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Good Quotes Get Blown Out Of Proportion

By Merrill Reese: If I were a professional athlete I'd be scared to death to open my mouth.  We the media love people who are good quotes but boy can things be blown out of proportion.

When an excited Vince Young used the words, "Dream Team" upon joining The Eagles it was no big deal.  The Eagles were signing more marquee names than anyone.  They didn't write, "Dream Team" on their helmets, but since that day everytime this team stumbles, the words "Dream Team" are shoved down their throats.

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