Cowboys Sign FB Jed Collins *merge*

[Richmond Cowboy]

Was there really a *merge* over this or was it for comedic effect?

 

[CowboyGil]

To replace Murray's pass blocking skills?

 

[Doc50]

Well, at least he's not a Clutts --- Jedidiah Gabriel Collins.

Was a UDFA in 2008.

Played for Eagles, Bears, Browns, Chiefs, Cards, Browns, Titans, Saints, and Lions. (rather nomadic)

Played football and basketball at Mission Viejo High (CA) with Mark Sanchez.

Set a school record at Wash St in 2007 for most catches by a TE.

His first year starting for the Saints (2011), they went from 22nd to 4th in YPC. Was also their back-up long snapper.

6' 1", 255# Also plays ST.

Bit of a practical joker.

Degree in accounting.

Loves football.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

This cushions the blow of losing Murray.

Really like Jed, is all around FB that can do it all.

Hope to see him more then we seen Clutts. I can't get that fumble he had versus the Eagles two seasons ago out my head

 

[Irvin88_4life]

I think he is, so yes I think it's an improvement for the running game.

Whoever handles that job now.

Jed is way better then Clutts. I'm so happy about this signing

 

[gimmesix]

Was Jed a mountaineer or did he play college ball somewhere else

Yes, he was a poor mountaineer who barely kept his family fed.

 

[JohnsKey19]

I thought Clutts did a pretty good job. I know nothing about Collins but the consensus is he is a better FB. So good move...

 

[pancakeman]

Let me tell you a little story about a man named Jed

... then one day he was blockin' pretty rude, and outta the backfield came a rumblin' duuuude...

 

[Aven8]

4 pages on a FB signing?

Way to go Mr Executive of the Year!

 

[TellerMorrow34]

What I know is when he became the Saints FB the run game went from one of the worst in the league to one of the best. Now I know there are probably a ton of variables that went into that but it's noteworthy.

From what I understand he's got really good hands as well and is a decent option for passing too.

This will help, along with the O-line obviously, with the next back producing.

We probably wont get another 1800 yards out of one back but I think this team will be very productive in the running game all the same.

 

[noletime95]

1-year deal for around 800k. 65k signing bonus, so he could easily be cut if things don't work out in camp.

 

[Zordon]

nikita whitlock will beat him out.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Woo hoo. I can die in peace knowing Jed Collins is now a Cowboy.

 

[visionary]

Championship!!!!




Someone had to say it

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Was there really a *merge* over this or was it for comedic effect?

I have sbk on ignore. Shoot me.

 

[Bullflop]

If nothing else, something tells me we're taking this running attack seriously. Whatever it takes. Gurley, anyone?

 

[Wolf2k5]

Was there really a *merge* over this or was it for comedic effect?

I literally only came in to post how funny it was that this was a merge and saw you got to it first

 

[Staubacher]

Clutts caught more TD passes in the playoffs than Murray lol

 

[5Stars]

Yes, he was a poor mountaineer who barely kept his family fed.

lmao....booo!