ANKLELOCK 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2003 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Titans backup quarterback Billy Volek will miss the rest of the season after lacerating his spleen during his first NFL start. Volek "It's one of those things that he would miss eight weeks at best," team spokesman Robbie Bohren said Tuesday. The Titans' backup quarterback was hurt Sunday when he led Tennessee to a 28-26 victory over Buffalo. He threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another while substituting for Steve McNair, who has an injured left ankle and strained right calf. McNair, who was the second quarterback Sunday, is likely to start this week. He had played 43 straight games until missing the Bills' game. The Titans originally reported Volek had soreness in his ribs. Volek complained of abdominal pain and was admitted to Baptist Hospital that night. Volek's father, John Volek, said from Rocklin, Calif., that his son is angry he won't get another chance this season. "He wanted an opportunity to play, and now it's been taken away," John Volek said. The team's only healthy quarterback right now is rookie Jason Gesser, who has never taken an NFL snap. Gesser, signed as an undrafted free agent, shared the Pac-10's offensive player of the year award with Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer, the No. 1 overall pick in this season's draft. The Titans could sign Neil O'Donnell, who spent the 1999-2002 seasons with the Titans but was cut at the end of training camp. O'Donnell still has a home in Nashville. The Titans (10-4) can clinch their fourth playoff berth in five seasons Sunday with a victory over Houston or a loss by either Baltimore, Cincinnati or Miami. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2003 Lacerated his spleen. Wimp. I'm sure McNair is playing with that now as we speak... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2003 That's my Bills for ya. They may not win so often...but they always leave someone on IR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripper 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2003 I lacerated my spleen this morning and I'm jumping around right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted December 16, 2003 Damn Ripper, it takes skill for the deadly 4 posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripper 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2003 Thanks to some nifty mod clean up...I have no idea what you are talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2003 Am I the only one who firmly believes Steve McNair could get in a car accident, lose the back of his head, his left arm, break both legs, break four fingers on his right hand, dislocate his right shoulder and lose his left eye and STILL start? Gesser has skill, he just is a little inaccurate at times. I still wonder if maybe he wasn't stuck with Leaf backlash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2003 Lacerated his spleen. Wimp. I'm sure McNair is playing with that now as we speak... Well, that wuss McNair didn't start Sunday, which cost me my keeper league semifinal match (one TD pass woulda won the game for me). ...okay I'm a little bitter about that. He did lead me to the regular season title, but it's just not the same as winning the league title. I am still in the hunt in my other fantasy league, so hopefully he's back, because I sure as heck don't want to rely on Bledsoe or Brad Johnson next week... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2003 Boy looks like Eve McNair and her Titans are in a bit of trouble... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2003 McNair will play next week. This week was just a perfect time for him to take a rest as they were playing at home against an offense that can't score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripper 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2003 Boy looks like Eve McNair and her Titans are in a bit of trouble... THat part about the knicks was the only funny part of this post. ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
