In that interview, Hoge also disclosed that Jeff Fisher didn't want to draft Vince Young, Young drove to the practice facility in a limo and adamantly stated that Titans' players are thrilled that Young's injured because they're "better without him." Fisher defended his quarterback and told the Tennessean that all of Hoge's reports were "incorrect." Hoge told the paper that he wasn't surprised Fisher defended his player but added that he will never utter another word about Vince Young's horribleness:

"One thing I would like to never talk about again though is VinceYoung. I am so done with his stuff and how it has turned out. I feel bad for him as a person, and it bothers me it has gotten so deep because I have nothing against him as a person ''.

When Merill Hoge observes a "No Vince Young Bashing" policy, you know the concerns about the butterfly quarterback's fragile mental state must be serious.

Fisher, ESPN's Hoge Try to Clear Up Young Comments [Tennessean]

As Vince Young begins what appears to be a rapid career ascent following the dramatic win over the Giants on Sunday, we thought we'd take this moment to point out the above analysis from ESPN's Merrill Hoge, earlier this year. Includes the phrase: "The Titans are stuck with Vince Young for the next three years, and they can't get rid of him, no matter how much they obviously might want to." Yep.

We know it's a bit soon to do this, but hey: It's fun.