NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Steve McNair's status for Sunday's game
against the Arizona Cardinals remained uncertain Friday because the
Tennessee Titans quarterback was held out of practice with a sore
back.
It was the first time this season he did not participate in a
workout Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Back pain caused him to sit
out Wednesday and he was excused for personal reasons on Thursday.
Billy Volek worked the whole week with the first-team offense.
"We haven't ruled (McNair) out for the game at this point,"
said coach Jeff Fisher. "He has been in this situation before. We
just felt like an extra day would help. He is much better right now
than he was last week."
McNair refused to address the media to discuss his health or
anything else related to Sunday's game at Sun Devil Stadium in
Phoenix.
Back spasms first became an issue this season on Oct. 14. He
missed that day's workout but then attempted a season high of 41
passes last Sunday against Cincinnati.
He has started every game this season and has attempted 210
passes, compared to one by Volek.
"I am not concerned about Billy and his ability to be
productive," Fisher said. "(McNair) is feeling better however. We
just felt like an additional day of rest would be beneficial for
him."