Collins Backing Up Favre? - Dallas Cowboys Forum

Hostile · 05-18-2004

PACKERS: Collins piques Packers' interest
11:26 PM 5/17/04
Jason Wilde Wisconsin State Journal

Next up in the Green Bay Packers' search for a backup quarterback: Kerry Collins. <

The ex-New York Giants quarterback is scheduled to arrive in Green Bay tonight and visit the Packers' Lambeau Field headquarters Wednesday, an NFL source said Monday. <

Although Cleveland quarterback Tim Couch remains the Packers' top choice, contract talks with Couch have stalled, so the Packers are exploring alternatives. <

Damon Huard, who backed up Tom Brady in New England last season, visited last week, and now Collins, the best remaining quarterback on the free-agent market, will meet with Packers coach and general manager Mike Sherman and his staff. <

Collins, 31, was released by the Giants April 28. He was scheduled to receive a $7 million base salary this season, but wouldn't restructure his deal after the Giants traded for No. 1 overall pick Eli Manning on draft day. <

Collins, who completed 284 of 500 passes for 3,110 yards, 13 touchdowns and 16 interceptions for a passer rating of 70.7 in 13 starts last season, visited the Oakland Raiders last week. He is hoping for a chance to start, but after initially turning down the Packers' overtures, he has agreed to visit the club and at least entertain the idea of backing up Brett Favre. <

The fifth overall pick in the 1995 NFL draft by Carolina, Collins led the Panthers to the 1996 NFC championship game against the Packers. His career nosedived after that, however, and two years later, struggling with an alcohol problem, he quit the team. <

New Orleans signed him for the remainder of the 1998 season, and he joined the Giants in 1999, turning around his life and football career. In 2001, he led the Giants to Super Bowl XXXV, throwing for 381 yards and five touchdowns in the NFC title game. <

The Packers have 36-year-old Doug Pederson as Favre's primary backup and 2002 fifth-round pick Craig Nall as their No. 3. While Pederson performed well in the post-draft minicamp, Nall struggled with his accuracy and could be playing his way out of a job.

Rocco · 05-18-2004

Hey, if I were Collins and I had to play second chair, I'd rather play it to someone I respected like Favre than anyone else. Favre can't play forever either. Green Bay may be a good fit for Collins..

Wimbo · 05-18-2004

Favre and Collins - the Booze Brothers.

Skeptic · 05-18-2004

Seems now that Collins messed up in NY.

He could have been the starter for at least half the season---if not more---and also could have pocketed that 7 mil.

Now what?

Either he sits behind Favre, who the fans will never turn against and makes backup cash, or has to go to some backwater, non-playoff team that will likely pay him the same way.

If we didn't have Henson I'd be screaming to bring him in to compete, but if/when Carter goes in the tank at least we'll be able to train our future.

Rocco · 05-18-2004

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Originally Posted by Wimbo

Favre and Collins - the Booze Brothers.

Now that's funny.. :p

chicago JK · 05-18-2004

If I am Collins, I stay away from Green Bay. I would look for a situation where I could possibly play. Even if I go into camp as the back up.

I would want nothing to do with the 1st guy to play quarterback after Farve retires. No thank you.

Erik_H · 05-18-2004

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Originally Posted by Skeptic

Seems now that Collins messed up in NY.

He could have been the starter for at least half the season---if not more---and also could have pocketed that 7 mil.

Now what?

Either he sits behind Favre, who the fans will never turn against and makes backup cash, or has to go to some backwater, non-playoff team that will likely pay him the same way.

If we didn't have Henson I'd be screaming to bring him in to compete, but if/when Carter goes in the tank at least we'll be able to train our future.

He couldn't have pocketed that 7 mil. That's why the giants cut him. Because they didn't want to pay him that.

Irving Cowboy · 05-18-2004

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Originally Posted by Hostile

The fifth overall pick in the 1995 NFL draft by Carolina, Collins led the Panthers to the 1996 NFC championship game against the Packers. His career nosedived after that, however, and two years later, struggling with an alcohol problem, he quit the team.

I thought Collins was the first pick that year???

Hostile · 05-18-2004

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Originally Posted by Irving Cowboy

I thought Collins was the first pick that year???

1 Cincinnati Carter, Ki-Jana RB Penn State
2 Jacksonville Boselli, Tony T Southern California
3 Houston McNair, Steve QB Alcorn State
4 Washington Westbrook, Michael WR Colorado
5 Carolina Collins, Kerry QB Penn State

TheHustler · 05-18-2004

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Originally Posted by Rocco

Hey, if I were Collins and I had to play second chair, I'd rather play it to someone I respected like Favre than anyone else. Favre can't play forever either. Green Bay may be a good fit for Collins..

collins is 35 i think. favre will be in the league after collins retires.

Irving Cowboy · 05-18-2004

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Originally Posted by Hostile

1 Cincinnati Carter, Ki-Jana RB Penn State
2 Jacksonville Boselli, Tony T Southern California
3 Houston McNair, Steve QB Alcorn State
4 Washington Westbrook, Michael WR Colorado
5 Carolina Collins, Kerry QB Penn State

Ahhhh.... KiJana Carter... now you can see why I would think that Collins was the #1 pick... is he still playing for ANYONE?

Big D · 05-18-2004

KC did it to himself. Instead of crying about it he should've stayed in NY and waited for ELi to fall on his face thus returning the starting position back to him. Now , not only does he HAVE to accept a backup job, but one where he might not play at all.

With NYG starting a rookie qb in the nfceast with parcells, gibbs, reid coaching, I think its safe to say KC would've had a good chance to see the field. Im just glad he's not coming here. I never liked him anyway.