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Titans | Collins in Nashville; expected to sign soon

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:33:17 -0700

ESPNews reports free agent QB Kerry Collins (Raiders) will be in Nashville Thursday evening, July 27, and Friday July 28. He will take a physical for the Tennessee Titans and if he passes, he is "expected" to sign a contract with the team.

 

[Colin Dowling]

Somewhat surprising, IMO.

 

[David Yudkin]

To start or to hold a clipboard?

 

[ConstruxBoy]

Somewhat surprising, IMO.

I'm not as close to the Titans as you, but maybe they feel that Volek is not ready to start. If Collins can come in and keep the seat warm for most of the season/all season for Young, then Volek could be the long term QB2? I know everyone keeps touting their success with McNair by NOT playing him right away. Maybe they feel that if Volek underperforms they'll be too tempted to throw Young in there?Owning both Collins and Young in a Zealots league, this would be

 

[Sweet Love]

I'm kind of disappointed. I really thought he was being smart by taking his time, waiting for a QB like B Johnson to go down with an injury in camp or preseason and basically walk into a starting job.

Now it looks like he just waited before he made a hasty decision... :(

 

[angman]

So would Collins start ahead of Volek here? I guess that's the million dollar question.

 

[Colin Dowling]

I think they are thinking one of two things...

1. They should pay Volek and Collins to fight for the #1 while Vince is FIRMLY set at #3 and Mauck is cut.

2. THey are looking to cut Volek.

Here me out - This team would be lucky to make the playoffs. THe AFC has 4 teams in the WEst that are competitive, 2 in the North, 2 in the East, and 2 in the south. That's 10 teams not counting the Titans, Ravens, or Jets (who I think are all on par w/ each other) that are better than the Titans. Why spend the money on Collins if this is a rebuilding year? Vince is clearly the future....Mauck is an inexpensive 3rd RB...the only year that Collins is going to even TRY to compete for the starting job is this year. And if Volek is so darn competent, then why bring in the competition?

I think that Tennessee sees Collins as a way to get Volek out the door. IIRC, his contract is not the cheapest in the world, and it's not the shortest either. I could be wrong here. I think they're giving Collins a chance to win the job this year and be a long term backup (Keep in mind, this franchise employed O'Donnell when he was older then dirt).

COlin

 

[Joe Bryant]

Somewhat surprising, IMO.

Really Colin?I've been thinking this would happen for a while. I think they think the same thing I think: Volek is no sure fire starter and they don't know how fast Young will pick up the system.

J

 

[Borat]

I think they are thinking one of two things...

1. They should pay Volek and Collins to fight for the #1 while Vince is FIRMLY set at #3 and Mauck is cut.

2. THey are looking to cut Volek.

Here me out - This team would be lucky to make the playoffs. THe AFC has 4 teams in the WEst that are competitive, 2 in the North, 2 in the East, and 2 in the south. That's 10 teams not counting the Titans, Ravens, or Jets (who I think are all on par w/ each other) that are better than the Titans. Why spend the money on Collins if this is a rebuilding year? Vince is clearly the future....Mauck is an inexpensive 3rd RB...the only year that Collins is going to even TRY to compete for the starting job is this year. And if Volek is so darn competent, then why bring in the competition?

I think that Tennessee sees Collins as a way to get Volek out the door. IIRC, his contract is not the cheapest in the world, and it's not the shortest either. I could be wrong here. I think they're giving Collins a chance to win the job this year and be a long term backup (Keep in mind, this franchise employed O'Donnell when he was older then dirt).

COlin

WHy would they cut VOlek? THey obviously could get a draft pick for him.

 

[Joe Bryant]

So would Collins start ahead of Volek here? I guess that's the million dollar question.

Hi Ang,In my opinion (and it's just that) Collins would be the #2. Volek is a guy that has "earned" the shot at #1. Barring Collins just tearing up camp (and Volek having a terrible camp) I think Collins is pure insurance.

I personally love the move. I'm not sold Volek is a legit starter at all. I don't think Reese is either. And I think like everyone else, that Young is a question mark as to how soon he'll be ready. I think they WANT to think Young could be ready by week 6 if need be in case Volek stinks. But they don't know that.

With Collins in, it buys them insurance for Volek not being able to handle the #1 gig, and Young not being ready. I think it's a great move.

J

 

[Portis 26]

In my opinion (and it's just that) Collins would be the #2. Volek is a guy that has "earned" the shot at #1. Barring Collins just tearing up camp (and Volek having a terrible camp) I think Collins is pure insurance.I personally love the move. I'm not sold Volek is a legit starter at all. I don't think Reese is either. And I think like everyone else, that Young is a question mark as to how soon he'll be ready. I think they WANT to think Young could be ready by week 6 if need be in case Volek stinks. But they don't know that.With Collins in, it buys them insurance for Volek not being able to handle the #1 gig, and Young not being ready. I think it's a great move.

Joe,Volek's excellent 2004 run (334 yards and 2 TDs, 269 yards and 3 TDs, 426 yards and 4 TDs, 492 yards and 4 TDs in one four week stretch) would suggest that that he's talented enough to be a serviceable starter at least.And that's really all they need. It's unlikely they're going to make the playoffs, as several posters have suggested, so all they're looking for is someone to start until Young is ready. And you just know that they can't wait to have Young in there. I think they're planning to follow not the McNair experience (sit his whole rookie year) but the Vick experience (sit the first half of his rookie year, then start the second). So what it boils down to is needing a guy to play about the first half of the season. And Volek fits that role like a glove. Why bring in another vet to muddy the waters? The only justification I can see for this is either that they really don't like Volek for some reason and want to cut him; or that Volek lacks mentoring skills and Collins possesses them, I guess.

 

[Sigfawn]

The only justification I can see for this is either that they really don't like Volek for some reason and want to cut him; or that Volek lacks mentoring skills and Collins possesses them, I guess.

I don't understand either. Collins can't be cheap. It just doesn't make sense.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Volek's excellent 2004 run (334 yards and 2 TDs, 269 yards and 3 TDs, 426 yards and 4 TDs,  492 yards and 4 TDs in one four week stretch) would suggest that that he's talented enough to be a serviceable starter at least.

Hi Portis,I agree for sure. His earlier run would suggest he's good enough. I just think they want some insurance that they're right.

I would want that if I were them.

J

 

[Joe Bryant]

The only justification I can see for this is either that they really don't like Volek for some reason and want to cut him; or that Volek lacks mentoring skills and Collins possesses them, I guess.

I don't understand either. Collins can't be cheap. It just doesn't make sense.

I don't see what's hard to understand. They like him just fine I think. They just aren't willing to bet the season that he's good enough to be the #1 guy.Collins is insurance. Insurance is good.

J

 

[Bri]

They like Mauck so in this scenario they might keep 4. Not a big deal they just can't keep 50 TEs like last year

 

[Bri]

I'm kind of disappointed. I really thought he was being smart by taking his time, waiting for a QB like B Johnson to go down with an injury in camp or preseason and basically walk into a starting job.

Now it looks like he just waited before he made a hasty decision... :(

totally agree

 

[Bri]

The only justification I can see for this is either that they really don't like Volek for some reason and want to cut him; or that Volek lacks mentoring skills and Collins possesses them, I guess.

I don't understand either. Collins can't be cheap. It just doesn't make sense.

I don't see what's hard to understand. They like him just fine I think. They just aren't willing to bet the season that he's good enough to be the #1 guy.Collins is insurance. Insurance is good.

J

I guess it's that for years Volek was this supposed quality backup that they wouldn't give up because he'd start someday. One pick(VY), one cut/trade(McNair) and now it appears he's "worthless" to some figuring Collins easily beats him out. VY is definitely the #2 playing spot duty, I believe Fisher's already said that. Mauck is the young 3rd (or 4th) string potential guy that holds a clipboard and learns. I'd imagine Titan fans wonder what if they traded Volek when they had the chance.

 

[Portis 26]

I agree for sure. His earlier run would suggest he's good enough. I just think they want some insurance that they're right.I would want that if I were them.J

I would agree with your point if I thought the Titans really wanted to make the playoffs. But I don't think the Titans are seriously planning to go to the post-season party. For them this year is all about preparing Young as your QB for the next decade. It's not really about which QB they start until Young is ready to go, because any half-decent veteran will do. So why have a couple of half-decent veterans hanging around, getting in each other's way, creating a QB controversy and confusing the issue? I still don't think it makes sense unless they have seriously soured on Volek.

 

[Joe Bryant]

The only justification I can see for this is either that they really don't like Volek for some reason and want to cut him; or that Volek lacks mentoring skills and Collins possesses them, I guess.

I don't understand either. Collins can't be cheap. It just doesn't make sense.

I don't see what's hard to understand. They like him just fine I think. They just aren't willing to bet the season that he's good enough to be the #1 guy.Collins is insurance. Insurance is good.

J

I guess it's that for years Volek was this supposed quality backup that they wouldn't give up because he'd start someday. One pick(VY), one cut/trade(McNair) and now it appears he's "worthless" to some figuring Collins easily beats him out. VY is definitely the #2 playing spot duty, I believe Fisher's already said that. Mauck is the young 3rd (or 4th) string potential guy that holds a clipboard and learns. I'd imagine Titan fans wonder what if they traded Volek when they had the chance.

I guess that's what I'm saying, Bri. I don't know how anyone gets that Volek is now worthless and Collins could easily beat him out. I watched too many Raiders games last year to think that.

Again, this is a pure insurance play I think.

Insurance the Volek isn't the guy and that Young isn't ready early.

Love the move.

J

 

[Bri]

Collins never "struck" me as the mentor type. What do you guys think?

 

[Joe Bryant]

It's not really about which QB they start until Young is ready to go, because any half-decent veteran will do.

Hi Portis,We'll just have to strongly disagree there. In this day and age, no team is out of it. And the QB that starts is probably the most important decision any team will make.

I think they are VERY concerned about which QB starts until Young is ready.

J

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

The only justification I can see for this is either that they really don't like Volek for some reason and want to cut him; or that Volek lacks mentoring skills and Collins possesses them, I guess.

I don't understand either. Collins can't be cheap. It just doesn't make sense.

I don't see what's hard to understand. They like him just fine I think. They just aren't willing to bet the season that he's good enough to be the #1 guy.Collins is insurance. Insurance is good.

J

Hi Joe,I have to side with Colin. I don't see what the reason would be to bring in Kerry Collins as a stopgap, unless he is part of the plan beyond 2006. He's likely to not be cheap and could be a disruptive QB on the team.

As it stands, VY gets on the field at the latest next Spring as the starter (unless Volek does amazingly well this year). VY may even see playing time in December if Tennessee will be as bad as we all are expecting.

Volek can handle the job until the future of the team, VY, is ready. This is what the Eagles did in 1999 when Andy Reid gave the reins to Doug Pederson :X as the starter. McNabb learned for a bit and was held out as long as Reid could, but he still found his way onto the field in his rookie season.

I see the '99 Eagles QB situation quite analagous. I don't see how adding Collins helps at all.

 

[Portis 26]

I see the '99 Eagles QB situation quite analagous. I don't see how adding Collins helps at all.

Good point. I'd also add that I don't see how having two veteran QBs in front of Young is going to help him. With just Volek in front of him, he knows that he's going to be the man. But then they bring in Collins, and that raises more questions than it answers. It's just another thing to get into Young's head, and really, you want to keep everything as simple and harmonious as possible for a rookie QB.

 

[Joe Bryant]

The only justification I can see for this is either that they really don't like Volek for some reason and want to cut him; or that Volek lacks mentoring skills and Collins possesses them, I guess.

I don't understand either. Collins can't be cheap. It just doesn't make sense.

I don't see what's hard to understand. They like him just fine I think. They just aren't willing to bet the season that he's good enough to be the #1 guy.Collins is insurance. Insurance is good.

J

Hi Joe,I have to side with Colin. I don't see what the reason would be to bring in Kerry Collins as a stopgap, unless he is part of the plan beyond 2006. He's likely to not be cheap and could be a disruptive QB on the team.

As it stands, VY gets on the field at the latest next Spring as the starter (unless Volek does amazingly well this year). VY may even see playing time in December if Tennessee will be as bad as we all are expecting.

Volek can handle the job until the future of the team, VY, is ready. This is what the Eagles did in 1999 when Andy Reid gave the reins to Doug Pederson :X as the starter. McNabb learned for a bit and was held out as long as Reid could, but he still found his way onto the field in his rookie season.

I see the '99 Eagles QB situation quite analagous. I don't see how adding Collins helps at all.

How comfortable are you with Vince Young as your #2 QB in Week 1?J

 

[Joe Bryant]

I guess where I'm coming from too is that I've been expecting this for a long time.From the June 29th Email Update:

This seems like a nice fit. Collins has a home in North Carolina not too far away from Nashville. He'd be a seasoned veteran to fall back to should Billy Volek falter and the team felt Vince Young wasn't ready yet to be the starter. It doesn't sound like the team was in any rush to make this happen right now, but I wouldn't be surprised at all to see this happen in the next few weeks.

J

 

[diesel7982]

Uh oh, Colin is giving opinions about the Titans again.

 

[Portis 26]

How comfortable are you with Vince Young as your #2 QB in Week 1?

Sounds like a good place to learn the ropes.In any case, if Young really wasn't ready immediately, Mauck could be the #2.Again, I can't believe Young is keen on the move. You get drafted to be the man, and suddenly they're bringing in a veteran guy who's been to the Super Bowl to play in front of you. That has to be a little dispiriting.

 

[LHUCKS]

No matter how you spin it this is better for the Tenn WRs/TEs.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Again, I can't believe Young is keen on the move. You get drafted to be the man, and suddenly they're bringing in a veteran guy who's been to the Super Bowl to play in front of you. That has to be a little dispiriting.

Now that part I can maybe see. Although I don't think Floyd Reese after today's contract is too awfully concerned with Young's feelings right now. They just showed him how much they think of him with the check they wrote.

J

 

[Joe Bryant]

No matter how you spin it this is better for the Tenn WRs/TEs.

Absolutely.J

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

The only justification I can see for this is either that they really don't like Volek for some reason and want to cut him; or that Volek lacks mentoring skills and Collins possesses them, I guess.

I don't understand either. Collins can't be cheap. It just doesn't make sense.

I don't see what's hard to understand. They like him just fine I think. They just aren't willing to bet the season that he's good enough to be the #1 guy.Collins is insurance. Insurance is good.

J

Hi Joe,I have to side with Colin. I don't see what the reason would be to bring in Kerry Collins as a stopgap, unless he is part of the plan beyond 2006. He's likely to not be cheap and could be a disruptive QB on the team.

As it stands, VY gets on the field at the latest next Spring as the starter (unless Volek does amazingly well this year). VY may even see playing time in December if Tennessee will be as bad as we all are expecting.

Volek can handle the job until the future of the team, VY, is ready. This is what the Eagles did in 1999 when Andy Reid gave the reins to Doug Pederson :X as the starter. McNabb learned for a bit and was held out as long as Reid could, but he still found his way onto the field in his rookie season.

I see the '99 Eagles QB situation quite analagous. I don't see how adding Collins helps at all.

How comfortable are you with Vince Young as your #2 QB in Week 1?J

I personally believe that anyone that walks into the Titans' organization this season expecting a chance to compete is really kidding themselves.There are two options this season with Volek and Vince Young. Start Volek and let VY learn the ropes from the sidelines, or toss VY out there and let him learn on the job.

In either case, the organization is better off come 2007.

I don't see a path of success in the short term or long term with Collins. He isn't the future of the team. The "now" is not competitive, sorry. There are, as Colin said, arguably 10 teams better than you this season, again.

Volek is a capable and serviceable QB for 8-16 games at least. Should he get injured, Vince Young could start a game or two and if that started to look like a bad idea, THEN you go out and find a serviceable journeyman like Collins if he is available.

I would guess it all boils down to the expectations on both sides if Collins comes to Tennessee. If he expects to be a competitor for the job this season or part of the mix going forward in any capacity beyond a backup, there is a problem. IIRC, Collins has said all along he wanted a chance to be a starter for a team this season, and based on his performance last year I can't blame him one bit.

I see Collins to Tennessee bad for the Titans and bad for Kerry. The insurance would be expensive and unhappy.

 

[Portis 26]

Although I don't think Floyd Reese after today's contract is too awfully concerned with Young's feelings right now. They just showed him how much they think of him with the check they wrote.

But perhaps he should be concerned with Young's feelings. Because rookie QBs have notoriously fragile egos, and you don't want to be messing with their heads. I know, I know. He shouldn't be playing in the NFL unless he's tough mentally. But QBs are a strange breed. Their first year or two, they often need to be nurtured and encouraged. Once they get their confidence, then they can become leaders.Bottom line is, this might get the Titans a W or 2 more this season. But I can't believe it's in the best interests of Young, and given that he's their franchise for the next decade, that's really all they should be thinking about now.

 

[Joe Bryant]

I see Collins to Tennessee bad for the Titans and bad for Kerry. The insurance would be expensive and unhappy.

Hi Jeff,We'll just have to disagree. I think it's great insurance. They know whether they can afford it or not so "expensive" isn't really a factor if they're willing to pay. Good insurance isn't cheap.

For Collins, he knows what he's getting into. Few QBs come out of semi retirement in August and expect to start in September. He knows the score. Volek has earned the starting gig. I don't see unhappiness as a factor at all.

I think people are underestimating the enormous pressure Fisher is under to win NOW. Not next year. He's doing everything he can to win right now. While still balancing the future in Young. Although he knows full well that if he doesn't win now, Vince Young won't be his QB for long as Fisher will be waiting for a team to move to LA while making sure Pete Carroll does'nt move.

I think this is great insurance.

J

 

[Joe Bryant]

Bottom line is, this might get the Titans a W or 2 more this season.

Exactly. And that might be the difference between Fisher keeping a job or not. If you ask him whether he'd prefer to keep his job or maybe hurt Young's feelings a tiny bit, I'm pretty sure I know what he'll say.J

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Joe,

Good point about Fisher and winning NOW.

I just don't think the rest of the AFC is going to afford him much opportunity.

If Collins came cheap and it was a 1-year deal, I could understand it much more (I know, I know - all NFL contracts are 1-year deals).

I also agree to the comments about VY's psyche. I think he's resigned to being a backup anyway, so I don't think that matters much.

IMHO, it doesn't matter what QB plays for the Titans this season - they aren't going to the playoffs unless half of the AFC implodes.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Joe,

Good point about Fisher and winning NOW.

I just don't think the rest of the AFC is going to afford him much opportunity.

If Collins came cheap and it was a 1-year deal, I could understand it much more (I know, I know - all NFL contracts are 1-year deals).

I also agree to the comments about VY's psyche. I think he's resigned to being a backup anyway, so I don't think that matters much.

IMHO, it doesn't matter what QB plays for the Titans this season - they aren't going to the playoffs unless half of the AFC implodes.

You could well be right, Jeff. We'll see I guess. J

 

[NoFBinLA]

To me this is a clear sign (assuming it really happens) that Young is to sit this year. Collins can fill in for Volek if need be and they can throw a one year at him which will make him happy. Then, they can sit Young(as I believe he should be in year 1) ala Palmer and give him time to learn without getting his head beat in ala Alex Smith.

Honestly, I can see it playing that way exactly. As a Volek/Young owner, I'm a little concerned that Collins might slip in quicker than I'd like (screwing up my Volek as bye week filler plan for my early QB bye) but long term, I want to see Young sit this year.

I really think it will give him a better start next year.

 

[PatsWillWin]

There's a lot of talk here of why the Titans would bother signing Collins and some thinking it's great insurance, others thinking it's to start over Volek.

One thing I haven't heard disuccsed is why Collins would bother signing with the Titans. He spent a lot of time at his ranch or wherevere this off-season seriously considering retirement...I really doubt that he decided to play football because the prospect of being Tennessee's backup quarterback was just too enticing to pass up...

...unless they paid him a lot of $. Which would again suggest he's not coming in to backup.

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

If they sign Collins, this says to me that they definitely don't intend to play Vince this year just like they did with McNair.

Having two servicable vets on the team insures they won't have to go to Vince until they absolutely have to. If they don't sign Collins and Volek gets hurt, they'd be forced to play Vince.

 

[msommer]

Volek is under contract to 2008. He is due to make 1m this year, 1.25 next and 2.2 in 2008. IIRC the contract he signed in 2004 had a no trade clause. I can't remember the signing bonus, but I am sure it was not outrageous. Cutting him is clearly not going to save a lot.

The timing of this - the day after all rookies are signed - to me signifies that it has been planned for awhile. Now the Titans know exactly what money they have to spend. Maybe Collins' demands have gone down in the month and a half since McNair left - the longer he waits into TC (barring injury) the less chance of earning a paycheck or even starting.

I could see two possibilities:

1) a one year Kurt Warner'esque contract with some escalators if he wins the starting job.

2) a multi year incentive laden deal based on playing time - he'll have to fight to keep Young on the bench in 2007 - The Titans can then trade Volek with his permission - either now, during the season or in the off season.

That aside I think Collins is toast. Mind you, I said the same thing about Garcia, Warner, Testaverde and Bledsoe in the past few years so I have at best a 50/50 track record.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

To me this is a clear sign (assuming it really happens) that Young is to sit this year. Collins can fill in for Volek if need be and they can throw a one year at him which will make him happy. Then, they can sit Young(as I believe he should be in year 1) ala Palmer and give him time to learn without getting his head beat in ala Alex Smith.

Honestly, I can see it playing that way exactly. As a Volek/Young owner, I'm a little concerned that Collins might slip in quicker than I'd like (screwing up my Volek as bye week filler plan for my early QB bye) but long term, I want to see Young sit this year.

I really think it will give him a better start next year.

If they sign Collins, this says to me that they definitely don't intend to play Vince this year just like they did with McNair.

Having two servicable vets on the team insures they won't have to go to Vince until they absolutely have to. If they don't sign Collins and Volek gets hurt, they'd be forced to play Vince.

Guys,I heard a few months back from the Tennessean writer that covers the Titans that they intended to use Volek all year and let VY learn from the sideline. That's the coaches' and overall organization's opinion - and the only dissenting voice I have heard there is the owner's opinion that he'd like to see VY sooner than later.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

To me this is a clear sign (assuming it really happens) that Young is to sit this year. Collins can fill in for Volek if need be and they can throw a one year at him which will make him happy. Then, they can sit Young(as I believe he should be in year 1) ala Palmer and give him time to learn without getting his head beat in ala Alex Smith.

Honestly, I can see it playing that way exactly. As a Volek/Young owner, I'm a little concerned that Collins might slip in quicker than I'd like (screwing up my Volek as bye week filler plan for my early QB bye) but long term, I want to see Young sit this year.

I really think it will give him a better start next year.

If they sign Collins, this says to me that they definitely don't intend to play Vince this year just like they did with McNair.

Having two servicable vets on the team insures they won't have to go to Vince until they absolutely have to. If they don't sign Collins and Volek gets hurt, they'd be forced to play Vince.

Guys,I heard a few months back from the Tennessean writer that covers the Titans that they intended to use Volek all year and let VY learn from the sideline. That's the coaches' and overall organization's opinion - and the only dissenting voice I have heard there is the owner's opinion that he'd like to see VY sooner than later.

So, if suddenly for some reason Volek is not inspiring confidence in the team, then maybe they need Collins to assure that they don't have to play VY at all this year.

 

[msommer]

Question for the stat freaks - has Volek ever started a game that he won?

 

[Colin Dowling]

My thinking about getting rid of Volek is like this:

They didn't pick up his club option in March so his contract only rolls through 2007. As such, they can sign Collins this year and presumably let he and Volek battle for the job. Vince is the #3 and Mauck is cut/PSquad/4th QB/doesn't matter. Fair enough.

So, you let Collins and Volek battle it out in 2006 for the right to be the longer term backup to Young....?

I don't see the logic in signing Collins to be the #2 "in case Volek falters." Volek is not an unknown quantity. He's a solid starter, but not spectacular. I don't think anyone with eyes can patently make the case that Collins is a "good option if Volek falters." Aside from being a veteran, the "Kerry Collins plus column" doesn't have a lot of bulet points left.

Volek's production is good against bad teams and poor when it matters, akin to many other people in the league.

the only other option I can see if the Titans hoping Volek plays well while getting Collins on board, shopping Volek in the offseason after he's performed well, and keeping Collins around as the long term backup. That just seems like a lot of trouble to me to go through for a team that MIGHT win 8 or 9 games.

I guess they see an 810k (vet min) investment in Collins as a good bargin. Maybe it is. I just don't see it.

Colin

 

[bigreese82]

I think that a trade with Volek might be in the works or Collins is signed to make sure that Young is not played too early because of an injury to Volek early in the season.

 

[Colin Dowling]

Question for the stat freaks - has Volek ever started a game that he won?

Yes, he won 1 game last year, 2 in 2004, and 1 in 2003 IIRC>Colin

 

[bigreese82]

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar.../607280438/1027

Titans have contact with QB Collins

Veteran quarterback Kerry Collins is scheduled to visit Nashville today and undergo a physical for the Titans, according to an ESPN report Thursday night.

An 11-year veteran, Collins played last season with the Raiders and has been the subject of some offseason speculation about possibly joining the Titans.

Titans General Manager Floyd Reese could not be reached for comment. Agent David Dunn, who represents Collins, said a visit by the quarterback hasn't been scheduled, but that he has had discussions with Reese.

"I have talked with Floyd for a few weeks now," Dunn said.

It is unclear how Collins would fit into Tennessee's plans. On Wednesday, Titans Coach Jeff Fisher said Billy Volek is his starter heading into the season. The Titans drafted Texas superstar Vince Young and agreed to contract terms with him Thursday. Matt Mauck, last year's No. 3 quarterback, is also on the roster.

"Obviously he is a guy out there that people are pursuing, but right now he is keeping his options open," Dunn said. "Tennessee would obviously be an attractive place, but that is a decision the two parties are going to have to make."

 

[dapunisher]

Good move by the Titans. Insurance in case Volek goes down or can't handle the job. Having a veteran QB on the bench in the NFL is usually a positive. This also allows the Titans to take a patient approach with Young, similar to the approach with McNair, Daunte, and Eli. Titans fans should like this.

 

[helix]

Why would Collins want to go to Tenn? At best he is a 1 year starter and the team is going to suck. The phone must not be ringing because this option looks horrible for him. Also, since Tenn is cheap, he will most likely get a really bad contract. Maybe he has settled for a backup role on a bad team. An impressive way to end ones career.

 

[Jason Wood]

I have two questions...

1) Since when has Kerry Collins proven he'll be content as a backup? He wouldn't mentor Eli Manning, someone thinks he'll wilfully accept a QB2 role in Tennessee under Volek? IMHO, that is ZERO chance he signs in Tennessee unless he believes he can win the starting job in camp. He may not win the job, but I bet he expects to.

2) Since when has Kerry Collins been confused with someone who upgrades a team's QB position?