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[MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs]

Fisher reached out to police because therapist said Young mentioned suicide

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Updated: September 12, 2008, 10:25 PM ET

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans called police for help searching for Vince Young because his therapist told coach Jeff Fisher the quarterback mentioned suicide several times before driving away from his home with a gun.

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Both Fisher and Young have said what happened Monday night was overblown by the media. But the supplemental report filed Tuesday by Nashville police showed that Fisher was worried what his quarterback might be doing after the call from Young's therapist.

"I asked him, 'What made her worry about him?' " Lt. Andrea Swisher wrote. "He stated, 'His mood, his emotions, he wants to quit, and he mentioned suicide several times.' He went on to state that he left the house with a gun."

The Titans declined to comment on details of the report. On Tuesday, the team issued a statement saying police had been called over concern for Young but those concerns were unfounded.

"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," it said. "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."

ESPN obtained a copy of the report on Friday.

The Titans' head of security notified police around 7:30 p.m. that he had a player "going off," and Fisher was in his truck when he saw Nashville police writing a report on a separate incident.

Young's manager, Mike Mu, told police he had tried to follow Young when the quarterback left his home. But Mu said he couldn't keep up with Young on Interstate 65 despite driving 90 mph.

Fisher connected police with Young's therapist, Sheila Peters, a clinical psychologist who had met with Young earlier Monday. It was then that Young used the word suicide in conversations with her.

During the search for Young, Peters arranged for an evaluation by employees from a psychiatric hospital in Nashville. Then Fisher heard from Young's agent that the quarterback was safe and at an apartment with a female friend.

The agent, Major Adams, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Young had been watching football and eating chicken wings with a male friend during the four hours people were searching for the quarterback.

Police arranged for crisis negotiators and SWAT officers to be on hand. They searched Young for weapons when he arrived at the Titans' headquarters around 11:30 p.m. They only found an unloaded handgun in the glovebox of his Mercedes.

Tennessee law allows an individual to possess an unloaded weapon provided there is no ammunition with it in the car.

"He was allowed to talk to his therapist and then he was released," the police report stated.

ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

To me I'm thinking his career is over.

[Murphy3]

I doubt it. If his career is over, it'll be because of lack of success. And I don't think that everyone has given up on him at this point. Perhaps he'll get the boot sooner rather than later in Tennessee, but I think he'll get another shot. However, I do doubt his ability to capitalize on that shot.

[MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs]

He drove away with a gun, it's serious. He may be able to resurrect his career but there's no guarentee.

Shame too Titans are my 2nd favorite team, Steve McNair was my favorite player. Can't say I rooted for Vince Young in college because I'm a Tech fan but I respected him and I have liked him in the NFL.

[Murphy3]

Yeah..but he's from Texas.. Who doesn't drive away with a gun?

[LonghornDub]

Originally Posted by MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs

He drove away with a gun, it's serious.

That's suspect reasoning. Is everyone who drives away with a gun emotionally disturbed? The thing wasn't even loaded.

It's unfortunate that one of my favorite players is having this sort of trouble coping with the pressure of the NFL, but this whole suicide nonsense is ridiculous--absolutely ridiculous.

[MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs]

So his therapist lied about him mentioning suicide multiple times? I don't think there's any doubt that he's currently emotionally disturbed.

[jthig32]

Jeez what a couple of snoozers so far.

[BGMaverick9]

Indy looks like they are in TROUBLE.

Pats will win today...book it.

[FINtastic]

No kidding, I know the refrain lately seems to be that it's just Manning shaking off rust, but they look like got quite a few question marks that go beyond Manning. Their run defense has been getting shredded the last couple of weeks. Also, what is up with Addai lately? He had a pretty subpar game last week, and today he has 4 yards on 9 carries. I'd be worried right now if I was a Colts fan.

[MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs]

And Peyton is my #1 fantasy QB in the keeper league, feh.

[FINtastic]

I have to say, I'm a little surprised how well Rodgers is playing so well so soon. It's just the lions, but he's lighting it up out there. Maybe, I've been underestimating the post-Favre Packers.

[FINtastic]

lol, and after trashing the Colts, they come up with that ridiculous play for a touchdown.

[FINtastic]

Darren McFadden's coming out party? Looks like Oakland just apparently had a drive where McFadden had 89 yards and a TD.

[Flacolaco]

Well it's not a TD,...but that was a crazy ass play in minnesota just now.

[FINtastic]

Yeah, maybe it will give the Colts the jolt of energy they've been needing.

[Flacolaco]

Minnesota is making the Colts look pretty stupid.

[FINtastic]

This game seems to have turned in a hurry, Colts gaining a lot of momentum all the sudden.

[Flacolaco]

FAIL

[FINtastic]

And there goes the Colts' momentum...

[FINtastic]

At least the Colts have been slowing down Peterson a little bit lately so they've got that going for them. And you don't really have to do much to slow down Tavaris Jackson, he seems to do that quite well on his own.

[FINtastic]

Short of that one fluke pass the Colts had, this Vikings defense just hasn't given up ANYTHING to the Colts. They look stout.

[jthig32]

It's interesting to see Manning having to play behind a line that doesn't keep him upright and stationary all game.

[Five-ofan]

Originally Posted by FINtastic

At least the Colts have been slowing down Peterson a little bit lately so they've got that going for them. And you don't really have to do much to slow down Tavaris Jackson, he seems to do that quite well on his own.

cowboys fans should know all about tjack. he started for us for a few years under the name quincy carter.

honestly they are the exact same player. athletic, but not athletic enough to really use their legs consistently and nowhere near the passing ability to be an nfl qb.

[FINtastic]

Minnesota is going to be so demoralized if they end up losing this game.

[BGMaverick9]

All Hail Megatron

[FINtastic]

Originally Posted by Five-ofan

cowboys fans should know all about tjack. he started for us for a few years under the name quincy carter.

honestly they are the exact same player. athletic, but not athletic enough to really use their legs consistently and nowhere near the passing ability to be an nfl qb.

He does kind of remind me of QCar. I'm so glad those days are over and the Romo era is upon us.

[jthig32]

Holy cow, Detroit has taken the lead.

[FINtastic]

Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

All Hail Megatron

Awesome, I drafted him in one of my leagues, I need someone to step up with Colston out 4-6 weeks. I can't believe they just went up on Green Bay, GB dominated them in the first half.

[GermanDunk]

I picked the right game tonight...

[Five-ofan]

Originally Posted by FINtastic

Minnesota is going to be so demoralized if they end up losing this game.

doesnt matter. they arent winning 8 games either way. When the adrian peterson injury happens in the next six weeks that team is going to go into an absolute tailspin. They are gonna be scary with a top 10 pick at qb though.

[FINtastic]

Anyone think Tavaris Jackson lead to the Vikes to a field goal at his own 2 yard line with 1:42 left?

Yeah, me neither.

[FINtastic]

Sad thing is, I think Q-Car was better than this Tavaris Jackson fellow. Jackson has just been absolutely awful everytime I have watched him. Q-Car at times looked competent, he was just wildly inconstistent.

[BGMaverick9]

What the #*$% has happened to Carson Palmer?

[FINtastic]

Colts and Vikings just really don't want to win this game.

[dirno2000]

Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

What the #*$% has happened to Carson Palmer?

Kimo von Oelhoffen

[Five-ofan]

Originally Posted by dirno2000

Kimo von Oelhoffen

yeah and the oline has consitently gotten worse and the receivers are both headcases and they no longer have any running game. not a good recipe for a qb.

[Caseman]

Hail to the Redskins!
Hail Victory!
Braves on the Warpath!
Fight for old D.C.!
Run or pass and score -- we want a lot more!
Beat 'em, Swamp 'em,
Touchdown! -- Let the points soar!
Fight on, fight on 'Til you have won
Sons of Wash-ing-ton. Rah!, Rah!, Rah!
Hail to the Redskins!
Hail Victory!
Braves on the Warpath!
Fight for old D.C.!

[BGMaverick9]

Cassel is looking pretty good so far...they just need to be able to punch it in at the end of drives like that.

[MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs]

Chargers may end up 0-2. They're down 21-3 to the Broncos, who look the best they've looked in a long time.

[jthig32]

I'm really enjoying NFL.com's NFL Game Center. Being able to listen to radio audio when a team is in the redzone is cool.