Vince Young to land tomorrow
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Vince Young to land tomorrow
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- As Kevin Kolb touches down in Arizona, the Eagles' newest backup quarterback will be flying here tomorrow and checking into training camp at Lehigh University.
The Vince Young deal is done, NFL sources confirmed. The Eagles just need to announce it today at 6 p.m. It took the team a little less than half a day to address their backup quarterback need after dealing Kolb to Arizona.
Young is probably the best available quarterback willing to be a backup on the market. It's fair to assume that he agreed to a one-year deal in the hopes of becoming coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg's latest reclamation project.
The last project was asked about Young coming to the Eagles.
"It's going to be a positive affect," Michael Vick said. "I think Vince will mature as a player and get better, as far as understanding what this offense is about. I think it will help him long-term. ... And if we ever need him he's there for us."
Young has had some ups and downs to his career, but he has a 30-17 career mark as a starter for Tennessee.
"I think Vince has done well," Vick said. "He's just had some tough breaks, but you see a lot of guys in this league that have some inconsistencies in their career and they're able to change it down the stretch of their career."
The 28-year-old Young had some issues whenever he was booed by Titans fans.
"We all have a problem with booing," Vick said. "We all hate getting booed."
Why just a one year deal? If he rehabs successfully, then in 2012 he goes elsewhere and the Eagles have nothing to show for it.— paolibulldog- Not Tommie Harris!!!! NOOO. He su*ked in Chicago and gave up on that team. I live here and can tell you that in all honesty. They probably signed Vince Young for two years, so he has some trade value to the Birds.— momeara001
- From a talent point of view this team can win the SB, without a doubt. But, putting it all together is what it comes down to. I have no doubt that if they make it there Vick will not pull a McNabb...— Cameiros
- Amazing how some can look at other people and see dirt when we all came from dirt and will return to dirt, no exceptions.....and you know it's coming from people who live in one of the countries dirtiest cities. When a player comes here just try hard to play your best ball, that's not much to ask as a fan. Don't matter what you look like, where you been, what you did in the past, just come here and and be balling that's all. I'm excited about what the Eagles are doing and I'm looking forward to seeing the team take the field.— rayzoe
- As a Nashville area resident and longtime 'bird' fan I am excited to see AR make another BOLD move that will pay dividends; like KK seems to have for the future !!! johnnyu— john ullman
- Some comments I like some I don't. It's great to get a second chance and you do GREAT. M. Vick is doing a GREAT job,stay on the straight path I pray you have much more success. Now Vince should join in and follow in Vicks footsteps. Football is back and it's GREAT— VegasEagleFan
- frank, are you God? guess you never make any mistakes. vince hasn't opened fire ona group of innocent people, and some of his acts are childish, but despicable is a harsh word, even by God's standards!— moeski
- Young isn't coming here as the savior of the franchise, and all the pressure that goes with it, he's coming in as a backup. As backup QB's go, he's probably in the top 5 in the league. It's a legit signing, deal with it. Now sign Tulloch.— dlivesay
- VY will get here when he knows it's Kolb and drama free. Kid Watkins, Youngster Jarrett and Marsh also didn't need the "turds" negativity around them and are now ready to get in camp and lay down some lumber.— Astro Jones
Comment removed.- Why are you so against VY? Other than his color. He's a backup, if things go well he won't even play. He's just an insurance policy. I guess you'd rather have David Carr. — caught-u-sleepin
- just come here and and be balling that's all. ...........
— rayzoe
Ravzoe - u r right. Everyone loves balling.....— Evil Overlord 
Perfect signing.
While nobody can duplicate what Vick brings to the table and what AR will build around for this year, you do need a backup who can be reasonably close. You do not need a washed-up stiff with a good head, decent arm, and no legs.
VY is a GREAT signing for that very reason. When Vick goes down (and he will, let's hope not a season-ender), assuming VY is trainable, as I think he will be, the guy will do very well in relief.
I was a Kolb fan for the "decent fit" reason, and he is certainly much better prepared at this point, but VY is possibly higher upside. So now the Birds have DRC, a second rounder, AND probably a real good backup to Vick.
You Reid-haters will most likely eat crow on this one as the past couple days allowed the Birds to improve significantly this year and future without really giving up anything.- Frank105 one day I hope when you need a second chance you will then
understand— douglasrdd - Hope he gets on the right plane.... He only scored a 6 on the Wonderlic— Luriesucks
