Prior to being drafted, quarterback Vince Young's intelligence was tested, along with the other draft prospects that year, using the Wonderlic Test. Young scored a 6 out of 50 on the test, where teams look for QBs scoring 20 and above. This test did not significantly hurt Young's draft position, but the team that drafted him, the Tennessee Titans, are now probably questioning their decision.During the Titans loss Sunday, Coach Jeff Fisher, pulled Young from the game after he injured his thumb. Young subsequently threw a tantrum by tossing his pads and helmet into the stands, arguing with Fisher in the locker room, and ultimately storming out. Young claims he was simply frustrated at Fisher for lacking confidence in him to return to the game. Well, Fisher clearly knew what he was dealing with, because Young's thumb injury ultimately required season ending surgery.
Since the incident, Young has been banned from attending all team meetings. (He is still allowed to undergo therapy on his thumb at the facility pursuant to NFL rules.) Clearly, Fisher is fed up with Young's 6 year old intelligence, because the childlike tantrums are not going to work for a starting NFL quarterback.
Titans owner will have a decision to make - keep respected coach Fisher for approx. $3 million next year or Young for $15 million. This is one of those times where the sale item is much superior to the full-priced. Guess Young will have to do some shopping for a new team next season...Maybe this time he will hire an agent with a higher score on the Wonderlic than himself.
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