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Vince Young throws tantrum after loss to ‘Skins, out as Titans starter

By ArtieFufkin

(Photo: Getty Images via Zimbio)

Nobody has ever claimed that Vince Young is the brightest bulb in the box (his Wonderlic score took care of that forever).  But there had been hope – at least in Tennessee – in recent years that he had matured to a point where he could handle the role of NFL Quarterback.  Well yesterday, Young showed the world that he is still as immature as ever, throwing a temper tantrum after Tennesee’s OT loss to the Redskins. According to reports, Young has lost his starting job with the Titans, and may have permanently damaged his relationship with head coach Jeff Fisher.

The story goes something like this: Young hurt his right thumb in the 3rd quarter of the game, and was replaced by rookie QB Rusty Smith. Apparently Young thought he could return to the game and was seen taking snaps on the sideline during the 4th quarter.  Afterwards, Young – who had been booed during the game by the home fans – threw his shoulder pads and jersey into the stands and returned to the locker room.  And that, according to Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean, is when things got good:

According to sources, Young was talking under his breath, uttering expletives, as Fisher prepared to address the team. When Fisher told him to keep quiet, Young finished dressing and started to leave. Fisher told Young to stop, saying not to “run out on your teammates.”

Young then told Fisher “I’m not running out on my teammates, I’m running out on you,’’ sources said. More words were exchanged and Young left.

Young pouts on the sidelines during yesterday's game (Photo: Getty Images)

Afterward, Fisher explained his side of the story:

“I was not satisfied with his ability to control the ball,’’ Fisher said. “He never came to me and said he was OK and wanted to go back in, and I was told he was obviously a little upset after. I was also told he threw half his uniform into the stands. I think clearly that is no way to respond, and so we have some things we have to sort out with him. He may need surgery, and if that’s he case, he’s done for the year.’

So there you go. It seems that once again, Young’s immaturity got the better of him. Afterward, he tweeted an apology to his teammates:

“I just want to say I’m fine,” Young tweeted. “Sorry to my teammates. I’m just competitive. Want to play. But God is great.”

Sigh … apparently the big guy isn’t great enough to have blessed Young with half a brain.  Sorry, but I have no patience for talented millionaires who continue to put themselves ahead of the team and squander away their opportunities.