According to ESPN, Billy Volek has been traded to the Chargers for a late-round draft pick, and will serve as the backup to Phillip Rivers. Considering how badly the Tennessee offense is looking, I’m not sure why they wouldn’t want to keep Volek around as an option, but it appears that if they grow tired of Kerry Collins, they’re ready to move forward with Vince YoungSteve Smith reportedly flew to Alabama to seek a second opinion on his hamstring. This is very bad news for Smith owners as it appears that the hammy is not healing as expected. Don’t be surprised if he misses more time. That sound you’re hearing is Drew Carter‘s stock slowly rising…T.J. Houshmandzadeh should be ready to go in Week 3. It’s time for Housh to strap ’em up.