Pennsyl-tucky Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I just saw this on CBSsportlline. Looks like Billy wants out, with the signing of Kerry Collins. I wonder if the Bills' brass would have an interest, considering they went after him 2 years ago. Young may make first start; Volek unhappy with Collins trade Aug. 30, 2006 CBS SportsLine.com wire reports NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans might dodge the question of who their starting quarterback is by giving rookie Vince Young the start in their final exhibition game. The Titans are stuck in a situation where Billy Volek, chosen as the starter when Steve McNair was traded, now has competition after the team signed 11-year veteran Kerry Collins on Monday. Volek isn't happy with the move and might be seeking a trade. He declined to talk to reporters Wednesday, referring questions to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. His agent said only, "No comment." Young, the No. 3 overall pick in the draft out of Texas could get the start Friday when the Titans (0-3) visit Green Bay (1-2). Coach Jeff Fisher would only say that Young will play. "He'll probably get about the same playing time he's had the past couple of weeks," the coach said. Asked the same question, Young was equally brief. "You've got to ask Coach Fish," Young said. Fisher did say he had settled on a playing order for his quarterbacks that should be about even. He might even get Matt Mauck in the game. Fisher could decide to split the game evenly between Young, who needs as much work as possible, and Collins to speed up his learning curve of the Titans' offense. That would allow the Titans not to play Volek, who had been waiting patiently for his chance to replace McNair before they signed Collins. General manager Floyd Reese said he talked with Rosenhaus only once. That doesn't mean Volek, whose 10 NFL starts were the only such experience on the roster before Collins arrived, hasn't been the topic of conversations with other teams. "This time of year over the next couple of days, there's an endless number of conversations you'll have with clubs in the league saying 'What if?' Some you talk to three or four times, some you talk to once," Reese said. "Billy's name has come up from some of the clubs." Collins' ability to pick up the offense would make Volek expendable and eliminate controversy that could divide the locker room. Offensive coordinator Norm Chow said Collins has been such a quick study he believes the veteran could be ready for the opener on Sept. 10 against the New York Jets. Fisher said he could see Collins was much more comfortable Wednesday. "Yesterday he got on the practice field and didn't get an opportunity to time up any routes and just went right into practice, which is difficult. Today we got him a chance to time up the routes, so he was much more comfortable today," Fisher said. Collins agrees that he can be ready with study and more time under center. "I have been around a lot. I know what it takes to get ready to play," he said. "Even though it won't be that much time, I can do it." AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Screw Volek. He had his chance 2 years ago. He can be another career backup for all anyone cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I just saw this on CBSsportlline. Looks like Billy wants out, with the signing of Kerry Collins. I wonder if the Bills' brass would have an interest, considering they went after him 2 years ago. 756677[/snapback] It looks like Volek made the wrong decision to re-sign with Tennessee as feel had he signed here he'd most likely be starting for us today as doubt we would have ever drafted Losman or signed Holcomb if we inked Volek two seasons ago. In terms of pursuing him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Screw Volek. He had his chance 2 years ago. He can be another career backup for all anyone cares. 756683[/snapback] Yup. He had the shot to be a starter against weak QB competion (tho, wasn't this in 2003 before TD settled on trading for Bledsoe?). He tucked his head back in his shell and actually chose to remain a backup. Not quite the attitude that I'd want from a QB on my team, be they #1 or #4 on the depth chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 >Kelly Holcomb, still < flaming dung at this point. Don't cry for me Argentina, the crickets are chirping for Billy Volek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Ray Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Screw Volek. He had his chance 2 years ago. He can be another career backup for all anyone cares. 756683[/snapback] Amen brother! He turned down a chance to be the starting QB just so he can carry a clipboard, he deserves this now. You reap what you sow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Yup. He had the shot to be a starter against weak QB competion (tho, wasn't this in 2003 before TD settled on trading for Bledsoe?). He tucked his head back in his shell and actually chose to remain a backup. Not quite the attitude that I'd want from a QB on my team, be they #1 or #4 on the depth chart. The Bills actually brought Volek in before the 2004 season, as an eventual successor to Bledsoe (who the Bills traded for in 2002). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Tom Donahoe was interested in him & can work out a deal for him to play for his current team. The Watchingon Sundays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Tom Donahoe was interested in him & can work out a deal for him to play for his current team. The Watchingon Sundays. 756732[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Screw Volek. He had his chance 2 years ago. He can be another career backup for all anyone cares. 756683[/snapback] Especially considering that TD offered this guy the chance to compete for a starting job and he turned down and returned to the Titans to be a backup to McNair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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