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Misspelling kept Jeff Fisher from responding to Vince Young's apology

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Misspelling kept Jeff Fisher from responding to Vince Young's apology

Former Titans coach didn't think former QB's letter was real because his name was spelled "Fischer."

Former Titans coach didn't think former QB's letter was real because his name was spelled "Fischer."

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A letter of apology sent five years ago might have helped smooth out the rocky relationship between former Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher and his one-time quarterback Vince Young.

If only Young had spelled Fisher's name correctly. 

Fisher told PaulKuharsky.com on Saturday he still has the letter, but never responded because he couldn't be sure it came from Young. 

"The letter came from the University of Texas, and I had no way of knowing if it was [really] from him. It came from the athletic department. But my name was spelled incorrectly," Fisher said.

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In a 2013 interview with NFL Network, Young said he sent the letter to apologize for being "immature and not paying attention and not listening," among other things after the Titans selected him with the third overall pick in the 2006 draft.

The team released him in 2011 after six disappointing seasons.

Last year, Young told Sports Illustrated he never heard anything back from his former coach.

Things might have turned out differently if Young had sent it to Jeff Fisher instead of Jeff "Fischer."

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1. JaMarcus Russell, QB, Raiders (No. 1, 2007): Oakland paid $39 million for seven wins, 18 TD passes and 300 pounds of "passer." Worse, Russell came at the cost of picking Hall of Fame-caliber talents Calvin Johnson, Joe Thomas, Adrian Peterson, Patrick Willis and Darrelle Revis.
1. JaMarcus Russell, QB, Raiders (No. 1, 2007): Oakland paid $39 million for seven wins, 18 TD passes and 300 pounds of "passer." Worse, Russell came at the cost of picking Hall of Fame-caliber talents Calvin Johnson, Joe Thomas, Adrian Peterson, Patrick Willis and Darrelle Revis.  Ezra Shaw, Getty Images
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2. Ryan Leaf, QB, Chargers (No. 2, 1998): Who's better – Leaf or Peyton Manning? That was the talk leading up to the 1998 draft. San Diego actually preferred Manning but was left with Leaf. After winning his first two starts, Leaf's career quickly went down the drain. Players drafted afterward include Charles Woodson, Randy Moss, Alan Faneca, Fred Taylor, Matt Hasselbeck and Hines Ward.
2. Ryan Leaf, QB, Chargers (No. 2, 1998): Who's better – Leaf or Peyton Manning? That was the talk leading up to the 1998 draft. San Diego actually preferred Manning but was left with Leaf. After winning his first two starts, Leaf's career quickly went down the drain. Players drafted afterward include Charles Woodson, Randy Moss, Alan Faneca, Fred Taylor, Matt Hasselbeck and Hines Ward.  David Zalubowski, AP
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3. Tony Mandarich, OT, Packers (No. 2, 1989): The man Sports Illustrated deemed
3. Tony Mandarich, OT, Packers (No. 2, 1989): The man Sports Illustrated deemed "The Incredible Bulk" quickly morphed into "The Incredible Bust." Green Bay's miscalculation is only accentuated by the fact that the four other players in that draft's top five now have Hall of Fame busts: Troy Aikman, Barry Sanders, Derrick Thomas and Deion Sanders.  Mike Powell, Getty Images
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4. Art Schlichter, QB, Colts (No. 4, 1982): Here today, banned tomorrow and not very good in between. Schlichter, infamous for his gambling issues, lost all six of his career starts, throwing three TDs vs. 11 picks. Alternatives that year included Jim McMahon, Mike Munchak, Marcus Allen and Andre Tippett.
4. Art Schlichter, QB, Colts (No. 4, 1982): Here today, banned tomorrow and not very good in between. Schlichter, infamous for his gambling issues, lost all six of his career starts, throwing three TDs vs. 11 picks. Alternatives that year included Jim McMahon, Mike Munchak, Marcus Allen and Andre Tippett.  AP
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5. Charles Rogers, WR, Lions (No. 2, 2003): It seemed like when he wasn't hurt, he was getting arrested. Rogers managed just 36 catches in three seasons as the worst of Detroit's dubious run of first-round receivers pre-Megatron. The guy taken right after Rogers? Andre Johnson.
5. Charles Rogers, WR, Lions (No. 2, 2003): It seemed like when he wasn't hurt, he was getting arrested. Rogers managed just 36 catches in three seasons as the worst of Detroit's dubious run of first-round receivers pre-Megatron. The guy taken right after Rogers? Andre Johnson.  Julian H. Gonzalez, USA TODAY Sports
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6. Lawrence Phillips, RB, Rams (No. 6, 1996): St. Louis
6. Lawrence Phillips, RB, Rams (No. 6, 1996): St. Louis knew of Phillips' history of off-field issues but rolled the dice anyway while opting to trade Jerome Bettis to the Steelers. Eddie George, Marvin Harrison, Ray Lewis and Terrell Owens were all drafted after Phillips, who died in prison in 2016.  James A. Finley, AP
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7. Vernon Gholston, OLB, Jets (No. 6, 2008): In 45 games with New York, Gholston produced exactly zero sacks. Who could the Jets have had instead? Joe Flacco, Chris Johnson and Ryan Clady highlight the list of players who surely would've fared better for Gang Green.
7. Vernon Gholston, OLB, Jets (No. 6, 2008): In 45 games with New York, Gholston produced exactly zero sacks. Who could the Jets have had instead? Joe Flacco, Chris Johnson and Ryan Clady highlight the list of players who surely would've fared better for Gang Green.  Jeff Zelevansky, Getty Images
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8. 1991 QBs: Brett Favre was a second-round selection in '91. The guys who went in Round 1 instead? Dan McGwire (No. 16) and Todd Marinovich (No. 24), who combined for 2,090 career passing yards … or about half a season for Favre.
8. 1991 QBs: Brett Favre was a second-round selection in '91. The guys who went in Round 1 instead? Dan McGwire (No. 16) and Todd Marinovich (No. 24), who combined for 2,090 career passing yards … or about half a season for Favre.  Reed Saxon, AP
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9. Russell Erxleben, P, Saints (No. 11, 1979): If you're going to take a punter in the first round, he better be Ray Guy. Erxleben wasn't. Little wonder the Saints, who passed on Kellen Winslow (not to mention Joe Montana), were a laughingstock for decades.
9. Russell Erxleben, P, Saints (No. 11, 1979): If you're going to take a punter in the first round, he better be Ray Guy. Erxleben wasn't. Little wonder the Saints, who passed on Kellen Winslow (not to mention Joe Montana), were a laughingstock for decades.  Michael Zagaris, Getty Images
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10. Aundray Bruce, OLB, Falcons (No. 1, 1988): Atlanta thought it was getting the next Lawrence Taylor. Instead, the Falcons got 16 sacks in four seasons before Bruce floundered with the Raiders (who tried converting him to tight end) for seven more. Among the 10 guys taken after Bruce were Neil Smith, Tim Brown, Sterling Sharpe and Michael Irvin.
10. Aundray Bruce, OLB, Falcons (No. 1, 1988): Atlanta thought it was getting the next Lawrence Taylor. Instead, the Falcons got 16 sacks in four seasons before Bruce floundered with the Raiders (who tried converting him to tight end) for seven more. Among the 10 guys taken after Bruce were Neil Smith, Tim Brown, Sterling Sharpe and Michael Irvin.  Otto Greule Jr, Getty Images
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11. Andre Ware, QB, Lions (No. 7, 1990): A far more spectacular failure than even Joey Harrington or Chuck Long were in Detroit.
11. Andre Ware, QB, Lions (No. 7, 1990): A far more spectacular failure than even Joey Harrington or Chuck Long were in Detroit.  Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images
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12. Johnny
12. Johnny "Lam" Jones, WR, Jets (No. 2, 1980): New York traded two first-round picks to get the Texas sprinter. He averaged fewer than 30 catches and 500 yards during his five NFL seasons. Elsewhere, Anthony Munoz, taken one spot after Jones, became arguably the league's best all-time tackle while Art Monk had a record-setting career for the Redskins.  Joe Giza, AP
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13. Matt Leinart, QB, Cardinals (No. 10, 2006): Party on.
13. Matt Leinart, QB, Cardinals (No. 10, 2006): Party on.  Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images
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14. Ki-Jana Carter, RB, Bengals (No. 1, 1995): Ripped up his knee in his first preseason NFL game and never recovered. He barely cracked 1,000 career rushing yards in eight NFL seasons.
14. Ki-Jana Carter, RB, Bengals (No. 1, 1995): Ripped up his knee in his first preseason NFL game and never recovered. He barely cracked 1,000 career rushing yards in eight NFL seasons.  Porter Binks, USA TODAY Sports
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15. Top of 2009 draft: Matthew Stafford went No. 1 – a fine choice – but was followed by Jason Smith, Tyson Jackson and Aaron Curry. Meanwhile, Clay Matthews barely snuck into the first round that year, Mike Wallace went in the third and Arian Foster didn't get picked at all.
15. Top of 2009 draft: Matthew Stafford went No. 1 – a fine choice – but was followed by Jason Smith, Tyson Jackson and Aaron Curry. Meanwhile, Clay Matthews barely snuck into the first round that year, Mike Wallace went in the third and Arian Foster didn't get picked at all.  John Froschauer, AP
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16. Desmond Howard, WR, Redskins (No. 4, 1992): If only the 'Skins had known the Heisman Trophy winner was nothing more than an exceptional return man.
16. Desmond Howard, WR, Redskins (No. 4, 1992): If only the 'Skins had known the Heisman Trophy winner was nothing more than an exceptional return man.  Porter Binks, USA TODAY Sports
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17. 1999 quarterbacks: At the time, they were expected to compete with the vaunted 1983 QB crop. Didn't happen. Donovan McNabb (picked No. 2) had a solid career and Daunte Culpepper (11th) was on his way before ripping up a knee. But Tim Couch (No. 1), Akili Smith (3rd) and Cade McNown (12th) have long resided in the NFL's dust bin.
17. 1999 quarterbacks: At the time, they were expected to compete with the vaunted 1983 QB crop. Didn't happen. Donovan McNabb (picked No. 2) had a solid career and Daunte Culpepper (11th) was on his way before ripping up a knee. But Tim Couch (No. 1), Akili Smith (3rd) and Cade McNown (12th) have long resided in the NFL's dust bin.  Mark Duncan, AP
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18. Courtney Brown, DE, Browns (No. 1, 2000): The 2000 draft receives far more recognition for the guy who went in the sixth round at pick 199 (Tom Brady) than the injury plagued player taken at the top.
18. Courtney Brown, DE, Browns (No. 1, 2000): The 2000 draft receives far more recognition for the guy who went in the sixth round at pick 199 (Tom Brady) than the injury plagued player taken at the top.  Paul Sancya, AP
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19. 1990s Bears: Among the team's Round 1 choices that decade were the inimitable Stan Thomas, Alonzo Spellman, John Thierry, Rashaan Salaam, Curtis Enis and McNown. Duuuumb Bears.
19. 1990s Bears: Among the team's Round 1 choices that decade were the inimitable Stan Thomas, Alonzo Spellman, John Thierry, Rashaan Salaam, Curtis Enis and McNown. Duuuumb Bears.  Bill Sikes, AP
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20. Heath Shuler, QB, Redskins (No. 3, 1994): Has done far more on Capitol Hill than he did for the capital city's beloved team.
20. Heath Shuler, QB, Redskins (No. 3, 1994): Has done far more on Capitol Hill than he did for the capital city's beloved team.  H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Sports
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21. Blair Thomas, RB, Jets (No. 2, 1990): Noticing a pattern for the Jets? Thomas rushed for 2,009 yards in four seasons with New York. Emmitt Smith, who came off the board 15 spots later, did a bit better. Cortez Kennedy and Junior Seau were among the Jets' other options at No. 2.
21. Blair Thomas, RB, Jets (No. 2, 1990): Noticing a pattern for the Jets? Thomas rushed for 2,009 yards in four seasons with New York. Emmitt Smith, who came off the board 15 spots later, did a bit better. Cortez Kennedy and Junior Seau were among the Jets' other options at No. 2.  David Scarborough, AP
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22. Mike Mamula, DE, Eagles (No. 7, 1995): Perhaps the most cautionary tale of a combine warrior, Mamula gave Philadelphia 31.5 sacks in six seasons. In that same first round, the Buccaneers landed both Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks after Mamula's name was called.
22. Mike Mamula, DE, Eagles (No. 7, 1995): Perhaps the most cautionary tale of a combine warrior, Mamula gave Philadelphia 31.5 sacks in six seasons. In that same first round, the Buccaneers landed both Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks after Mamula's name was called.  Eileen Blass, USA TODAY Sports
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23. Mike Williams: Whether you're referring to the Bills tackle (No. 4, 2002) or Lions receiver (No. 10, 2005), you've found a bona fide bust.
23. Mike Williams: Whether you're referring to the Bills tackle (No. 4, 2002) or Lions receiver (No. 10, 2005), you've found a bona fide bust.  Gregory Shamus, Getty Images
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24. Steve Little, P/K, Cardinals (No. 15, 1978): Who?
24. Steve Little, P/K, Cardinals (No. 15, 1978): Who? Exactly. The St. Louis Cardinals selected the combo specialist – who wasn't particularly good at place-kicking or punting as it turned out – when they could have had Doug Williams or Ozzie Newsome. Tragically, Little was paralyzed in a car accident following his brief career.  AP
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25. Rick Mirer, QB, Seahawks (No. 2, 1993): For a hot minute he outplayed Drew Bledsoe, who went No. 1 that year, before fading into oblivion.
25. Rick Mirer, QB, Seahawks (No. 2, 1993): For a hot minute he outplayed Drew Bledsoe, who went No. 1 that year, before fading into oblivion.  H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Sports
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26. Bengals QBs: Carson Palmer was pretty good for nearly a decade but very much contrasted with the other quarterbacks Cincinnati reached for in the first round: Jack Thompson (1979), David Klingler (1992) and Akili Smith (1999). Greg Cook (1969) might've been the best of the bunch had his career not been ruined by a shoulder injury in his rookie season.
26. Bengals QBs: Carson Palmer was pretty good for nearly a decade but very much contrasted with the other quarterbacks Cincinnati reached for in the first round: Jack Thompson (1979), David Klingler (1992) and Akili Smith (1999). Greg Cook (1969) might've been the best of the bunch had his career not been ruined by a shoulder injury in his rookie season.  Tom Uhlman, AP
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29. Steve Spurrier, QB, 49ers (No. 3, 1967): Before failing as an NFL head coach, the 1966 Heisman Trophy winner floundered as a player for San Francisco and, later, the expansion Buccaneers. Spurrier finished with 40 TD passes and 60 INTs in 10 seasons. The No. 4 pick in 1967 was Hall of Fame QB Bob Griese, who was followed two spots later by Canton RB Floyd Little.
29. Steve Spurrier, QB, 49ers (No. 3, 1967): Before failing as an NFL head coach, the 1966 Heisman Trophy winner floundered as a player for San Francisco and, later, the expansion Buccaneers. Spurrier finished with 40 TD passes and 60 INTs in 10 seasons. The No. 4 pick in 1967 was Hall of Fame QB Bob Griese, who was followed two spots later by Canton RB Floyd Little.  RD, AP
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28. Colts defenders: Indianapolis owned the top two picks in 1992 and came away with defensive tackle Steve Emtman and linebacker Quentin Coryatt, who combined for zero Pro Bowl nods. Emtman's career was derailed by injuries, while Coryatt never emerged as the playmaker the Colts envisioned. Linebacker Trev Albert got the call at No. 5 in 1994, but elbow problems limited him to 29 games.
28. Colts defenders: Indianapolis owned the top two picks in 1992 and came away with defensive tackle Steve Emtman and linebacker Quentin Coryatt, who combined for zero Pro Bowl nods. Emtman's career was derailed by injuries, while Coryatt never emerged as the playmaker the Colts envisioned. Linebacker Trev Albert got the call at No. 5 in 1994, but elbow problems limited him to 29 games.  Tom Strickland, AP
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29. Johnathan Sullivan, DT, Saints (No. 6, 2003): New Orleans could have had Terrell Suggs, Jordan Gross, Troy Polamalu, Nnamdi Asomugha, Anquan Boldin or Osi Umenyiora. Instead, it took a player who amounted to absolutely nothing.
29. Johnathan Sullivan, DT, Saints (No. 6, 2003): New Orleans could have had Terrell Suggs, Jordan Gross, Troy Polamalu, Nnamdi Asomugha, Anquan Boldin or Osi Umenyiora. Instead, it took a player who amounted to absolutely nothing.  Michael Democker, AP
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30. Troy Williamson, WR, Vikings (No. 7, 2005): The man anointed as Randy Moss' replacement never came close.
30. Troy Williamson, WR, Vikings (No. 7, 2005): The man anointed as Randy Moss' replacement never came close.  Jim Mone, AP
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31. David Carr, QB, Texans (No. 1, 2002): With the lack of blocking and weaponry around him, he quickly became gunshy. In Houston's defense, it wasn't a good year for quarterbacks given Joey Harrington and Patrick Ramsey were among the other options.
31. David Carr, QB, Texans (No. 1, 2002): With the lack of blocking and weaponry around him, he quickly became gunshy. In Houston's defense, it wasn't a good year for quarterbacks given Joey Harrington and Patrick Ramsey were among the other options.  Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Sports
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