Titans bringing QB Collins in for visit
Written by: JIM WYATT ¦ 8/27/2006
Source: www.tennessean.com
Less than two weeks before the start of the regular season, the Titans are preparing to add another quarterback to the mix in veteran Kerry Collins.
Dialogue between the two sides heated up over the weekend, and plans were being made on Sunday for Collins to visit Baptist Sports Park in the coming days to take a physical, according to sources familiar with talks between the two sides.
If Collins passes the physical and the two sides can agree to terms on a contract, he could be on the roster before the team's final preseason game at Green Bay on Friday.
Neither Titans General Manager Floyd Reese nor Coach Jeff Fisher could be reached for comment Sunday night. Efforts to reach agent David Dunn, who represents Collins, were also unsuccessful.
Collins, 33, played the past two seasons with the Raiders, but he remains unsigned and has made it clear he's looking for his best opportunity for playing time. It's unclear what role he would have with the Titans, but at this point in his career it's unlikely he'd be willing to sign and be happy with a backup role.
Collins has indicated he's interested in joining the Titans, who are currently led by starter Billy Volek. Rookie quarterback Vince Young is currently Volek's back-up, with Matt Mauck No.3 on the depth chart.
Before the start of training camp, Dunn told The Tennessean he'd been in contact with Reese and said "Tennessee would obviously be an attractive place'' for Collins. But Dunn said he was waiting on a commitment from the Titans. Reese shot down talk of the Titans' interest in Collins last month, and said he'd be "shocked' if something developed further.
Volek's struggles in the preseason ? the first-team's offense has scored just one touchdown in three preseason games ? apparently led to renewed interest in Collins, who has started 145 NFL games. Volek, who took over for the departed Steve McNair, has just 10 NFL starts.
During his career, Collins has played for the Panthers, Saints, Giants and Raiders, and has thrown for 33,637 yards, 173 touchdowns and 166 interceptions.
A year ago, Collins started 15 games for Oakland, completing 302-of-565 passes for 3,759 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
Collins has thrown for over 3,100 yards the past six seasons, including the 2002 season when he threw for 4,073 yards with the Giants. He guided New York to the Super Bowl during the 2000 season, and has played in two NFC Championship Games.
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Written by: JIM WYATT ¦ 8/27/2006
Source: www.tennessean.com
Less than two weeks before the start of the regular season, the Titans are preparing to add another quarterback to the mix in veteran Kerry Collins.
Dialogue between the two sides heated up over the weekend, and plans were being made on Sunday for Collins to visit Baptist Sports Park in the coming days to take a physical, according to sources familiar with talks between the two sides.
If Collins passes the physical and the two sides can agree to terms on a contract, he could be on the roster before the team's final preseason game at Green Bay on Friday.
Neither Titans General Manager Floyd Reese nor Coach Jeff Fisher could be reached for comment Sunday night. Efforts to reach agent David Dunn, who represents Collins, were also unsuccessful.
Collins, 33, played the past two seasons with the Raiders, but he remains unsigned and has made it clear he's looking for his best opportunity for playing time. It's unclear what role he would have with the Titans, but at this point in his career it's unlikely he'd be willing to sign and be happy with a backup role.
Collins has indicated he's interested in joining the Titans, who are currently led by starter Billy Volek. Rookie quarterback Vince Young is currently Volek's back-up, with Matt Mauck No.3 on the depth chart.
Before the start of training camp, Dunn told The Tennessean he'd been in contact with Reese and said "Tennessee would obviously be an attractive place'' for Collins. But Dunn said he was waiting on a commitment from the Titans. Reese shot down talk of the Titans' interest in Collins last month, and said he'd be "shocked' if something developed further.
Volek's struggles in the preseason ? the first-team's offense has scored just one touchdown in three preseason games ? apparently led to renewed interest in Collins, who has started 145 NFL games. Volek, who took over for the departed Steve McNair, has just 10 NFL starts.
During his career, Collins has played for the Panthers, Saints, Giants and Raiders, and has thrown for 33,637 yards, 173 touchdowns and 166 interceptions.
A year ago, Collins started 15 games for Oakland, completing 302-of-565 passes for 3,759 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
Collins has thrown for over 3,100 yards the past six seasons, including the 2002 season when he threw for 4,073 yards with the Giants. He guided New York to the Super Bowl during the 2000 season, and has played in two NFC Championship Games.
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He brought the Panthers to the NFC Title Game and the Giants to the Super Bowl. He's not great but there are worse guys starting in the league right now...
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Vikings. Brad Johnson is 38 years old and is one hit away from making Mike McMahon or Tarvaris Jackson taking the snaps in Minnesota. McMahon has been awful and Jackson has been solid, but is still a year away. I think Collins would be a great asset for Vikes.
? Common courtesy....as well as not posting entire articles from media sources without their permission.
