Updated Mar 6, 2013 - 6:51 pm
On Vince Young as a backup option for Seahawks
Seahawks fans familiar with Vince Young's history of erratic play and equally erratic behavior might have cringed upon seeing their team's name and his in the same headline.
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"I was young at the time and I put my trust in a lot of people. I was getting taken advantage of. Basically I'm the victim of the situation," Young told the NFL Network Wednesday, speaking in general about issues in his personal life that include a financial dispute with a former advisor.
"Just got to clean up that mess, just to let teams know I'm a little bit more mature than I used to be. I've grown a whole lot."
Young is trying to make amends for some of his past transgressions as he prepares to work out for teams at the University of Texas' pro day later this month.
He said has recently apologized to Jeff Fisher, his former coach with the Titans, for his part in their rocky relationship. Young was the third overall pick in 2006 by Tennessee but fell out favor and was released before the 2011 season. He spent that season with the Eagles then signed a one-year deal last offseason with the Bills, who released him before the season began.
Paradoxical might be the best word to describe Young's career. His resume includes two Pro Bowls, an offensive rookie of the year award and an outstanding 31-19 record as a starter. It also includes five more interceptions than touchdowns, a completion rate just below 58 percent and a 74.4 QB rating.
One more thing: Young has 1,459 rushing yards and 12 career touchdowns, totals that suggest he has the mobility – at least – to run the read-option. That led some listeners to wonder about Young's potential fit with the Seahawks, who have expressed an interest in finding a mobile quarterback to back up starter Russell Wilson.
Bob Stelton and Dave Grosby weigh in on that possibility in the video below.
You can listen to Wednesday's show here.
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Bob Stelton is the co-host of "Bob and Groz". He came to 710 ESPN Seattle from 101 ESPN in St. Louis and had previously worked for Sporting News Radio in Chicago and Santa Monica, Calif. Bob began his radio career in Seattle in 1997 after a failed attempt to become a rock star. 
Dave Grosby is the co-host of "Bob and Groz." The Groz has spent the last 21 years of his 39-year broadcast career as a Seattle sports talk show host. Dave is also the play-by-play announcer for Seattle U basketball on KTTH 770. Before coming to Seattle, Dave worked at KFI in Los Angeles and KFBK in Sacramento. He's been married to his wife Bonnie for 23 years.
After two years as the producer for "Brock and Salk," Colin Paisley now produces "Bob and Groz." Colin also hosts "Seattle Sports at Night" with Tom Wassell and Matt Pitman. Colin came to 710 ESPN Seattle after five years at various FM music stations in Bellingham and Seattle. In addition to his time as producer and host, Colin likes to spend his time embracing his "Slacker Gen-Y" persona by napping and not caring about stuff. Plus he likes tons of bands you've never heard of, and once you hear of them he'll stop liking them.
