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BY DAN BEGNOCHE
During his introductory press conference after inking a one-year deal with Buffalo Tuesday, Young was all about team dynamics and capturing a Super Bowl title for his coaches, even if that means he spends his time in the video room and not on the field on Sundays.
“As the history goes, you notice guys get more mature in their sixth and seventh year. That’s the biggest thing,” Young told the media. “I have definitely learned how to handle different situations now. I just go to work. That’s all you can do. That’s what you’ve been paid for to be a franchise quarterback. That’s the biggest thing you have to do.”
In his brief playing time with Philadelphia last year, Young’s performance was less than impressive, taking eight sacks, throwing nine picks, and fumbling twice in a combined six appearances. Young said Tuesday he learned a lot from his extensive film training last season, and he is looking forward to working with coaches Chan Gailey and David Lee.
“To get a chance to come here to study, work hard and listen to the knowledge that they have to bring to the game, my game, make my game even better I thought that was a great opportunity for myself. I’m very anxious to get in there with Coach Gailey and Coach Lee to learn even more different things that they have for me to make my game even better. So I’m pretty happy about that as well.”
Young was humble when asked about his role as a backup and one-year deal, emphasizing that it's “not about me at all,” and that his love of the game, ability to help the team, and chance to change people's perception about him were most important.
“The biggest thing is I just want to go out and play football, help out in any way I can. That’s the biggest thing. I love the game of football. It’s a one year deal. It’s an opportunity to play the game that I love. That’s my biggest thing.”
Young will battle fellow backup Tyler Thigpen for the No. 2 roster spot and the versatile Brad Smith for snaps when Ryan Fitzpatrick is not behind center.
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