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Thursday, February 16, 2017

Vince Young "dreams of playing more football," signs with Leigh Steinberg

Vince Young Through The Years - NCAA Football 04 - Madden 25

By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle

Updated 6:27pm, Wednesday, February 15, 2017

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Vince Young as the Green Bay Packers quarterback.

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Vince Young during a workout at Texas in 2013.

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Vince Young as the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback.

Photo: Michael Perez, Associated Press Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) steps out of the grasp of Houston Texans linebacker Morlon Greenwood on his way to a 39-yard touchdown run in overtime Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006, at Reliant Stadium in Houston. The Titans beat the Texans 26-20 in overtime. (Photo by Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle)Contact: Kevin Cooper (713) 816-1482 less Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) steps out of the grasp of Houston Texans linebacker Morlon Greenwood on his way to a 39-yard touchdown run in overtime Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006, at Reliant Stadium in ... more Photo: BRETT COOMER, STAFF

Vince Young "dreams of playing more football," signs with Leigh Steinberg

Former University of Texas and NFL quarterback Vince Young has hired veteran agent Leigh Steinberg in hopes of rekindling his football career.

Steinberg made the announcement on his official Twitter account, noting that the 33-year-old former Davey O"Brien Award winner and Houston native "has dream of playing more football, being role model."

Young, 33, is considered a major long shot to play in the NFL again due to his age and inactivity.

Young, a former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and two-time Pro Bowl selection, last played in the NFL in 2011 when he threw four touchdown passes and had nine interceptions for the Philadelphia Eagles.

In six NFL seasons, Young passed for 8,964 yards, 46 touchdowns and 51 interceptions for a 74.4 career passer rating.

A former Tennessee Titans starter and third overall pick of the 2006 NFL draft, Young has also played for the Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns.

Young led the Longhorns to a national championship win over USC in the Rose Bowl. He finished second in the Heisman Trophy balloting to USC running back Reggie Bush.

Young played at Madison High School where he piled up 12,987 yards of total offense and was named Parade Magazine"s National Player of the Year as a Senior when he had 3,819 yards and 59 touchdowns.

The new Spring League has previously expressed interest in Young.

Young has been working at the University of Texas and with the Longhorn Network.

Young attended Steinberg"s annual Super Bowl party in Houston along with former Oilers running back Earl Campbell and Texans general manager Rick Smith.

Source: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/texans/article/Vince-Young-dreams-of-playing-more-football-10935646.php

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Vince Young Busted for DUI

Vince Young = BROKE
1/25/2016 7:35 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Breaking News

Ex-NFL starVince Young was arrested for DUI in Texas early Monday morning ... and is still behind bars.

TMZ Sportsconfirmed Young was pulled over in a white Chevy Silverado by Austin cops around midnight. He was booked for DUI at the Travis County jail. Police told KXAN that officers saw Young drifting across lanes while doing 40 to 60 mph.

Police also described Young as being uncooperative once officers pulled him over. He refused to take a breathalyzer. His bail was set at $2,000.

Officers say Young showed several signs of intoxication during the stop -- including, "thick tongued" speech, swaying and mumbling.

Cops also say Young started the "Walk and turn" test -- but refused to continue after losing his balance.

Young returned to his alma mater, University of Texas, in 2014 to work on recruiting.

Story developing...

Source: http://www.tmz.com/2016/01/25/vince-young-arrested-dui/?adid%3Dsidebarwidget-tmzsports