Mobility of Titans QB Young has Broncos highly concerned - The Orange Mane

Houshyamama · 11-18-2007, 06:11 PM

Fluff piece:

By PAT GRAHAM, AP Sports Writer
November 18, 2007

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Broncos rookie defensive lineman Tim Crowder wasn't allowed to so much as breathe on Vince Young in their college days at Texas.

Finally, the no-touch edict has been removed. Crowder gets his chance to deliver a hit on the Tennessee Titans quarterback.

That is, if he can catch up to him.

"Vince is a Superman who doesn't need a phone booth," Crowder said of his former Longhorns teammate. "He's really good. He is so effortless when he makes plays."

Young has the Denver defense on edge. The Broncos have been struggling with the run all season, giving up 151 yards a game, and now they face a mobile quarterback Monday night.

"Vince is a very talented quarterback," Denver defensive boss Jim Bates said. "He's definitely a threat every time the ball is snapped."

Young has rushed for 217 yards and two touchdowns this season. He's also coming off a game in which he threw for a career-high 257 yards in a loss to Jacksonville last Sunday.

"We always have to be aware of him," Bates said. "He can make things happen."

Denver's plan is simple: keep him in the pocket. The Broncos don't want to see him rolling out.

"He's one of the best quarterbacks going once he starts running," Broncos defensive lineman Sam Adams said. "But he doesn't have to just run to make plays. He's making plays with his arm, too."

Dre' Bly thinks a spy is definitely in order for Young. That way, he's accounted for at all times.

"Everything they do starts with Vince, and for us to be successful we have to keep Vince contained," Bly said. "He poses a threat throwing the football, running the football and we have our work cut out for us. This is a team you need to worry about."

Champ Bailey has heard the comparisons: Young is a clone of Michael Vick. Yet from what Bailey has seen on film, he doesn't totally buy into that line of thinking.

"Vick was definitely one of a kind, but he (Young) is just as effective. Vince can throw better," Bailey said. "We'll see. I haven't seen him in person yet."

Broncos rookie running back Selvin Young counts the Titans quarterback as one of his best friends. He said they've chatted a lot about the game, but no trash talk.

"We try not to push any buttons," said Selvin Young, who also went to Texas, and threw the block to spring Vince Young for the winning touchdown against USC in the Rose Bowl, securing the Longhorns' BCS national championship. "We're both very competitive people."

So competitive, in fact, they keep extra controllers around for when they play games on PlayStation.

"Because one's going to get broken," Selvin Young said with a grin. "Vince is a fighter. It may not look pretty, but he's got one common theme that I have -- get the job done. That's the type of person we're facing."

That's the type of quarterback Titans coach Jeff Fisher wants in charge of the team. Vince Young is 13-8 as the Titans' starting quarterback.

"He does not like losing," Fisher said. "He's very, very competitive. He's found ways to win for us."

Crowder is hoping for just one solid hit on Young. Nothing mean or malicious on his good friend, just a clean tackle.

That would make up for all the times he had Young in his sights during practices at Texas, only to peel off at the last moment. It was either that or face the wrath of Longhorns coach Mack Brown, who outlawed hits on his prized quarterback.

"We would've got kicked off the team if we would've touched him," Crowder said with a laugh. "I know his moves, but it's different when you're playing someone in a game. I always told him in practice (at Texas) that I wished I could play him in a game. Now, I get that chance."

Bronx33 · 11-18-2007, 06:17 PM

break him in half: that should slow him down.

broncofan2438 · 11-18-2007, 06:42 PM

Yea, yea.....and

RMT · 11-18-2007, 07:15 PM

it's natural to be concerned about a mobile QB like vince young when the defense has a hard time stopping an immobile one.

Orange_Beard · 11-18-2007, 09:57 PM

**** VY, the running game scares me.

Bob · 11-18-2007, 10:53 PM

Years ago they put a shadow on Elway -- not sure what the means exactly, but I remember it meant less scrambles for big gains -- maybe do the same thing with Young? If we force him to beat us with the pass I dont think he will have a big game.

bpc · 11-18-2007, 11:00 PM

Young has struggled hitting open WR's. It is definitely not this strength. We need to play to that and trap him with run blitzes.

Jetmeck · 11-19-2007, 03:36 AM

One on one. Bailey and Bly have to live up to the hype this week. We must put an extra man in the box, hopefully Lynch brings the wood this week to slow down their run game.

After that keep Young to only a couple runs and we win this. We can do this.

Kaylore · 11-19-2007, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange_Beard

**** VY, the running game scares me.

For real. In a game that is "won in the trenches" we don't match up well on either side. Haynesworth being hurt could help a lot, though.

Jetmeck · 11-19-2007, 06:02 AM

Haynesworth being out would be preferable.......

On a side note. WTF is up with Indy. They come in to Denver and play like world beaters and then can't finish the job against SD and barely beats lowly KC ?

Broncos4Life · 11-19-2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetmeck

Haynesworth being out would be preferable.......

On a side note. WTF is up with Indy. They come in to Denver and play like world beaters and then can't finish the job against SD and barely beats lowly KC ?

Um.....
Injuries?

Beantown Bronco · 11-19-2007, 10:35 AM

Punch him in the nads after every one of his scrambles....after the first few times, I'm guessing his mobility will no longer be an issue.

c_lazy_r · 11-19-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

Punch him in the nads after every one of his scrambles....after the first few times, I'm guessing his mobility will no longer be an issue.

Or sign Vick's little brother to stomp on his ass.

Inkana7 · 11-19-2007, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

For real. In a game that is "won in the trenches" we don't match up well on either side. Haynesworth being hurt could help a lot, though.

It's amazing what good play can do for you. A year ago after the stomping incident, we had all labeled Haynesworth the most classless person in the NFL. Now that he's a stud, that incident isn't being mentioned by anyone.

yavoon · 11-19-2007, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inkana7

It's amazing what good play can do for you. A year ago after the stomping incident, we had all labeled Haynesworth the most classless person in the NFL. Now that he's a stud, that incident isn't being mentioned by anyone.

the two aren't mutually exclusive.

KillerBronco#76 · 11-19-2007, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inkana7

It's amazing what good play can do for you. A year ago after the stomping incident, we had all labeled Haynesworth the most classless person in the NFL. Now that he's a stud, that incident isn't being mentioned by anyone.

He has always been a very good player. But this year he is absolutley dominating the LOS.I think part of that is the fact that he hadn't done anything to bring attention to himself before he did that. I sure the fact that he hasn't had any other character issues or incidents off the field helps because the guys that do have off the field issues kinda steal the spot light.

But yea that stomp was pretty nasty.

11-18-2007, 06:11 PM	#1
Houshyamama I Make The Weather Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,870 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brock Osweiler	Mobility of Titans QB Young has Broncos highly concerned Fluff piece: By PAT GRAHAM, AP Sports Writer November 18, 2007 ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Broncos rookie defensive lineman Tim Crowder wasn't allowed to so much as breathe on Vince Young in their college days at Texas. Finally, the no-touch edict has been removed. Crowder gets his chance to deliver a hit on the Tennessee Titans quarterback. That is, if he can catch up to him. "Vince is a Superman who doesn't need a phone booth," Crowder said of his former Longhorns teammate. "He's really good. He is so effortless when he makes plays." Young has the Denver defense on edge. The Broncos have been struggling with the run all season, giving up 151 yards a game, and now they face a mobile quarterback Monday night. "Vince is a very talented quarterback," Denver defensive boss Jim Bates said. "He's definitely a threat every time the ball is snapped." Young has rushed for 217 yards and two touchdowns this season. He's also coming off a game in which he threw for a career-high 257 yards in a loss to Jacksonville last Sunday. "We always have to be aware of him," Bates said. "He can make things happen." Denver's plan is simple: keep him in the pocket. The Broncos don't want to see him rolling out. "He's one of the best quarterbacks going once he starts running," Broncos defensive lineman Sam Adams said. "But he doesn't have to just run to make plays. He's making plays with his arm, too." Dre' Bly thinks a spy is definitely in order for Young. That way, he's accounted for at all times. "Everything they do starts with Vince, and for us to be successful we have to keep Vince contained," Bly said. "He poses a threat throwing the football, running the football and we have our work cut out for us. This is a team you need to worry about." Champ Bailey has heard the comparisons: Young is a clone of Michael Vick. Yet from what Bailey has seen on film, he doesn't totally buy into that line of thinking. "Vick was definitely one of a kind, but he (Young) is just as effective. Vince can throw better," Bailey said. "We'll see. I haven't seen him in person yet." Broncos rookie running back Selvin Young counts the Titans quarterback as one of his best friends. He said they've chatted a lot about the game, but no trash talk. "We try not to push any buttons," said Selvin Young, who also went to Texas, and threw the block to spring Vince Young for the winning touchdown against USC in the Rose Bowl, securing the Longhorns' BCS national championship. "We're both very competitive people." So competitive, in fact, they keep extra controllers around for when they play games on PlayStation. "Because one's going to get broken," Selvin Young said with a grin. "Vince is a fighter. It may not look pretty, but he's got one common theme that I have -- get the job done. That's the type of person we're facing." That's the type of quarterback Titans coach Jeff Fisher wants in charge of the team. Vince Young is 13-8 as the Titans' starting quarterback. "He does not like losing," Fisher said. "He's very, very competitive. He's found ways to win for us." Crowder is hoping for just one solid hit on Young. Nothing mean or malicious on his good friend, just a clean tackle. That would make up for all the times he had Young in his sights during practices at Texas, only to peel off at the last moment. It was either that or face the wrath of Longhorns coach Mack Brown, who outlawed hits on his prized quarterback. "We would've got kicked off the team if we would've touched him," Crowder said with a laugh. "I know his moves, but it's different when you're playing someone in a game. I always told him in practice (at Texas) that I wished I could play him in a game. Now, I get that chance."

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11-18-2007, 06:17 PM	#2
Bronx33 lets go partner Rumpson Rocks Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakewood,Colo Posts: 41,221 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	break him in half: that should slow him down.

11-18-2007, 06:42 PM	#3
broncofan2438 Faneco this... LETS TAKE BACK THE AFC WEST Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: California Posts: 6,302 Adopt-a-Bronco: ERIC DECKER	Yea, yea.....and

11-18-2007, 07:15 PM	#4
RMT Rocky Mountain Thunder Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: United States Posts: 3,211	it's natural to be concerned about a mobile QB like vince young when the defense has a hard time stopping an immobile one.

11-18-2007, 09:57 PM	#5
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	**** VY, the running game scares me.

11-18-2007, 10:53 PM	#6
Bob Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 5,330	Years ago they put a shadow on Elway -- not sure what the means exactly, but I remember it meant less scrambles for big gains -- maybe do the same thing with Young? If we force him to beat us with the pass I dont think he will have a big game.

11-18-2007, 11:00 PM	#7
bpc "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" 1 sword keeps another in the sheath Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 12,574 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Young has struggled hitting open WR's. It is definitely not this strength. We need to play to that and trap him with run blitzes.

11-19-2007, 03:36 AM	#8
Jetmeck Not a Chief's board Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,387	One on one. Bailey and Bly have to live up to the hype this week. We must put an extra man in the box, hopefully Lynch brings the wood this week to slow down their run game. After that keep Young to only a couple runs and we win this. We can do this.

11-19-2007, 06:02 AM	#10
Jetmeck Not a Chief's board Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,387	Haynesworth being out would be preferable....... On a side note. WTF is up with Indy. They come in to Denver and play like world beaters and then can't finish the job against SD and barely beats lowly KC ?

11-19-2007, 10:35 AM	#12
Beantown Bronco Athletic Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mass Posts: 19,049 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	Punch him in the nads after every one of his scrambles....after the first few times, I'm guessing his mobility will no longer be an issue.