Vince Young signs with Bills, but not as starter
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Bills general manager Buddy Nix had no difficulty assessing Vince Young's attributes after agreeing to a one-year contract with the free-agent quarterback Friday.
Strong arm. Great mobility. And then there's his winning record as an NFL starter.
When it came to projecting Young's role with the Bills, Nix offered no guarantees except to say the starting job's already taken by Ryan Fitzpatrick, leaving Young competing for a backup job.
"We're looking always to try to improve our team," Nix said. "It's a competition for the backup quarterback job and not the starter. ... He knows it. That's the way it is."
"The guy's been to two Pro Bowls. He's 31-19 as a starter in this league," Nix said. "We think he can do that again."
Citing a league source, ESPN.com reported the contract is worth $2 million with $1 million more available in playing-time bonuses.
No "Knocks" for Jets: There will be no sequel for the Jets on "Hard Knocks" this season.
A person familiar with the decision said the team decided to not participate in the hit HBO show this year after being approached by the cable network about appearing again.
Rex Ryan, Mark Sanchez and company drew huge ratings two years ago - the last time the show aired. The Falcons have also turned down the show this season.
Briefly: Browns defensive tackle Phil Taylor needs surgery to repair a torn chest muscle and will be sidelined for months, possibly the entire season. ... The Texans signed free-agent quarterback John Beck.
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