio show with his agent..whoppdedoo.

This is so immature..from yesterdays Chronicle:

"Houston is fortunate to have three major-league sports teams plus other outstanding athletes. Despite their tremendous abilities and their substantial salaries, rarely do they give back to the community in proportion to their wealth--either in funds or time

Vince Young lost the Heisman, but one day last week he won the hearts of many patients at the Texas Children's Hospital. Without an obvious agent, with absolutely no fee, he talked to the children, signed autographs, took pictures and generally endeared himself forever.

The athletes of my generation were our idols and generally good role models. Houston's superstars need to take lessons form a superstar of tomorrow."

--Milton Nirken, M.D.
 
Hulk75 said:
TAnd stop Dancing everytime you get on TV Vince, I thought I was watching a Dance Contest.
He is very immature by NFL standards.
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Yeah, being in the gym by 7:30 and working out until he has to do inteviews is very immature. The guy wants to have fun, a little dancing for him is just fun. It's a way to goof off, a way to enjoy life. Everyone has a need to be professional 24/7, you need to be professional when dealing with your job and he does that, he does dancing during the pregame to keep his guys lose, after he wins a national championship and after a reporter asks him if he wants to do a quick dance. Bash him for other things if you want, but a couple of dance moves just to have fun??? You're reaching for things now...

Peyton should try to lighten up, maybe it will stop him from choking every year...
 
You're reaching for things now...
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FWIW - Vince just won the college football allstar challenge -- make no mistake Vince has a freaking gun of an arm. :shocked
 
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