Chip Kelly: Eagles never had interest in Cowboys rookie guard La'el Collins

[RS12]

When asked what kind of interest the Eagles had in Collins, Kelly responded, "We didn't have any interest."

That feeling may have been mutual. Within the Klemko piece, Collins reportedly had no interest in playing in a cold climate, as pointed out by Tommy Lawlor at IgglesBlitz.com.

So there it is. The Giants, Jets and Eagles were eliminated from contention simply because of geography. They all reside in the northeast … where it is cold. It snows in the winter. It’s bitter cold and windy. Given the choice, Collins (a Louisiana native) didn’t want any of that.

Collins had a bit of a reputation of questionable character even before the murder case. For example, this was a note that was reportedly posted for NFL scouts outside the LSU weight room at one time:

The flip side is that Collins is already starting at LG for the Cowboys, and he looks the part of a potentially dominant guard in the NFL. For example, watch what Collins (#71) does to Seahawks DT Brandon Mebane on this

http://www.phillyvoice.com/chip-kelly-eagles-never-had-interest-cowboys-rookie-guard-lael-collins/

 

[RS12]

Apparently public shaming has some benefits.

 

[RS12]

BTW I dont believe Pudgy. I believe his agent said they heard from every team at the time.

 

[Fletch]

Apparently public shaming has some benefits.

Stupid media.

 

[cowboys2233]

Apparently public shaming has some benefits.

I tried -- I was going to lay into Matt Cassell on Twitter, but he doesn't seem to have an account.

 

[CowboyStar88]

I tried -- I was going to lay into Matt Cassell on Twitter, but he doesn't seem to have an account.

Facebook he has a facebook. He's a local dude and he responds to people all the time from what I can tell.

 

[jazzcat22]

Kelly is full of crap, no way they were not interested in Collins.

 

[cowboys2233]

Facebook he has a facebook. He's a local dude and he responds to people all the time from what I can tell.

Hmmmm...doesn't seem to come up. I see a bunch of Matt Cassell's, but all of these guys look like they have a clue.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

If that is true about Kelly, then the verdict is in. He is not the smartest man in the NFL.

Moving on.

 

[AzorAhai]

I tried -- I was going to lay into Matt Cassell on Twitter, but he doesn't seem to have an account.

Don't be that guy. Those people are pathetic.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Hmmmm...doesn't seem to come up. I see a bunch of Matt Cassell's, but all of these guys look like they have a clue.

strange he showed up as someone I know through some mutual friends who are in sports medicine. It was not the "likes" page it was his account page.

 

[speedkilz88]

Hmmmm...doesn't seem to come up. I see a bunch of Matt Cassell's, but all of these guys look like they have a clue.

Try one L

 

[CowboyStar88]

Try one L

It's not there now only his fan page... I looked I am going to check my buddies page who is in sports medicine who is good friends with the vereen's

 

[cowboys2233]

Try one L

Is that right? Have I been spelling this guy's name incorrectly this entire time? Oh, and RingofHonor, I'm not that guy, no worries.

 

[punchnjudy]

If that is true about Kelly, then the verdict is in. He is not the smartest man in the NFL.

Moving on.

Yeah, I was just thinking that probably wasn't a good thought to share with Eagles fans who already question his competence.

 

[Oh_Canada]

He'll be interested Sunday.

 

[pancakeman]

It's not there now only his fan page... I looked

Maybe he got wind of your intentions and already blocked you!

 

[CowboyStar88]

Maybe he got wind of your intentions and already blocked you!

lol not my intentions lol... It was during the bye week when I saw it so maybe he took it down

 

[Sydla]

Well given how mediocre his guards have been maybe he should have had interest.

 

[cowboys2233]

He'll be interested Sunday.

Hope so -- and I hope La'el sees this and is the type of guy who is easily offended. LOL.