Mon Aug 01 09:01am EDT

Usually when someone invokes the famous "those who cannot remember history are doomed to repeat it" quote, the historical event that forms the basis of this theoretical lesson happened years, decades or even centuries before. In the case of Vince Young(notes), the past he failed to learn from was June.
At his introductory press conference with the Philadelphia Eagles over the weekend, the team's new backup quarterback was asked to describe the players Philly brought in during the whirlwind NFL free-agency period.
"Dream team," he responded, evidently because he's never seen that clip of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh walking out of a tunnel with a smoke machine.
"Nnamdi [Asomugha] to [Dominique Rodgers-]Cromartie, to Jason [Babin] to myself," Young said, "I know they are going to do some more things. […] It's just beautiful to see where we're trying to go."
Babin agreed. He wrote on Twitter: "I feel like we're the Miami Heat of the NFL." (At least Young aimed high with the Dream Team comparison. Being the Heat basically makes you, well, the Eagles.)
With all those acquisitions and the presence of Michael Vick(notes) and DeSean Jackson(notes), there was going to be pressure on the Eagles regardless of what Vince Young said at a press conference in July, just like the Miami Heat still would have been favorites even if LeBron hadn't gone all auctioneer in rattling off the amount of titles he thinks they're going to win. Why add another distraction, though?
This quote is going to be recalled every time the Eagles lose a game or whenever Vick inevitably gets banged up and Young has to replace him for a start or two. "SportsCenter" will play it ad nauseam during the playoffs. The New York Post will use it creatively in headlines should the Eagles lose one of their three games against the Giants and Jets this season. It's going to attach itself to this team and won't be forgotten until DeSean Jackson says something even more outlandish.
And it's going to be that way precisely because there's some truth in what Young says. When Ndamukong Suh(notes) says the Lions are going to go 16-0, it's met with a laugh. Nobody believes it and, more importantly, nobody believes Suh believes it. Vince Young believes the Eagles are a dream team. Because he may be right, fans of the other 31 teams will delight in pointing out if he's wrong.
Hey Vince, my man! This Ryan Leaf! Call me Dudes! I'm looking for a BFF!
Vince young says dream team? Really? The same vince young who did nothing with the titans during his tenure there? The same first round pick vince young? the vince young that couldn't elevate his game nor his teammates, vince young?
How pathetic. Vince, you're just a groupie in a man's game. You talk the talk, but you let the players do the walk. do us all favor and JUST dissolve into obscurity. Better yet, just shut your trap and sit back and collect the salary you so clearly DONOT deserve. I hear Ryan Leaf is looking for a BFF....why don't you give him a buzz...You Loser.
Well the eagles did Tennesee a big favor, took a guy that thought he was great, lowered himself to a child like attitude, and when another team picked him up, he has forgot all the past. I sure hope he gets the chance and throws interceptions like he did for tennessee. They will Boo him off the field. Wait and see? He was a great college player, nothing in the pros.
Hey retard Sam when did Tennessee ever put a roster together like Philly is doing. When Tennessee took Vince all they had was Vince period and no team. Lets see some names from the 2005 Titans, David Givens WR, Drew Bennett Wr, Brandond Jones WR, Bobby Wade WR, Courtney Roby WR, Jonathan Orr WR, Roydell Williams WR ?????? are you kidding me. And yet he still made rookie of year status. When Vince did fall short it was usualy after an injury.Tennessee is a joke. Has been and always will be. Lets leave a perfect city like Houston Texas and move to Deliverance Ville.
Well aince he says they will be like the Miami Heat, He is admitting they will not win a championship this year. He might be the smartest person in the city of brotherly scum.
Cane he even spell Dream Team?
Nothing like a recently released backup QB talking the talk....
I think the eagles are going to be the team to beat this year. Not because of VY but they got some real talent on their team this year with the rest of there picks.
vince young IS a dreamer,we all know he's not a player.keep dreaming you mentally challenger @#$%..
I agree the eagles have built a great team but dont forget green bay has a dam good team to
Here, in Tennessee, we had high hopes when Vince Young was drafted. We thought he would be our QB of the future. He let us down miserably.
Now he will be working with a criminal in Michael Vick. I can't imagine anyone being happy with that. I don't believe VY will ever be a big part of this team either. He just doesn't have what it takes to be a great QB like Steve McNair.
If all goes well in Philly land, Vince Young would not have played a down by the time he hits free agency next year. Am I right??? Or is there something I'm missing... Vick is the starter right? So why would the media run with something Vince Young said? Name another backup QB that can say something and have the media running with it. I feel for Eagle fans. You're being setup by the media for heartbreak. No team since the 94 Niners won free agency and the Superbowl.
Bunch of self-righteous SOB's you people are I swear. I understand Vince with his "dream team" comment. He said as much fully realizing that he's not the starter, but also realizing the potential in his new team. That to me shows he's less worried about starting and more worried about having a role with a winning franchise. He's seen the moves the Eagles have made, he knows the talent that existed before he came and he knows how well the Eagles performed last season. The guy is excited about his team's chances. Really...is that a problem??
What's the easiest job in sports??: The Philadelphia Eagles trophy case cleaner.
Fat Andy and his team led by a guy who drowned, hung, and electrocuted man's best friend for fun will choke and go down in flames yet again. And the Eagles drunken loser fanbase doesn't deserve any more than that. Eagles fans are a wart on the backside of the great city of Philadelphia.
Goddamnit Young, you're gonna screw it up for the rest of us.
Jason Babin: ""I feel like we're the Miami Heat of the NFL." - hey dunce.....if you were SMART, you would have compared yourself to the Celtics, or maybe the Lakers.Top-heavy teams who actually WON a ring!
You really want to be compared to the train wreck Miami 'Heatles'? Geeez..... #nottoobright.
Chubby Chipmunk... how about you don't comment because your an idiot and you team has never won a SuperBowl
Dream Team? Just like VY has been a dream - nightmare
Vince Young exposed his biggest problem. He believes his own hype. He expects people to believe hr is greater than he is. If Philly didn't sign him as a back up no contending team would touch him. He included himself in that dream team list when he is far from proven as an NFL quarterback
Why is this news? Vince Young has not been a part of a team, ever. He is all about Vince. That is why the Titans released him. They RELEASED him. Not a trade. Did not want anything in return. That should tell you all you need to know about him.
Some will definitely argue but the last "Dream Team" in the NFL was when Eddie D, B Walsh, Joe, Ronnie, and Jerry owned the grid iron !
Hey Vince...its the Miami Heat Part 2!!! And we all know how those smack-talking pompous losers ended up..lol...keep flapping your lips...Mr.Backup to a convicted criminal quarterback...you are in Philly...a city that boos a cure for cancer....
I have to laugh at all these comments both negative and postive. 2 weeks ago at this time you were all saying screw the nfl and it owners and players . now that the lockout is over your all showing you couldnt live without football whether your praising someone or hating on someone.
what a difference a couple of weeks makes.
All I know is that Philly has done some good things this short off-season. As a cowboys fan gotta worry about these guys. I wish we could got 1 good corner. At least I got my Rangers to watch for now.
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