Jack Straw Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/TEN/9674201 Titans' Fisher: Volek lied to me NFL.com wire reports NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2006) -- Coach Jeff Fisher lashed out at critics of the Tennessee Titans' dealings with Billy Volek, saying that Volek lied to him and never took advantage of the opportunity to be the starter. The Titans finally traded Volek on Sept. 19 to the San Diego Chargers for a sixth-round draft pick that could become a fifth-rounder depending on playing time. Fisher said Volek asked to be traded the day the Titans signed Kerry Collins in late August. "I never at anytime in my career have gone into such detail (about a trade). But I felt the responsibility, as Billy felt he was thrown under the bus," Fisher said. "Billy threw this organization under the bus, along with a number of his teammates." It was unprecedented public criticism by Fisher, who repeatedly has protected his players. Volek inherited the quarterback job when the Titans traded Steve McNair to Baltimore in June, and Fisher claimed it was in the first week after Volek was made the starter during the offseason that the quarterback lied to the coach. Fisher wouldn't say what the lie was. "He was untruthful with me, untruthful with his head coach, about where he was and what he was doing. So we started off on the wrong page there, and that did not sit well with me," Fisher said. Fans have been vehemently critical of the Titans for not giving Volek the chance to start the season, and the team is 0-2 with Collins as a starter. Fisher said he met with Volek in his office Sept. 19 and was told the quarterback had no hard feelings. Volek told several reporters on his way to the airport that he got a raw deal and didn't know why he went from starter to third-stringer before the season. "He felt compelled to set a record straight, which is not accurate," Fisher said. "His record and his comments were not accurate." Fisher said Volek was told he was the starter and that Collins was brought in for his experience and to create competition with Volek. But Fisher said Volek came to his office and went to general manager Floyd Reese the same day asking to be traded. The coach also charges that Volek never took advantage of his opportunities once told he was the starter. "There's a difference between assuming a role as a starter and a backup role. There's a distinct difference between those two positions. In the club's opinion based on what transpired, he was not suited to be the starter," Fisher said. Volek was enjoying what he called a good start in his first practice with the Chargers on Sept. 20. He said Fisher's comments surprised him and he had no clue why his former coach would say such things. But he added he had been competing for the starting spot. "If he wants to say that, he's going to say that," Volek said. "I'm not going to stand up here and argue with him. He's been a great coach for me for six years. When you're losing, when you're 0-2, every little small bruise turns into a large bruise." For now, the Titans have only Collins and rookie Vince Young on the roster going into Sunday's game at Miami (0-2). Matt Mauck was signed to the practice squad after spending most of last season on the roster. Fisher said they have needs at other positions, which is why they'll stay with only two quarterbacks. But Mauck can be elevated at anytime by signing a contract. If Collins is hurt during a game, that leaves the Titans with only Young, who has played in spot duty the first two weeks. Collins must improve after posting a 1.3 passer rating in last week's 40-7 loss at San Diego, and he called the Titans' quarterback soap opera life in the NFL. "It's a great game, but it can be a tough business. That's the bottom line. Is it always fair? No. I played in New York five years, went to the playoffs two times, they sent me on my merry way. What're you going to do? I mean, move on," Collins said. Linebacker Keith Bulluck said the quarterback situation has hurt the Titans more on the field than in the locker room. "You never know who we're going with or which way it's going," Bulluck said. "That's the only way I would say." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 WHAAAA WHAAAAA he lied to me...bunch of bitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Titans Suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryK Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Titans Suck. ...and then we trade for their players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozman Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I don't get Fisher's comments. So much for the chik idea that several teams had a few years ago, to trade a 1st rounder for Volek - Titans look stupid on this one IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 WHAAAA WHAAAAA he lied to me...bunch of bitches. I agree! Fisher wouldn't say what the lie was. What a wuss move. If you're going to disparage someone that way, at least man up and say what it is he said, so the other guy can defend it. What a puss move by Fisher, he looks like a chump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I think he might've told him that the Titans would make the playoffs with a good quarterback out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I don't get Fisher's comments. So much for the chik idea that several teams had a few years ago, to trade a 1st rounder for Volek - Titans look stupid on this one IMO. I don't remember anyone offering up a 1st, but I think they were turning down 2nd rounders (maybe even from us). Bradway must be doing their negotiating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Fisher sounded like a faig in that ESPN clip-they should have sent him our way when they had a chance to...they might have even gotten one of our 2nd rounders (I believe that was the offer and they said "NO WAY BILLY VOLEK IS OUR QUARTERBACK WE ARE COMMITTED blah blah blah") it's like they folded with a full house and got bluffed by a pair of deuces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Fisher is probably getting the heat in Tennessee for the team - through mismanagement of the salary cap the team he had was destroyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Fisher is probably getting the heat in Tennessee for the team - through mismanagement of the salary cap the team he had was destroyed. I agree. Fisher is a very good Coach and is being hungout to dry by Mamagement. It was written that he did not want to draft Vince Young but was overruled. He will be gone by years end and some team (Texans?) will get themselves a good Coach. I think that Volek wasn't putting in the work needed after being named the starter and that ticked Fisher off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Texans just signed Kubiak & it's his first time coaching. I think they give him more than the one season. I could see Fisher going to Oakland after Shell gets fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Texans just signed Kubiak & it's his first time coaching. I think they give him more than the one season. I could see Fisher going to Oakland after Shell gets fired. Good point. I forgot Capers got the boot in Houston. How about a darkhouse? Arizona. The expectations are skyhigh and I just don't see Dennis Green getting it done this year, or the next, or the next...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Somehow I think Green gets 1 more year there as long as he wins 6 games. He should've been fired before he infected Leinart & their other (good) draft picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 yea Jeff Fisher will land on his feet his IS a good coach,but the powers that be over there...well there's a lot to be desired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Could you imagine what Fisher would do with a team like San Diego? Luckily for all of us Marty seems to be pretty safe as the HC of the Chargers. Marty-ball rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I hope the Titans' CS is dismantled after the season. Fischer will get a job in the NFL, and maybe Chow will get a shot in Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I hope the Titans' CS is dismantled after the season. Fischer will get a job in the NFL, and maybe Chow will get a shot in Miami. nah JC I say they at least give Saban another year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I'd love to see Fisher coach the Canes. he just got jerked around in the NFL. Big program NCAA is a much better life. Money has gotten a lot better to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetCane Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 nah JC I say they at least give Saban another year... IM TALkInG BouT MY CANES Fvck the fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 IM TALkInG BouT MY CANES Fvck the fish Misspelled profanity!!! Doesn't that call for a 24 hour time out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phinsuck Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 This is a lot of commotion for a guy who is a barely above average quarterback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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