PokerStar said:
I would like to see an objective post for Young, because maybe my view of him skewed and I just dont see him as any better than a mid first rounder. I admit though that I have read posts about him and looked at his stats, but he still does not impress me and I would like an objective look at him. I looked at the prospect profiles on NFL.com and Young is not rated very well.
Now I'll be the first to admit that I am the last guy to give you an objective post on Vince Young. I love the guy, and I ain't scurred to say so.
But if you look at the two QBs expected to go first in this draft, you'll see one guy has weeknesses that can be improved..... Pro Style offense, you can teach a guy that. 3 step drop, 4 step drop, WCO, read defense, throwing motion, foot work........ you can teach all of those. This guy, has shown not only a desire to win, but to work hard to improve his game. Not saying that Matt hasn't. But if you were to ask who was the most improved QB from 2004, to 2005, you'd have to say it was Vince Young. 2004 Rosebowl..... he dominated that game, he wowed us, and entertained us with his legs... 2005, his arm was just as dangerous.
You look at the other guy........ Arm strength....... you'd think a little training can fix this, but for some reason, once a guy get's tagged as weak armed, it sticks(Pennington was on his way to overcoming this, not that his arm was getting stronger, but a quick release, and excellent distribution made NYJ's passing game very effective. Then he got hurt...... which brings up.....) Health concerns............
Matt doesn't have a history of being hurt, but there is something about him, that makes me question how long he will play....... I have no facts to back this up, but I know I'm not the only one.
Leadership, & Poise......... no one is saying Matt is lacking in either of these fields....... but Vince has demonstrated a level of Poise/leadership that many are saying is off the charts...
So, since the 2006 RoseBowl....... the National Championship. Through all the drama, and Vince Young mis-steps, his stock has actually risen. Partly fuelled by N.O.'s signing of Drew Brees, Matt's has dropped..... Who wants Matt?? I don't know. But the word now, is Vince. Tenessee, NYJ, GreenBay(even though they just drafted a 1st round QB) Oakland, Arizona......... all in the mix for Vince.
Now I'm not saying there is a conspiracy against Vince, nothing like that. It's a lot simpler, and more complicated at the same time.
Matt's the safe pick, the most NFL ready....... all the reporters, seem to zero in on this, and pushed every mock to show it that way.
But on one wants the safe pick....... the safe pick generally doesn't change the direction of your team.... and there are alot of teams looking for a new direction this year.
Reggie Bush isn't the safe pick, he's the most explosive pick. He isn't like any other Runningback before him, while many see that as a plus, it also means he isn't the prototypical 1st round runningback type. D'angelo, Addai, Moroney...... those are your safe picks.... not better, but safer. IMHO, the only person in the league who can get the most out of Reggie Bush, is Mike Martz..... no one else, is quirky enough to design, and teach an offense that will fully utilize a talent like Reggie Bush.
Like I said, not objective, but I'm going to say it is.