Billy Volek
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Broncos find backup option for Manning in Hanie
… in place of Cutler last season, including at loss at Denver. The Broncos signed Manning on Monday and then dealt Tim Tebow to the New York Jets . They also considered signing free agent Billy Volek . Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press
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On Peyton Manning's 36th birthday, a few gift ideas… s played more snaps than, say, Adam Weber, who spent last season hidden on the practice squad). Like Manning, Billy Volek is 36, and a trustworthy hire. Other options: Dennis Dixon , Vince Young , and how about Matt Leinart ? Want to align …
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Chargers release Volek , bring in Whitehurst to back up Rivers
Charlie Whitehurst is in and Billy Volek is out as Philip Rivers ' backup ..... time later, the Chargers released Volek . Whitehurst was San Diego's third ..... string quarterback behind Rivers and Volek from 2006-09, and never attempted …
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Chargers, Whitehurst agree to terms on two-year deal… but San Diego traded him in 2010 to the Seattle Seahawks for a second-round pick. The Chargers also released QB Billy Volek on Friday. Follow Jason La Canfora on Twitter @jasonlacanfora Filed under: Jason La Canfora Tagged: Charlie Whitehurst …
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Week 15: fantasy waiver wire… And then you've got the Eagles the following week in fantasy championship week so Felix Jones could kind of be like Billy Volek was years ago at the Titans. Year during the fantasy playoffs. He puts up. Huge numbers off the waiver I I agree …
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Chargers owner gives candid assessment of Rivers' performance… despite his league-high 14 interceptions -- doesn't need a vote of confidence from his owner. The only way Billy Volek takes off his jacket is if a warm breeze rolls in off San Diego Bay. Spanos gave an honest answer, an accurate answer …
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Searching for the next big fantasy stud
… unbeatable. They win their last six games and roll through the playoffs. Call it the Patrick Jeffers/Drew Bennett/ Billy Volek / Ryan Grant / Miles Austin Effect. And owners are hoisting up shots in their honor New Year’s week. Don’t be lazy …
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Lions keep climbing after impressive start to season… quarterback to throw for over 400 yards in back-to-back games. Don't get too excited, as one of those guys was also Billy Volek . What is worth getting excited about is that Newton is ready for the big boys. The dude just doesn't seem impressed …
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Chargers lose to Gore-less 49ers with subpar run defense
… 56-yard scoring burst in the second quarter. Earlier, he failed to pick up blitzing NaVorro Bowman , who sacked Billy Volek , forced a fumble and recovered. That set up Dixon's second touchdown run. "I was definitely pleased the way the …
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Bowman's sack-fumble-recovery49ers' LB NaVorro Bowman recovers a fumble after causing it while sacking Chargers QB Billy Volek .
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Kolb, Fitzgerald make plays for Cardinals, but Chargers prevail
… night. Arizona led nearly the entire game before backup Billy Volek threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Bryan Walters with three seconds to play to give San Diego the victory. Volek led the Chargers' reserves 90 yards in 12 plays to win …
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Bolts' backups steal win from Cardinals at end
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Bryan Walters caught a 14-yard pass from Billy Volek to give the San Diego Chargers a 34-31 preseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night. The chemistry that Kevin …
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Chargers Cardinals Football - Billy Volek , Jeremy NavarreSan Diego Chargers' Billy Volek (7) gets wrapped up by Arizona Cardinals' Jeremy Navarre, but manages to throw an incomplete pass on the play, during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chargers defeated the Cardinals 34-31. (AP ...
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Chargers' Floyd on the mend; Cooper out with torn biceps… 10 days to two weeks. Floyd was injured during the second quarter on an 18-yard reception from backup quarterback Billy Volek . Floyd was hit on the play by Cowboys safety Gerald Sensabaugh , his head slamming to the turf. It was his only catch …
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Rivers appears in midseason form in Chargers' win over 'Boys
… three turnovers to coach Norv Turner going 2 for 2 on challenges, all in the same drive. On the first series that Billy Volek replaced Rivers, Turner kept it going by getting an interception erased by video review -- the right heel of Cowboys …
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Chargers Cowboys Football - Billy Volek , Randy McMichaelSan Diego Chargers quarterback Billy Volek (7) throws a pass to tight end Randy McMichael, left, in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Chargers’ Floyd out with concussion
… the Cowboys due to a concussion. Floyd was injured during the during the second quarter on an 18-yard reception from Billy Volek when he was hit by S Gerald Sensabaugh and his head slammed into the turf. The NBC game broadcast reported Floyd was …
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Rivers outduels Romo as Bolts upstage Cowboys
… 61-yard drive that ended with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Randy McMichael . Rivers finished 8 of 11 for 92 yards. Billy Volek took over on San Diego's next series and the Chargers (1-1) went 81 yards for another touchdown. Turner kept …
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Seahawks Chargers Football - Billy VolekSan Diego Chargers quarterback Billy Volek throws a pass during the third quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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Floyd agrees to two-year deal to stay with Chargers… vacuum machine," backup quarterback Billy Volek said. "Any ball that was put his ..... before Floyd's deal was announced, Volek said Chargers players were "hoping ..... He really stretched defenses," Volek said. Floyd rejoins a veteran …
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Some teams better prepared to win if starting QB goes down… Colt McCoy Seneca Wallace Buccaneers Josh Freeman Josh Johnson Cardinals Kevin Kolb Max Hall Chargers Philip Rivers Billy Volek Chiefs Matt Cassel Ricky Stanzi Colts Peyton Manning Curtis Painter Cowboys Tony Romo Jon Kitna Dolphins Chad Henne …
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Chargers lock up veteran backup QB Billy Volek
… DIEGO -- The Chargers and backup quarterback Billy Volek agreed to a two-year contract Saturday. Volek , 35, enters his sixth season with the club ..... the Colts in the 2008 Divisional Playoffs, Volek replaced him and led the Chargers to the victory …
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Figuring out QB destinations could be an NFL game show… Dave Dameshek Football Program ) and play an NFL-version of "Match Game." Arizona Cardinals Who should start: Billy Volek Most likely to start: Kevin Kolb Never going to happen: Kurt Warner. In a perfect world: Kolb is more Steve Young …
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Unofficial list of potential FAs, including four- and five-year vets… Jim Sorgi Giants 7 Brian St. Pierre Panthers 7 Drew Stanton Lions 4 Tyler Thigpen Dolphins 4 * Michael Vick Eagles 8 Billy Volek Chargers 11 Running backs Player Team Accrued Joseph Addai Colts 5 Jackie Battle Chiefs 4 Mike Bell Browns 5 Michael …
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Unofficial list of potential 2011 free agents… Vikings 8 Chris Simms Titans 8 Alex Smith 49ers 6 Jim Sorgi Giants 7 Brian St. Pierre Panthers 7 * Michael Vick Eagles 8 Billy Volek Chargers 11 Running backs Player Team Accrued Michael Bennett Raiders 10 Cedric Benson Bengals 6 Ladell Betts Saints …