Not often do things like this about athletes make the news, but current Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young’s latest gesture towards former Titans legend and late Steve McNair’s sons should not go unnoticed.

Even if it is for one day, it make a difference and Young who stepped up attempting to fill the role left by the late McNair surprised the two sons of McNair Trenton (11) and Tyler (5) when he showed up at that home and took them to their school’s “Dear Dads Breakfast” at a local restaurant.

According to the Tennessean that published this story, Young’s gesture shocked the kids and it was his way to show the love he had for the late McNair.

“Those are my boys. I wouldn't say it was to pay anyone back; it was just out of love,” Young said. “Steve would do it for me. He pretty much did it for me when I was growing up. I have a history with the boys and I want to do anything I can. I am their big brother.”

In the past, Young had been criticized for making the Heisman pose while in college when he was in contention for the trophy, and also that same season led the Texas Longhorns to defeat USC who had two Heisman Trophy winners at the Rose Bowl.

While in college and even in the pro’s Young has been criticized as an average passer, but a great rusher. Most pundits have critiqued his throwing motion as opposed to the conventional style by most quarterbacks in college and in the pros.

Talks about emotional breakdown also was in the news, but Young who has been playing backup for the Titans since last season has done something not to repair his image, but a gesture towards two boys who recently lost their father who died of gun shots from his then mistress.

Though the media is acknowledging this and affording it the due publicity, people in Nashville like Julie Dilworth, the admissions director at St. Paul Christian Academy feels what Young did meant more with his actions than anything he could have said.

“It was a great, great gesture," Dilworth said. “All the kids had been talking about the dads' breakfast and [Trenton and Tyler] were wondering what was going to happen with them.

“They were thrilled ... the boys came to school with huge smiles on their faces.”

McNair’s legacy as he had been known to give back reaped dividends, because in the past even before Young was drafted by the Titans, they both had a great relationship that was close. In the past, Young had attended McNair’s football camps and was a mentor to numerous young blacks kids like Young who looked up to him before his retirement from the NFL and also before he was shot and killed on July 4.

Though McNair’s kids were the main focus of the event, there were other kids at the event as well. Young had autographs and jerseys for kids from the school.

“It was a surprise, and just to see the excitement on their faces, it's a great feeling,” Young said to The Tennessean. “We had a good time eating pancakes. I had an omelet.

“Overall they are doing cool, doing good. Just talking to their mom, I think they are going to be all right. I am always going to be here for them, always.”

That’s all Young can do for McNair’s two younger sons and it should be acknowledged.