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Titans shopping Billy Volek: (1 Viewer)

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Not that Volek was high on anybodies list but..

/29 Citing an unnamed league source, Profootballtalk.com editor Mike Florio reports that in conjunction with the acquisition of Kerry Collins, the Titans have agreed to attempt to trade Billy Volek, who until Collins' arrival was regarded as the sure-thing opening-day starter. Per the source, Florio went on to suggest the team wants to "kick Collins' tires a little harder" before making a move with Volek. NFL Network insider Adam Schefter reported a similar story after PFT's initial post. ... While it remains to be seen if he's up to the task, the consensus among observers says Collins was brought on board to start. ... Stay tuned. We'll be hearing more on this one.

 
Saw that yesterday. While I remain skeptical for the moment, I did pick up Kerry this morning. With QB as my weakeest position in a league where the're very valuable, dropping my second kicker for him seemed a worthwhile risk. Does any team nparticularly need a back up now?

 
Mystery Achiever said:
Saw that yesterday. While I remain skeptical for the moment, I did pick up Kerry this morning. With QB as my weakeest position in a league where the're very valuable, dropping my second kicker for him seemed a worthwhile risk. Does any team nparticularly need a back up now?
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The Bucs.Fieldler is still hurt, Rattay has looked poor, and Gradkowski is too green.
 
Jets and Bills. And Vikings. If I was his agent, that's who I would be calling.

I think Volek could see time with any of those teams, either through ineffectiveness or injury.

 
Mystery Achiever said:
Saw that yesterday. While I remain skeptical for the moment, I did pick up Kerry this morning. With QB as my weakeest position in a league where the're very valuable, dropping my second kicker for him seemed a worthwhile risk. Does any team nparticularly need a back up now?
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Volek has to be better than Dorsey, doesn't he?Browns may be interested. :shrug:
 
depending on the status of Jim Sorgi's bruised shoulder...he might be a perfect fit in Indy.

actually even if Sorgi is healthy, he would be a perfect fit in Indy.

 
Regardless of the veracity of the story, you should not be drafting Volek except in start 2 QB leagues, and even then as your 4th QB.

 
On The Rocks said:
depending on the status of Jim Sorgi's bruised shoulder...he might be a perfect fit in Indy.actually even if Sorgi is healthy, he would be a perfect fit in Indy.
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i thought Volek was a downfield ball-chucker.doesn't seem like he'd be a good fit in Indy at all. :confused:
 
Volek isnt going anywhere. They picked up Collins for depth. Young isnt close to being able to start in the NFL and after Young we have Mauck and Hodges. Our OL hasnt shown it will keep Billy from getting killed and Billy has never shown he has the ability to stay healthy.

Trading Volek is so silly it isnt even a reality. For one, they could get little to no value out of trading Volek. Secondly, if they trade Volek they are left with Collins/Young/Mauck. :bag: Thirdly, Volek knows the offense and has done good in spot starts in the past. Will he light up the NFL? No, he is an average at best NFL starter.

This is nothing more than adding depth.

 
ben4titans said:
Volek isnt going anywhere. They picked up Collins for depth. Young isnt close to being able to start in the NFL and after Young we have Mauck and Hodges. Our OL hasnt shown it will keep Billy from getting killed and Billy has never shown he has the ability to stay healthy. Trading Volek is so silly it isnt even a reality. For one, they could get little to no value out of trading Volek. Secondly, if they trade Volek they are left with Collins/Young/Mauck. :bag: Thirdly, Volek knows the offense and has done good in spot starts in the past. Will he light up the NFL? No, he is an average at best NFL starter. This is nothing more than adding depth.
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Volek Kool-Aid - long-lasting and great taste. There's nothing you can say to these people.I think the Chargers would be a place looking for QB help - they released Feely and are now looking at Whitehurst as the main backup to Rivers. Pretty shallow staff, I think. I think PFT mentioned this as a possibility too (just as a guess).
 
What a mishandling of a player by the Tennessee front office.

Two years ago, teams were tripping over themselves trying to obtain Volek. He was just coming off some monster performances when McNair went down and he was hooking up with Bennett right and left.

Now, they're picking up free agents to replace the guy and are trying to unload him.

Wow.

 
Bobcat10 said:
amnesiac said:
Mystery Achiever said:
Saw that yesterday. While I remain skeptical for the moment, I did pick up Kerry this morning. With QB as my weakeest position in a league where the're very valuable, dropping my second kicker for him seemed a worthwhile risk. Does any team nparticularly need a back up now?
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Volek has to be better than Dorsey, doesn't he?Browns may be interested. :shrug:
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I would think they'd be calling.
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i know they were interested a few years ago, but i think that was before Savage got there.btw, i don't think they trade Volek either, unless he really causes a stink.
 
massraider said:
Jets and Bills. And Vikings. If I was his agent, that's who I would be calling.

I think Volek could see time with any of those teams, either through ineffectiveness or injury.
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The Jets already have 3 (some would argue 4) Billy Voleks on their roster. What would they need another one for?I just don't see a team giving up value for Volek given that Collins' acquisition even puts Volek's future on that roster in doubt to begin with.

 
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JuniorNB said:
What a mishandling of a player by the Tennessee front office.

Two years ago, teams were tripping over themselves trying to obtain Volek. He was just coming off some monster performances when McNair went down and he was hooking up with Bennett right and left.

Now, they're picking up free agents to replace the guy and are trying to unload him.

Wow.
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Good post. One of those teams was the Falcons. If I'm not mistaken, they actually offered Volek more $$ than the Titans did, but Volek decided to stay. I can't believe they'd unload him at this juncture either, but the way Collins' deal is structured they just might think Collins IS the answer for this season. Which could lead to an interesting scenario: Titans trade Volek to the Falcons, Falcons turn around and trade Schaub to the Vikings, Jets, etc. But it seems to me it's way too late for that to happen.
 
Ditka is God said:
JuniorNB said:
What a mishandling of a player by the Tennessee front office.

Two years ago, teams were tripping over themselves trying to obtain Volek. He was just coming off some monster performances when McNair went down and he was hooking up with Bennett right and left.

Now, they're picking up free agents to replace the guy and are trying to unload him.

Wow.
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Good post. One of those teams was the Falcons. If I'm not mistaken, they actually offered Volek more $$ than the Titans did, but Volek decided to stay. I can't believe they'd unload him at this juncture either, but the way Collins' deal is structured they just might think Collins IS the answer for this season. Which could lead to an interesting scenario: Titans trade Volek to the Falcons, Falcons turn around and trade Schaub to the Vikings, Jets, etc. But it seems to me it's way too late for that to happen.
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What it seems like it's too late for is to sign someone now, at the end of August, to be your starter in less than two weeks, but Tennessee seems to have done just that. The Falcons, Vikings, Jets, etc. would be acquiring Volek or Shaub as a backup at present anyway, so those acquisitions could happen I suppose. Still, I'm having trouble envisioning the Falcons trading away an experienced backup to Vick (who always seems to miss at least one game) at the beginning of a season in which they expect to go to the playoffs.

 
FWIW...

The Browns might have interest in acquiring Billy Volek.Derek Anderson and Ken Dorsey are currently Cleveland's backup QBs. The Vikings and Chargers have also been mentioned as candidates to acquire Volek, who is thought to be on the trade block.Source: Cleveland Plain-Dealer
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So does this mean Vince Young starting sooner than later? If so, huge mistake IMO. If any QB ever needed to sit for 1-2 seasons, its VY.

But if they trade Volek, there is no way Collins can be ready to start the season? Can he? So that must mean they start Vince in wk 1? Right?

 
What abotu SD? They released Feeley, and only haveWhitehurst, a rookie, at #2. Volek could be very attractive.

 
The Vikes aren't going to be in the running for Volek. Some team out there is going to be more desperate than the Vikes. They were looking at Schaub to be the QB of the future. They didn't get him so they traded up for Jackson who they have been highly impressed with. Any QB they acquire would only be for a veteran backup type player, not a guy who thinks he deserves to be a starter. I don't think one bad preseason had made Volek settle for a backup role.

 
Titans are turning into a classless ship. I own Volek but still...give the guy a shot. He's proven his worth last year. What a slap in the face. I hope Tennessee goes 2 - 14 and then blows their 1st overall pick. Pathetic.

 
I don't get the love for Collins. He isn't any better then Volek. He makes alot of bad decisions and throws way more INTs then he should.

Collins is basically 2 QBs - one that is comfortable under center and is a quality QB and one that is rattled and complete garbage throwing the football.

I don't see how he is going to be up to speed and comfortable with the offense anytime soon. I consider Collins and Volek about equal in ability and I think Volek's experience and knowledge of the system would trump the new guy coming in.

No matter what, I don't see how Collins' best is any better then Volek's best. If there was practically zero market for Collins' services up to this point I'm not sure what kind of market there is going to be for Volek.

 
Warpig said:
Titans are turning into a classless ship. I own Volek but still...give the guy a shot. He's proven his worth last year. What a slap in the face. I hope Tennessee goes 2 - 14 and then blows their 1st overall pick. Pathetic.
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i moved to nashville from baltimore in 04. i've been trying to like the titans but i just can't come to do it. they've made some horible decisions. they are strating to remind me of the baltimore orioles organization.
 
Chairshot said:
I don't get the love for Collins. He isn't any better then Volek. He makes alot of bad decisions and throws way more INTs then he should.Collins is basically 2 QBs - one that is comfortable under center and is a quality QB and one that is rattled and complete garbage throwing the football.I don't see how he is going to be up to speed and comfortable with the offense anytime soon. I consider Collins and Volek about equal in ability and I think Volek's experience and knowledge of the system would trump the new guy coming in.No matter what, I don't see how Collins' best is any better then Volek's best. If there was practically zero market for Collins' services up to this point I'm not sure what kind of market there is going to be for Volek.
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I'm with you chair. I thought bringing in Collins is a great idea but strictly as insurance. He's got (or had) the big arm but I don't see how the Titans can seriously consider starting Collins being brand new to the system over Volek who's very familiar and has shown success there in the past.I don't see any way they hand the job to Collins 10 days before the season starts. The Titans are desperate but not that desperate.J
 
Da Guru said:
Not that Volek was high on anybodies list but..

Citing an unnamed league source, Profootballtalk.com editor Mike Florio reports that in conjunction with the acquisition of Kerry Collins, the Titans have agreed to attempt to trade Billy Volek, who until Collins' arrival was regarded as the sure-thing opening-day starter. Per the source, Florio went on to suggest the team wants to "kick Collins' tires a little harder" before making a move with Volek. NFL Network insider Adam Schefter reported a similar story after PFT's initial post. ... While it remains to be seen if he's up to the task, the consensus among observers says Collins was brought on board to start. ... Stay tuned. We'll be hearing more on this one.
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Citing an unnammed FBG source, this guy is full of crap and making up a story to generate some publicity for himself.
 
Statorama said:
Citing an unnammed FBG source, this guy is full of crap and making up a story to generate some publicity for himself.
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Bingo, couldn't agree more.I'm guessing there is probably nothing to this rumor. The Titans are a mess but they have to have *some* sense, don't they?
 
Statorama said:
Da Guru said:
Not that Volek was high on anybodies list but..

Citing an unnamed league source, Profootballtalk.com editor Mike Florio reports that in conjunction with the acquisition of Kerry Collins, the Titans have agreed to attempt to trade Billy Volek, who until Collins' arrival was regarded as the sure-thing opening-day starter. Per the source, Florio went on to suggest the team wants to "kick Collins' tires a little harder" before making a move with Volek. NFL Network insider Adam Schefter reported a similar story after PFT's initial post. ... While it remains to be seen if he's up to the task, the consensus among observers says Collins was brought on board to start. ... Stay tuned. We'll be hearing more on this one.
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Citing an unnammed FBG source, this guy is full of crap and making up a story to generate some publicity for himself.
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He's been accused of that in the past but is almost always right. Of course attempting to trade and actually doing it are 2 different things. Then of course Collins still has to win the job. That's not a given.
 
Joe Bryant said:
Chairshot said:
I don't get the love for Collins. He isn't any better then Volek. He makes alot of bad decisions and throws way more INTs then he should.Collins is basically 2 QBs - one that is comfortable under center and is a quality QB and one that is rattled and complete garbage throwing the football.I don't see how he is going to be up to speed and comfortable with the offense anytime soon. I consider Collins and Volek about equal in ability and I think Volek's experience and knowledge of the system would trump the new guy coming in.No matter what, I don't see how Collins' best is any better then Volek's best. If there was practically zero market for Collins' services up to this point I'm not sure what kind of market there is going to be for Volek.
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I'm with you chair. I thought bringing in Collins is a great idea but strictly as insurance. He's got (or had) the big arm but I don't see how the Titans can seriously consider starting Collins being brand new to the system over Volek who's very familiar and has shown success there in the past.I don't see any way they hand the job to Collins 10 days before the season starts. The Titans are desperate but not that desperate.J
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Kerry Collins picks up new systems in his sleep.
 
What would the Titans expect to get in return for Volek?

The market is soon to be flooded with Backup QBs. AJ Feeley is already on the street. Rattay and McCown are on the bubble. It’s a buyer's market.

 
John Clayton just said he wouldn't be surprised if Collins was starting by week one or two. Said the Titans have been keeping in touch with him in case Volek didn't work out and that this is a direct shot at Volek and has nothing to do with Vince Young.

 
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Warpig said:
Titans are turning into a classless ship. I own Volek but still...give the guy a shot. He's proven his worth last year. What a slap in the face. I hope Tennessee goes 2 - 14 and then blows their 1st overall pick. Pathetic.
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For all the "intelligent" parts of this post, the bolded is the most intelligent. Yes, Billy Volek really earned his keep, starting one game, losing to the lowly Arizona Cardinals, last year.

 
IIRC Volek has only one year left on his contract. The thought may be that VY is more then a year away. Trade Volek and get what you can. A seasoned Collins can provide more information for VY and prove to be a better mentor. Sort of like O'Donnell was for McNair.

Not saying I agree with it, but this might be the thinking. Not sure KC can be the mentor/team player O'Donnell was late in his carreer.

And while its only a one year deal with Collins, there may be some agreement to lengthen the deal. Collins wants to stay close to home.

 
Detroit would be a great fit , Kitna is worthless and both back ups suxor.

Houston also would be great Carr is worthless and 1/2.

Why not the Packers ( they have to come to the conclusion that Favre is a joke too vad to end his carreer trying to play when you cant anymore and Rogers has been a joke since they picked him )

The Niners also haze zero QB.

 
Traders2001 said:
Detroit would be a great fit , Kitna is worthless and both back ups suxor.Houston also would be great Carr is worthless and 1/2.Why not the Packers ( they have to come to the conclusion that Favre is a joke too vad to end his carreer trying to play when you cant anymore and Rogers has been a joke since they picked him )The Niners also haze zero QB.
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every one of these suggestions suck.
 
JetsWillWin said:
Traders2001 said:
Detroit would be a great fit , Kitna is worthless and both back ups suxor.Houston also would be great Carr is worthless and 1/2.Why not the Packers ( they have to come to the conclusion that Favre is a joke too vad to end his carreer trying to play when you cant anymore and Rogers has been a joke since they picked him )The Niners also haze zero QB.
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every one of these suggestions suck.
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:lmao:
 
BOSUM said:
Back in july, Here is a link to what GM Floyd Reese had to say. Read down to the bottom of the page.

http://www.titansonline.com/news/newsmain_....php?PRKey=3877
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GENERAL MANAGER FLOYD REESE, JULY 28, 2006

(on the report that they were looking at Kerry Collins)

It’s news to me. I have never talked to Kerry Collins. We never set up an appointment to get him in or anything else.

(on if Kerry Collins might be looked at in the near future)

I would be shocked. We are trying to look at these guys. We don’t have any plans to bring anybody in.
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Obviously, if you accept Floyd's comments at face value, something has changed in the last month.
 
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BOSUM said:
What would be the possibility of the Titans packaging Volec and RB Brown and shopping them?
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In other words, what's the market value of a backup QB and a talented but fragile RB? There's value there, but it's not really because of Volek. Moreover, you'd need to find a team that needs both another RB and a veteran backup QB. Detroit comes to mind, but they may not be in a trading mood.
 
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