La'el Collins Thread - Cleared post 767; visited Cowboys - 05/06/15

[gimmesix]

Lol at Free..

Free is our new swing tackle or possibly cut if we sign this guy.

Free dreams of being this type of talent.

People have been trying to uproot Free for years without any luck. I think Collins would be more likely end up at Leary's spot if he takes a starting role as a rookie.

Of course, Free is coming off injury, so if he struggles with his health in camp, Collins could move into his spot and not allow him to take it back.

 

[AzorAhai]

Wait!!! An internet tweet invalidates all of that now doesnt it!!!

Maybe the multiple tweets from multiple sources and also the news we're his 1st visit adds to that? But of course continue with the negativity because clearly we're not interested or a suitor.

 

[speedkilz88]

The timing of his ex-girlfriends murder was bad, but he will be ok.

He will only make 5.5m over the next 4 years instead of 8-10m.

Then he can make another 20-40m if he is any good.

Most recently some of the media stopped calling her his ex-girlfriend. I wonder if he put it out there that they were not romantically involved.

 

[Risen Star]

Is he guaranteed to be better than Free as a rookie? Free is an above average RT in this league who just happens to be playing next to 3 All Pros so he gets overlooked. Same for Leary. I hope we do get Collins and that he'll be our starting RT for the next 10 years. But I'm not convinced any rookie comes in and plays better than Free or Leary. It would be awesome to have a starting O-line for Smith-Green-Frederick-Martin-Collins from 2016 to 2026. But a starting O-line of Smith-Leary-Frederick-Martin-Free might be our best option for 2015.

 

[RS12]

I won't say anything bad about Free because the dude is a trooper and has done everything the Cowboys have asked of him and he is a leader on that line but, yes, Collins has a lot more natural talent.

This

 

[mattjames2010]

Lol at Free..

Free is our new swing tackle or possibly cut if we sign this guy.

Free dreams of being this type of talent.

What the hell are you even on about? Free was one of the highest rated RT's last season, Collins is a rookie with a lot to prove. You think he's going to be handed a starting RT job? Sit and learn behind Free and don't let the ego get in the way.

Collins should HOPE he has a season like Free had last year. Actually, Free only had one true down season, and that was 2011.

 

[reddyuta]

I have read that he only needs to sign a 2 year contract,is this true?

 

[endersdragon]

Lol at Free..

Free is our new swing tackle or possibly cut if we sign this guy.

Free dreams of being this type of talent.

Free is the only vet on this line and we will be better off with Collins replacing Leary than Free. When Free has a decent guard next to him (like say Martin or Collins) he is a top 10 RT... that is worth something to me.

 

[CATCH17]

I won't say anything bad about Free because the dude is a trooper and has done everything the Cowboys have asked of him and he is a leader on that line but, yes, Collins has a lot more natural talent.

Kid is a powerhouse..

Colombo with athleticism.

Do it Jerry.

 

[dallasdave]

Had they done that, he could have just not signed and re-entered the draft. He can not do that now.

Do you have to follow me thread to thread, go away pest..

 

[Bowdown27]

Comeeee on jerry and Stephen get this done. Would be unbelievable The lanes this line would open up

 

[esloan]

Do you have to follow me thread to thread, go away pest..

Seriously man, grow up. I was answering you, as I have others in this thread with that question.

 

[RS12]

What the hell are you even on about? Free was one of the highest rated RT's last season, Collins is a rookie with a lot to prove. You think he's going to be handed a starting RT job? Sit and learn behind Free and don't let the ego get in the way.

Collins should HOPE he has a season like Free had last year. Actually, Free only had one true down season, and that was 2011.

Smith Fred and Martin were rookies too, also instant upgrades.

 

[AzorAhai]

Want to look really good and get a really good 2nd contract? Play on an OL with Tyron, Frederick and Martin for 4 years. Hell just look what Parnell got paid for for starting half a season.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

That would be crazy if we could walk out of the draft with three 1st round talents (and two top 10 talents). Not bad for having the 27th pick.

 

[endersdragon]

Collins contract is going to be so cheap it doesn't matter if they overpay Free to back up or release or trade him at some other date. This guy would solidify either RT or LG for some time.

I am just saying we are far better with Collins at LG and he knows that and we should try to sell him on that by mentioning what we have done with Martin and Frederick and ask him who he thinks will have a better second contract Martin or Pugh lol.

 

[dallasdave]

Seriously man, grow up. I was answering you, as I have others in this thread with that question.

Take a hint leave me alone

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Free is the only vet on this line and we will be better off with Collins replacing Leary than Free. When Free has a decent guard next to him (like say Martin or Collins) he is a top 10 RT... that is worth something to me.

The most prudent thing would be for him to play LG this season and take over at RT next season.

 

[esloan]

That would be crazy if we could walk out of the draft with three 1st round talents (and two top 10 talents). Not bad for having the 27th pick.

It would be a coup. No doubt.

 

[endersdragon]

The most prudent thing would be for him to play LG this season and take over at RT next season.

Agreed