Like us, you’ve probably been hearing all the buzz about Vince Young’s late-night episode since the news started trickling out early this morning. After an emotional weekend on the field, Young stormed out of his home yesterday evening, peeled away in his SUV, and left his cell phone behind–a string of behaviors worrisome enough to prompt the other person in his house to call it in to Metro. Coach Jeff Fisher and a few of Metro’s finest stood around wringing their hands for four hours until they finally got in touch with Young at a friend’s house. Earlier today they issued this statement:

“Last night, we received a call from people that are closest to Vince informing us that he had left his house in a state of mind that had them concerned; and that he was unreachable, having left his cell phone at the house. Not having all the facts available to us and approaching the matter prudently, we contacted Metro Police to make them aware of the situation and asked for their assistance in locating Vince. He was located at a friend’s house, where we made contact with him. He then came to the practice facility where it was determined that those initial concerns by his friends and family were unfounded and he returned home without incident.”

We’re not sure if we’re buying the story and neither is the local media, it seems. Since the story broke this morning, there have been several reports calling Young’s mental and emotional health into question as well as his safety. Meanwhile, the Titans have been lining up a string of new quarterbacks to fill in just in case Young’s knee injury keeps him out for longer than expected. Probably just a taste of what’s sure to be an interesting season.

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