Didn't Chad get hurt in preseason too, getting pulled down from behind after throwing the ball? I think he broke his non throwing hand wrist bracing the fall.
I actually think the 2003 Chad one hurt more. I always viewed Vinny as a one season wonder in 1998. I knew he would never ever play near that level ever again. It was a total fluke. Chad took us to a playoff win in 2002, only got to play half a season in 2003 and we were already out by the time he got back - we started 0-4. The fact that he took us to another playoff win in 2004 and the heart breaking loss to Steelers, shows what a lost season 2003 was.