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[Gotham Dark Knight]

09/03/2006 12:21 PM - Thirty-one teams will begin practice on Monday for their regular-season openers knowing the identities of their starting quarterbacks. And then there are the Tennessee Titans.

Thirty-one teams will begin practice on Monday for their regular-season openers knowing the identities of their starting quarterbacks. And then there are the Tennessee Titans.

Our quarterback situation," allowed coach Jeff Fisher on Saturday, "is pretty much up in the air."

Well, at least publicly, it is.
Fisher said the team will make a decision about its starter later in the week. But one suspects that the Tennessee coaching staff, which lobbied hard for the addition of veteran free agent Kerry Collins last Monday, prefers that the 12th-year veteran start next Sunday against the New York Jets, even though he will have had fewer than two weeks to assimilate coordinator Norm Chow's design.

Given that Fisher has already named first-round draft choice Vince Young the No. 2 guy on the depth chart, and laid out a plan for getting the former Texas star a series or two of playing time in every game, that means Billy Volek will have plummeted in a week's time from the presumptive starter to No. 3 status.
Unless, of course, Volek isn't on the roster for the opener, which remains a distinct possibility.
Indications are that general manager Floyd Reese will continue to shop Volek in trade talks -- there were discussions with San Diego and Indianapolis over the past few days, but the Titans could not elicit an offer they deemed acceptable -- but that Tennessee won't simply give away the six-year veteran. San Diego in particular, which has just two quarterbacks on the roster, neither of whom has started a regular-season game, seems a logical spot. But most teams interested in Volek aren't likely to overpay, in part because they sense the Titans will eventually release him, rather than have a disgruntled backup around.

Volek, whose r sum includes 10 starts and who was scheduled to supplant the departed Steve McNair atop the depth chart, hasn't said much publicly about his pending demotion. But he may turn up the heat this week in an effort to force his departure. And there are reasons, beyond his unhappiness, for the Titans to want to facilitate his exit.
As a vested veteran, Volek is guaranteed his full $1 million base salary for 2006 if he is on the roster for the opening game. While the Titans' salary cap is in much better shape entering this season than in most recent years, owner Bud Adams might not be inclined to pay a seven-figure salary for a guy who figures to take a step back on the depth chart.
Volek has a no-trade clause in his contract, but as ESPN.com reported last week, he is willing to waive it to facilitate a deal.
If the Titans do elevate Collins into the starting role, as anticipated, he will enter next Sunday's matchup with the Jets with precious little exposure to Chow's offensive blueprint. Unofficially, Collins worked 23 snaps in last Friday's preseason finale, after practicing only a few days. By comparison, Volek logged 81 snaps in four preseason games and Young was on the field for 122 plays. Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. To check out Len's chat archive, click here .

This is plain ugly folks...Collins ain't ready...and its not Youngs time...how could they have waited this long without a game plan?

[EmpireWF]

Man if I was a Titans fan, I'd be dreading the upcoming season. I'd say Fisher knows who will start (Collins) but just won't officially say it so Volek has some hope.

My money is Volek being traded within the next two weeks.

[Titan 31]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

Man if I was a Titans fan, I'd be dreading the upcoming season. I'd say Fisher knows who will start (Collins) but just won't officially say it so Volek has some hope.

My money is Volek being traded within the next two weeks.

Actually with the way they have been working the last 2 weeks we are very anxious to get it all going.... If they do trade him after one game we lose a million dollars by paying his salary.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Titan 31

Actually with the way they have been working the last 2 weeks we are very anxious to get it all going.... If they do trade him after one game we lose a million dollars by paying his salary.

Welcome Titan. Any concerns that Collins barely has gotten any reps with the Titans Offense? IT could be a few games before he figures it all out. Wouldn't Volek mke for the better starter right now?

[ThePundit]

Welcome to GoTeamsGo Titan31---Question: From a distance, it seems like the Titans don't have much have a plan. Some days it looks like they're rebuilidng. Other days - they go out and sign mediocre veterans. Do you have a feel for what they're trying to do?

[Titan 31]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Welcome Titan. Any concerns that Collins barely has gotten any reps with the Titans Offense? IT could be a few games before he figures it all out. Wouldn't Volek mke for the better starter right now?

What info do you have proving that, Collins has gotten a majority of the reps in practice since he has come in. The Titans are so tight lipped that this was in today's paper.

The Titans went back to work Monday, but the practice was closed to media. They return to practice on Wednesday, and already it's been made clear to reporters that practice field reps by the quarterbacks are off limits and not for print

[Titan 31]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

Welcome to GoTeamsGo Titan31---Question: From a distance, it seems like the Titans don't have much have a plan. Some days it looks like they're rebuilidng. Other days - they go out and sign mediocre veterans. Do you have a feel for what they're trying to do?

I feel they are now trying to do the best they can to put a winner on the field, they are tired of losing.... dead weight is being tossed aside now.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Titan 31

What info do you have proving that, Collins has gotten a majority of the reps in practice since he has come in. The Titans are so tight lipped that this was in today's paper.

Game reps Titan...I read where Collins has gotten a number of practice reps...I just don't think its enough...I like him over Volek in time...but I don't think its the time to jump horses...

[Trashed]

Start Volek until Collins gets it and let Young sit and learn for a year or at least till the line can protect. Build an O-Line then let him play in 2007 and do his best Micheal Vick impersonation.

[Titan 31]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Game reps Titan...I read where Collins has gotten a number of practice reps...I just don't think its enough...I like him over Volek in time...but I don't think its the time to jump horses...

I don't know... it's tough to say, I think they don't believe Volek can be the guy they say Collins is progressing smoothly I don't expect Kerry to be perfect. I'd also like to not be responsible for 100% of Voleks salary if he's dealt after the first game.

[Lefty Noob]

The secrecy leads me to believe that it will indeed be Collins starting, which is one heck of a shock because it seemed earlier in the spring where they were confident about Volek's ability to run the offense. I still wonder what happened between then and now to sour them so much on the kid.