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Chargers set to acquire Billy Volek (1 Viewer)
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CrossEyed
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Or maybe they just realize they have no backup for Rivers.
jonessed
Footballguy
They only have two QBs on the roster and Whitehurst is a work in progress, not a reliable backup. I don't think this indicates anything having to do with Rivers.
Shermanator
Footballguy
sounds like a win/win move for both sides. SD gets a quality backup, and TEN gets rid of a disgruntled player.
Englishteacher
Footballguy
great potential move for the Bolts.....
gives them a viable #2 QB which every team needs and gives them a guy who can push Rivers if he struggles.
Chargers are a playoff caliber team but not if they lose Rivers
gives them a viable #2 QB which every team needs and gives them a guy who can push Rivers if he struggles.
Chargers are a playoff caliber team but not if they lose Rivers
Conehead
Footballguy
Rumors surfaced last night that the Chargers were on the verge of a deal to acquire Billy Volek, who has become expendable in Tennessee. But the deal was not done last night, and one source said he knew of none in the works.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/charg...s2chargers.html
http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/charg...s2chargers.html
massraider
Footballguy
They must have some of that rare '05 Bears footage.
Lombardi's Orphan Son
Footballguy
that's the truth. they've made some serious personel blunders including the QB fiasco this year.
videoguy505
Footballguy
If true, it'll finally give the Bolts QB corps more passing TDs that Tomlinson.
Englishteacher
Footballguy
ericttspikes
Footballguy
I really can't believe they ONLY have Rivers and Whitehurst. This won't end well. Maybe Collins wanted a starter guarantee, but he was sitting there for a while. Even a scrub like AJ Feely would of been a decent add.
Traders2001
Footballguy
Or maybe Rivers is just worthless.
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CrossEyed
Guest
Yeah, because he's been given SOOOOOO many opportunities to prove himself.
Sorry, but that was just a dumb comment.
Gr00vus
Footballguy
They're going to probably find a third QB from somewhere, maybe Volek (who won't be brought in to challenge for the starting job by the way), maybe somebody else.None of that is an indictment of Rivers, ie. he's not worthless.People are reading wayyyyy too much into this rumor.
Traders2001
Footballguy
Are you two related ...Yeah, because he's been given SOOOOOO many opportunities to prove himself.
Futility
Footballguy
He's full of them. Apparently Bill Parcells is a power tripping egomaniac who's holding the Cowboys back.Yeah, because he's been given SOOOOOO many opportunities to prove himself.
Despyzer
Lousy Attention Whore
Futility
Footballguy
BoltBacker
Footballguy
It's possible. Anyone saying they can tell whether he is or isn't at this point is just guessing. Either way it would be a good idea to persue Volek. If TEN expects AJ to bend over like Newzome did to get McNair a few weeks before his release then there is no chance of Volek landing in SD though. AJ won't overpay.
a_rackowski
Footballguy
Rivers is the clear cut #1 QB. Teams who start a young QB like to have backup QBs with experience in the NFL. History proves it. Rivers has been fine, and he has total control of that huddle.
Traders2001
Footballguy
You want another one .You are one smart guy . Ah Ah Ah Ah .He's full of them. Apparently Bill Parcells is a power tripping egomaniac who's holding the Cowboys back.Yeah, because he's been given SOOOOOO many opportunities to prove himself.
They already had Feeley. They cut him because Whitehurst is better.
BoltzNBrew
Footballguy
Whiehurst looked good at times but I don't think he's ready to be thrown into the fire. We need a vet off the bench this year.Maurile Tremblay said:
A good vet would be a good idea, but not Feeley. Whitehurst is better than Feeley.
BTW, I think it's a bit funny that so many people are worried that the Chargers' #2 QB is a rookie, but nobody's worried that the Broncos' or the Cardinals' #2 QBs are rookies.
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PatsWillWin
Footballguy
Probably because the general consensus out there is that Jay Cutler and Matt Leinart >>>> Whitehurst. Can't just lump "rookies" in one group. Leinart and Cutler are both the heir apparents, starters of the future, and Whitehurst is not that.
a_rackowski
Footballguy
With due respect the situations are different. In Zona and Denver - the rookies are backing up seasoned veterans. In SD - the Rookie is backing up a 1st year starter.
The big difference is Plummer/Warner are proven NFL QBs. Rivers isn't. And funny how so many people are worried, you mean like the Chargers GM? If the GM is worried about having a good backup with a 1st year starting QB, I fail to see the humor.
I don't see why that matters. If Rivers and Plummer both get hurt, does Cutler have an advantage over Whitehurst because of Plummer's experience?
Despyzer
Lousy Attention Whore
Very true; but once again, the situation in Arizona is different because the starting QB has a reputation for being brittle. That would cause me some concern. But as Jetswillwin noted, Leinart is likely to be better than Whitehurst.
Despyzer
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I don't get what you're saying. Do you expect the GM to be able to address every possible concern beforehand?
And getting hurt is the only concern? Nope.Rivers might not be an NFL caliber QB. He might be benched by week 4. It's unlikely Plummer/Warner will get benched due to poor performances. Rivers is unproven, 1st year starter. And the GM of the Chargers thinks its a cause for concern.I fail to see why this is laughable to you.
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3C's
Footballguy
It doesn't. As a matter of fact, we know Warners injury history. There's a greater chance that Leinert will have to play this year than there is for Cutler or Whitehurst.
Are you reading the posts?Maurile said its laughable people are concerned about Rivers backup. I said the Chargers GM is concerned, where's the funny part?Where am I losing you? This story isn't being invented by fans. It's the Chargers GM who is looking for a better backup. I fail to see how this is funny hysteria. Seems pretty reasonable to me.
Yes.
3C's
Footballguy
I'd think by now a coach with as much experience as Marty would know what he has in Rivers. He doesn't seem concerned. But I'm sure they are concerned with going into the season with Whitehurst as their #2. I know I would be.
No I'm not. I'm concerned about the backup as well. I'm saying it's funny that the reason people are concerned is that the backup is a rookie, but they're not concerned about other backups who are rookies.
Despyzer
Lousy Attention Whore
Okay, you seem like you are an excitable fella, so I'll take it slowly. "Funny" doesn't always mean "hysterical" or "laugh-inducing." It can also mean "strange" or peculiar." The GM realized that his rookie backup was demonstrably better than his veteran backup and got rid of the veteran. Now he may shop for another backup. What's the big deal? The Chargers are one of NINE teams only carrying two QBs after cut-down day. Just take deep breaths and step back from the computer for awhile. It will all be okay.
I can't help you if you don't explain why you're confused. I'll break it down a 3rd time.statement: its funny people are concerned about having a rookie as a backupmy reply: the gm is concerned, seems like a decent concernyour reply: i don't followmy reply: the gm is concerned with only having a rookie backup. i fail to see how this is funny, strange or peculiaryour reply: funny means a lot of things.Again, the GM of the Chargers feeling like he needs to bring in a more proven QB to backup Rivers (if Whitehurts wasn't a rookie, he'd be a more proven backup), seems fairly legit. And is it partly due to the fact Whitehurts is a rookie? Obviously.
You don't think the GM is concerned because Whitehurst is a rookie? There are different grades to "rookie QBs". There are different grades to "starting QBs".Warner/Plummer are more proven then Rivers.Cutler/Leinart are more highly touted rookie QBs believed to be able to starting this year. Whitehurst isn't.With a 1st year starter, yes having a rookie backup is a concern.
I guess I didn't state clearly enough the thing that I think is funny. It's not funny that having Whitehurst as the backup is a concern. I'm concerned about it too. If Rivers gets hurt, the Chargers' offense will suffer quite a bit. That's a big concern.What's funny is that people don't seem to think that the Broncos or Cardinals would suffer nearly as much if Cutler or Leinart have to play.Maybe people think Cutler and Leinart are good and Whitehurst is bad. Fine. But then they shouldn't say that the Chargers are doomed because their backup is a rookie. They should say that the Chargers are doomed because their backup is bad.
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Despyzer
Lousy Attention Whore
If you had said those things initially there would have been no confusion. Try expressing your point clearly the first time when you jump in the next time.
Despyzer
Lousy Attention Whore
If you have watched any of these guys this fall, you would see the difference between them might not be as great as you think.
The Chargers have just 52 players on their active roster, so there is an empty spot. A trade for Volek may happen after week two when the Chargers play the Titans.
Weapon of Mass Instruction
Watch my feet!
I think it is highly likely that the sun hasn't set on this yet.
