Lighten up on Vince Young, and don’t bet against him.

People have been too judgmental about VY.

After his Pro Bowl rookie year, he lost his starting job to a Super Bowl winning quarterback. And he once had a little meltdown in which he needed a few days away from the public eye. So what? He was young — can’t we let him grow?

The only other “bad” thing he’s done is shove a guy who put the downward Hook ‘em Horns in his face. I’m glad he did.  The video even shows Vince trying to get out of the situation. With so many guys getting DWIs, doing drugs and assaulting their girlfriends, Vince is a pretty good citizen. And considering his horrible cast of receivers, he’s done pretty well on the field, too.

What happened to giving a guy a few years to develop as an NFL quarterback? Especially when he has a strong-armed veteran ahead of him?

But now is the time. Going into his fifth year, he should have the experience and the receivers he needs. He certainly has the running back. If you paid any attention to Vince during his three years at Texas, you would not bet against him.