VINCE IS STOOPID? A league source tells us that there's a rumor making the rounds at the combine that Texas quarterback Vince Young scored a miserably horrible six on the Wonderlic test. A six! That's bad. It's beyond bad. In fact, it's the lowest score that we can ever remember hearing anyone getting. All incoming NFL players take a 50-question version of the Wonderlic, with a 12-minute window within which to finish it. We found 15 sample Wonderlic questions on ESPN.com's page 2, including such brain-benders as selecting the ninth month of the year from among five possible choices. We'd like to think that most people of average intelligence could get at least six of the 15 sample questions right. Getting a total of only six out of a total of 50 questions of that same kind is pa-freakin'-thetic. For a guy who's going to be called upon to read defenses and call audibles and work through a progression of receivers against NFL-caliber opposition, it's downright scary. The source tells us that he hasn't seen the result in writing yet, but that he's "99 percent" certain that Young's score was six. Said the source, who knows a thing or two about evaluating college players: "I predict he'll fall all the way out of the first round." That's a bold statement, and we're not saying that we agree with it -- primarily because our guess is that there's someone almost dumb enough to get a six on the Wonderlic, who'll overlook Young's low score along with any other concerns that might come to light over the next two months.
VINCE YOUNG : 2nd round pick ? ? ~ ~ ~ A league source tells us that there's a rumor making the rounds at the combine that Texas quarterback Vince Young scored a miserably horrible six on the Wonderlic test. A six! That's bad. It's beyond bad. In fact, it's the lowest score that we can ever remember hearing anyone getting. All incoming NFL players take a 50-question version of the Wonderlic, with a 12-minute window within which to finish it.We found 15 sample Wonderlic questions on ESPN.com's page 2, including such brain-benders as selecting the ninth month of the year from among five possible choices. We'd like to think that most people of average intelligence could get at least six of the 15 sample questions right. Getting a total of only six out of a total of 50 questions of that same kind is pa-freakin'-thetic. For a guy who's going to be called upon to read defenses and call audibles and work through a progression of receivers against NFL-caliber opposition, it's downright scary. The source tells us that he hasn't seen the result in writing yet, but that he's "99 percent" certain that Young's score was six.Said the source, who knows a thing or two about evaluating college players: "I predict he'll fall all the way out of the first round." That's a bold statement, and we're not saying that we agree with it -- primarily because our guess is that there's someone almost dumb enough to get a six on the Wonderlic, who'll overlook Young's low score along with any other concerns that might come to light over the next two months. > http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm
Personally, I don't think it should matter. I don't think that test means anything. But yes, that score is pathetic.
The name escapes me but there used be a DT that was drafted by I believe the Chifs about 15 years ago that got a 2 on the wonderlink. While it might not matter much for a DT a QB has to be able to process information and make decisons very fast. I would not want someone who got a 6 on the wonderlink leading my team.
Yea I read that. Pretty funny, but if its true, then IMO theres a good chance Young would drop below Cutler in the rankings
If this is true, we just lost Jay Cutler ... he's heading to Tennessee No way any team would invest a TOP 5 Pick on a functional illiterate, and that's what you would have to be to score a 6 or 7 on the wonderlic Unless the Titans opt for Brick Ferguson or Mario Williams, or some other NON QB, we can scratch Jay Cutler ... if they want a QB and Leinart goes #2, they will only select Cutler if this is true Vince Young will not even be an option .. no way you take an NFL Playbook {which is the size of some phone books} and hand it to a functional illiterate, and no way do you invest a TOP 5 Pick {and a kings ransom} on that player JMO
Thats sounds about right If he drops out of the top 3 I think Oakland might seriously consider him at # 7
what frightens me now is that Vince Young may be there for our pick and we will choose him! hopefully Mangini knows better and is set on taking "heady" players... or players that can simply read and write. cheers
Yeah, Jabba, I view this as very bad news. here is the sample test, 15 questions, 5 minute limit. http://espn.go.com/page2/s/closer/020228test.html With apologies, if you can't get 10 out of 15 on that sample test..... I'm not sure you could balance a checkbook, never mind understanding an NFL playbook. I seriously doubt Young can even stay in the first round now.
Isn't below 10 considered mentally retarded or something?? Also, Frank Gore got around 6 or so i think.
I think Oakland sees itself as all set at quarterback. Hard as that is to believe, I really do think they're sticking to that notion.
If you like Jay Cutler, this is the worst possible news you can get ... it completely eliminates the possibility of Young to the Titans at #3 Overall, and word has it they really want a QB ... and word has it they really like Cutler as well As for Vince Young, he better hope this isn't true ... if it is, I don't see how any team with a high pick would trust him to run their offense ... I don't know how far he would drop, but I would think at least out of the TOP 10 ... maybe Miami would take a shot at 16 We're basically talking about an illiterate
If that is true, I want nothing to do with him. A weird throwing motion I can stand. But you cannot have an idiot for a QB in the NFL.
just curious -- i know you don't want us to "reach" for Cutler, but let's say we fix the OL this offseason; what do you think is our starting QB solution, both short and long term? cheers
Gore had a known learning disabilty. He talked about how proud he was to be able (with some specisalised help) get through college and get his degree. What's up with Young.... I have no clue.
we're the JETS. wasn't something like this inevitable? Now, Vince Young is right up there atop my sh*t list. cheers
