Vince Young

5 Unsexy Heisman Candidates for 2008

It’s hard to criticize the purpose and prestige of the Heisman Trophy without sounding disrespectful of John W. Heisman and the Downtown Athletic Club (DAC). I think the word I’m looking for is “disappointed”. With the obvious...

Titans run all over hapless, winless Lions

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Once-beaten Titans dominate, drop Lions to 0-12

The Detroit Lions took another step toward NFL infamy. Chris Johnson ran for 125 yards and scored twice in the first quarter and LenDale White had two touchdowns in the second and finished with 106 yards rushing, setting up the...

Tennessee rights itself, pounds winless Detroit

DETROIT - The Tennessee Titans wanted to re-establish the run to get back on track after losing for the first time. The Detroit Lions were very accommodating. Chris Johnson ran for 125 yards and scored twice in the first...

Young plays for first time since season opener

By Jim Wyatt • THE TENNESSEAN • November 28, 2008 DETROIT — Vince Young smiled as he stepped into the Titans huddle Thursday. When Young took over with 8:56 left in the fourth quarter Thursday and the Titans beating the Lions...

NFL | McNabb redeems, Eagles win

Donovan McNabb got pulled for Kevin Kolb again. This time, he earned a seat on the bench with a superb performance instead of a stinker... The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb got pulled for Kevin Kolb again....

Titans, Cowboys feast on Thanksgiving opponents

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (left) celebrates his 58-yard touchdown run with teammate Justin Gage during Thursday’s game against the Detroit Lions.AP Associated Press DETROIT — The Tennessee Titans wanted to...

A defensive player as the NFL MVP?

Associated Press Before the NFL season was halfway done, the bloggers, broadcasters and babblers all decided that the world MUST know who might be the NFL's MVP. They also decided it would be best if it was an ancient...

Browns appear to be a team on verge of big transition

The canary in the NFL's coal mine is caged in Cleveland. The rest of the league is watching closely to see if the poor thing survives. When the regular season concludes on Dec. 28, a torrent of coaching and front office cards...

Texans brace for dual QB threat in Jags' Garrard

A defense must pick its poison when facing Jacksonville’s David Garrard. As Texans defensive coordinator Richard Smith points out, “He’s a threat to beat you with his arm, and he can beat you with his feet.” Or with a one-two...