Five players the Chargers should consider for their backup quarterback position
Mark L. Baer-US PRESSWIRE
If the San Diego Chargers do not improve their backup quarterback situation and Philip Rivers gets injured, they could suffer the same fate as the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts in 2011. Billy Volek has not started a game since 2005, and has a career record of 3-7. Volek will be 36 by the start of the 2012 season, and here is a list of quarterbacks...
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Chargers Won't Look To Add A Young QB To Their Roster
Even with both Philip Rivers and Billy Volek being over 30 years old, don't expect the Chargers to target a young quarterback this offseason. A team source said the front office is pleased with the depth at the position and won't use a draft choice or much cap space to find a younger option. There is a possibility the team could sign an undrafted rookie and develop him through the...
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January 14, 2012
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January 14, 2012
Five positions that San Diego could improve on or get younger at
Backup quarterback: Billy Volek’s only season in which he got significant playing time resulted in him passing for 249 yards per game. This was ninth in the NFL among QB’s, but it happened in 2004 and he is 35 years old.
Linebacker: Takeo Spikes is third on the team with 58 tackles and leads San Diego in assisted tackles, but he is 35 years old and in his 14th NFL season...
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December 27, 2011
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December 27, 2011
Rivers, Chargers Still Standing in Win
The San Diego Chargers have needed their backups all season, picked apart by injury like teenagers in a Final Destination sequel.
In the fourth quarter Monday night, they summoned the reserves again: Billy Volek for Philip Rivers; Kory Sperry in for Antonio Gates. Stephen Schilling. Corey Baxter. Richard Goodman. What a troubling sight.
Wait. What's that?
A victory formation...
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December 06, 2011
Daily car rides with Rivers made believer of Bolts backup
A tough season in San Diego hasn't dimmed Billy Volek's admiration for Philip Rivers. Long car rides and conversations have formed an unbreakable bond between starter and backup.
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December 02, 2011
Chargers Choose Final 53
The 2011 Chargers look a little something like this:
QUARTERBACK:
Philip Rivers
Billy Volek
RUNNING BACK:
Jacob Hester
Ryan Mathews
Jordan Todman
Mike Tolbert
WIDE RECEIVER:
Vincent Brown
Patrick Crayton
Malcom Floyd
Richard Goodman
Vincent Jackson
Bryan Walters
OFFENSIVE LINE:
Jeromey Clary
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September 03, 2011
Fourth Preseason Game – Recap
After an exciting comeback win in Arizona, the Chargers left a lot to be desired in their preseason finale.
The first quarter was particularly brutal as the Bolts found themselves down 14-0. They gave up two rushing touchdowns, the second of which was the result of great field position conceded by a Billy Volek fumble.
It got better though as Ryan Mathews had a productive evening...
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September 02, 2011
Fantasy Football Spotlight: San Diego Chargers
Roster:
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QB: Philip Rivers (Billy Volek)RB: Ryan Mathews (Mike Tolbert)WR: Vincent Jackson, Malcolm Floyd, Patrick CraytonTE: Antonio GatesK: Nate KaedingBye Week: 6Thoughts:Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, and Mike Vick are the sexy picks when it comes to starting fantasy quarterbacks. In my opinion, throw Philip...
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August 31, 2011
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August 31, 2011
San Diego Chargers 34, Arizona Cardinals 31
Chargers’ QB Billy Volek hit WR Bryan Walters with a 14-yard TD pass with 3 seconds left in the game last night and it doomed the Cardinals! Kevin Kolb did his part as he completed 11 of 20 passes for 205 yards with 1 TD pass and 0 INTs. Richard Bartel finished the game up at QB and he was solid in completing 8 of 10 passes for 76 yards with 1 TD pass and 0 INTs. Beanie Wells...
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August 28, 2011
Cards Drop Wild Preseason Game to Chargers 34-31
Billy Volek threw a 14-yard, game-winning touchdown pass to Bryan Walters in the waning seconds of the Chargers’ 34-31 preseason victory over the Cardinals.
The Chargers trailed 31-20 before Darryl Gamble recovered a Richard Bartel fumble in the Cardinals’ end zone midway through the fourth quarter.
With 3:11 remaining, Volek led San Diego on a 12-play, 90-yard drive to account...
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August 28, 2011
Third Preseason Game – Recap
The third preseason game is in the books, and as far as preseason games go it was pretty exciting.
The Chargers got behind early with less than stellar play on both sides of the ball. They found themselves down 17-3 late in the first quarter, but then Phillip Rivers got the offense rolling with passes to some of the usual suspects. Vincent Jackson, Malcom Floyd, and Antonio Gates...
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August 28, 2011
Rivers solid as Chargers rally
The chemistry that Kevin Kolb and Larry Fitzgerald keep talking about was on full display early for the Cardinals. It wasn't enough.
They connected on an 80-yard play for the quarterback's first touchdown pass with his new team. But San Diego's Bryan Walters caught a 14-yard pass from Billy Volek with 3 seconds remaining to give the Chargers a 34-31 preseason victory...
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August 28, 2011
Among top four outside linebackers, only Barnes plays
The Chargers rallied to win on Billy Volek's scoring toss to Bryan Walters with :03 on the clock.
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August 28, 2011
Among top four outside linebackers, only Barnes plays
The Chargers rallied to win on Billy Volek's scoring toss to Bryan Walters with :03 on the clock.
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August 28, 2011
Recap: Arizona vs. San Diego
Billy Volek threw a 14-yard, game-winning touchdown pass to Bryan Walters in the waning seconds of the San Diego Chargers' 34-31 preseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
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August 28, 2011
Cards Kolb, Fitzgerald Look Great, Defense Not So Much in 34-31 Loss to Chargers
For 59 minutes and 57 seconds, the Cards pretty much had the game in their hands. With three seconds to go, Arizona Cardinals cornerback, probably soon-not-to-be, Marshay Green, allowed the San Diego Chargers Billy Volek to pick him apart for a touchdown and the 34-31 win. The Cards offense was a different story Saturday night. Kevin Kolb played his best game as an Arizona...
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August 28, 2011
Chargers 34, Cardinals 31
San Diego's Bryan Walters caught a 14-yard pass from Billy Volek to give the Chargers a 34-31 preseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night.
The chemistry that Kevin Kolb and Larry Fitzgerald keep talking about was on full display early for the Cardinals. They connected on an 80-yard play for the quarterback's first touchdown pass with his new team.
Later...
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August 28, 2011
Chargers WR Malcom Floyd Sidelined After Suffering Concussion Vs Cowboys
The Chargers announced that WR Malcom Floyd wont return to Sunday nights preseason game against 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 brought into the locker room. It was...
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August 21, 2011
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August 21, 2011
WR Floyd back with Chargers
Wide receiver Malcom Floyd is back with the San Diego Chargers.
The team announced Friday it has reached terms with the receiver who led San Diego in yards per catch last year.
Terms of the deal weren't immediately available.
Before Floyd re-signed, Chargers No. 2 quarterback Billy Volek said players ''we're hoping and praying'' the receiver would return for his seventh season...
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August 05, 2011
Fantasy Football Team Names: The Top 50
Don't forget the fantasy team names
Fantasy football rankings sleepers and draft advice are just a few key elements in fantasy football, but the real nitty-gritty is fantasy football team names!
Yup that’s right kids, we do this every year—it’s time to decide on a name for your fantasy team.
This year I am slapping together 50 of the brightest, funniest, lamest and most curious...
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August 04, 2011
Chargers In The News: Offseason Addition and Subtraction
The frenzied NFL offseason has seen the Chargers resign a number of their players while adding a few key free agents from outside the organization. Guys like Eric Weddle, Jeromey Clary, Vincent Jackson, and Billy Volek are returning, while safety Bob Sanders and linebackers Takeo Spikes and Travis...
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August 03, 2011
San Diego Chargers Re-sign QB Billy Volek to Two-Year Deal
Quarterback Billy Volek has spent the last five seasons with the San Diego Chargers as the backup to Philip Rivers–even though the team has never really needed to use him. Over the weekend, the Chargers made sure Volek will be around just in case anything were to happen to Rivers during the 2011 season.
According to Scott Bair of the North County Times, San Diego inked Volek...
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August 01, 2011
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August 01, 2011
Chargers lock up veteran backup QB Billy Volek
The San Diego Chargers re-signed quarterback Billy Volek on Saturday, keeping the veteran as a backup to Philip Rivers.
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August 01, 2011
Backup QB Volek staying with Chargers
Veteran quarterback Billy Volek is remaining with the San Diego Chargers, signing a two-year contract Saturday.
Volek has spent the past five seasons with San Diego as the backup to Philip Rivers. He also played four seasons with Tennessee.
The 35-year-old Volek has thrown for 27 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 37 career games.
Via Pro Sports Daily
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July 30, 2011
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July 30, 2011
Chargers Add Veteran to the Team
The Chargers added an important piece to their roster on Saturday, and they hope he never has to play. Quarterback Billy Volek agreed to a 2-year contract to stay in San Diego and back up Philip Rivers. Volek, a 12-year veteran, has been a Charger since 2006 but only thrown 44 passes. Still, he was a successful starter in Tennessee and provides valuable insurance in case Rivers...
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July 30, 2011
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