Vince Young: 10 Possible Destinations for Tennessee Titans QB in 2011
Quarterback Vince Young will eventually be released by the Tennessee Titans, largely in part because he is due a $4.25 million roster bonus due on the 10th day of the 2011 league year (whenever that should happen).
The Titans are ready to move on and proved so by drafting quarterback Jake Locker with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2011 draft.
With Young's future in Tennessee over, what's next for the talented but troubled passer?
Here's a look at 10 possible destinations for Vince Young in 2011.
Buffalo Bills
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The Bills' current starter is Ryan Fitzpatrick, a player the front office is reportedly content with for the 2011 season.
Buffalo has made no attempts to draft a player to compete with Fitzpatrick or to replace him long-term should he falter in 2011.
Signing Vince Young would provide competition for Fitzpatrick, give Buffalo a very good backup should injury happen to either quarterback and also give the Bills stability at the position in the near future.
Young will not be looking for a huge contract. In fact, he may sign for the minimum with heavy incentive bonuses for playing time and statistics.
The Bills took a similar gamble on Terrell Owens, so why not on Vince Young?
Miami Dolphins
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Incumbent starter Chad Henne is far from being a fan or front office favorite in Miami.
The Dolphins were tied heavily to draft prospect Ryan Mallett, and many thought they would draft at least one quarterback during the 2011 draft.
They didn't, leaving the door at backup quarterback wide open.
Vince Young fits what offensive coordinator Brian Daboll has liked in the past with mobile quarterbacks who can make plays on the move.
Miami has nothing to lose here, and it's a good fit for Young.
Cincinnati Bengals
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Carson Palmer has asked to be traded or he will retire. He seems to mean it too.
The Bengals used a second-round pick in 2011 on Andy Dalton, a pro-style quarterback who is ready to play immediately in the NFL.
Behind Dalton, the Bengals will need help. Jordan Palmer is not a viable option at quarterback should Dalton get hurt or struggle. There is also the possibility the Bengals would want to sit Dalton behind a veteran, like Vince Young, for a season or two.
Young fits the Bengals organization, whether Cincinnati fans will be offended by that or not. He's also polarizing enough to sell tickets.
And we know Mike Brown loves offense.
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Indianapolis Colts
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Peyton Manning is now 35 years old and coming off the worst season in his career since his rookie season.
The Colts added two early draft picks to help shore up a weak offensive line, but the fact remains that Manning's future is limited.
Young would be a very reliable insurance policy against injury to Manning and might be able to turn his career around working behind one of the hardest-working players in the NFL.
At just 27 years old Young has eight to 10 years left in the NFL.
Oakland Raiders
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This may be the most obvious landing spot for Vince Young, even if it is somewhat unlikely at this time.
Al Davis seems to be in love with Jason Campbell, but is new head coach Hue Jackson?
Jackson was a big fan of Bruce Gradkowski last year but knows to keep his job he will need to do what Davis tells him to.
One possible scenario would be for the Raiders to bring in Young as a backup to Campbell and then let them compete in training camp.
At a minimum Young provides a good backup at a position where the Raiders are very thin.
Washington Redskins
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Does anyone truly believe the Redskins will enter 2011 with Rex Grossman and John Beck at quarterback?
Daniel Snyder, owner of the Redskins, has never been afraid to spend money on a big-name player—and that's exactly what Vince Young is.
Young would join a cast of has-beens on the Redskins offense, with Clinton Portis and co. on the downside of their careers.
Young would be a Week 1 starter in Washington under Mike and Kyle Shanahan. The Shanahan offense is based on moving the pocket and making plays outside the tackle box, something Young has excelled at in his career.
Washington may be the most likely and also the best place for Vince Young to rejuvenate his career.
Minnesota Vikings
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The Vikings' depth chart at quarterback features second-year player Joe Webb, who was drafted to play wide receiver, and rookie Christian Ponder.
Not exactly an all-star lineup.
Young would bridge the gap at quarterback until Ponder is ready to take over. While Ponder may be ready as a rookie, the Vikings must also consider that he missed parts of the last two seasons at Florida State with injuries. A reliable backup is a must-have.
The Vikings would be wise to bring in an established veteran to play in 2011, as they are not far from contending for a wild-card spot.
Arizona Cardinals
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There are few landing spots where Vince Young would be penciled in as the immediate starter. Arizona is one of them.
The Cardinals are expected to make a serious run at Eagles backup quarterback Kevin Kolb, but if the asking price is too high, they may re-sign themselves to signing Young.
Head coach Ken Whisenhunt has experience with mobile quarterbacks, and Young compares favorably to the skill set Ben Roethlisberger showed under Whisenhunt in Pittsburgh.
The matchup between Coach Whisenhunt and Young is a good one.
San Francisco 49ers
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The 49ers, at face value, do not appear to be in the market for a quarterback. Most expect Alex Smith to re-sign with the team, but he didn't do so when given the opportunity before the NFL owners locked out the players.
The team did draft Colin Kaepernick in Round 2 of the 2011 draft, but he is considered a project and not ready to play as a rookie.
That leaves us with David Carr as the starting quarterback if Smith does not re-sign.
Vince Young is very similar to a quarterback Jim Harbaugh coached before, Josh Johnson, when he was at the University of San Diego.
Young's mobility and short-range accuracy would be a plus in the Niners' West Coast offense.
Seattle Seahawks
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The last time Seahawks coach Pete Carroll saw Vince Young was when his USC Trojans were beaten on a last-minute play by Young's Texas Longhorns.
A pretty lasting impression.
Carroll is known for loving big-talent players and has had no trouble taking on "troubled" stars. Young would also be seen as a reclamation project of sorts, something Carroll's ego would have a hard time saying no to.
In Seattle the team is hedging its bets on veteran Matt Hasselbeck re-signing. Otherwise the Seahawks are stuck with Charlie Whitehurst as their starter in 2011.
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