La'el Collins excited for first NFL game

[Risen Star]

Sure, because you have all of the same information and expertise they have - oh wait, no you don't. But I'm sure you saw some clips of training camp live. You call it thinking for yourself, I call it delusions of grandeur.

Very good. You can recite from the homer handbook.

I have the same amount of information I had during the Switzer, Gailey and Campo eras.

How does this work exactly? I'll play along with this idiocy for a moment. There are 32 teams in the league. They all have a coaching staff. These staffs all have more "information and expertise" than the fans of their teams. Does this mean all 32 teams are run well and don't make mistakes?

Now you go. If you're lost, check the table of content. It's one page after the foreword from Hostile.

 

[big dog cowboy]

BTW, the moment La'el Collins signed here, he was the best LG and RT on the roster.

I won't argue against that.

 

[windjc]

Often times coaches are reluctant to trust younger players. Miles Austin emerged out of necessity. Why didn't they start him at the beginning of the year?

To let the coaching staff think for you is just not something I'll ever be a part of. We've had some horrific coaches here over the years. The GM is a fraud. His top assistant is his chubby son. I'll never bow to their decisions as if they're experts. I'll think for myself, thank you very much.

BTW, the moment La'el Collins signed here, he was the best LG and RT on the roster.

Thing is you are wrong all the time almost. Your track record is much worse than the GM you call a fraud. You are ridiculed everyday on these boards for the horrible scouting and suggestions you've made from it from your bedroom.

 

[mattjames2010]

So when did Berny become this elite pass blocker? I'm not saying there won't be a dropoff between he and Collins, but I don't expect it to be anything significant.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Collins is a better pass blocker than Berny at this point?

Probably. Its Berny we are talking about

 

[darthseinfeld]

So when did Berny become this elite pass blocker? I'm not saying there won't be a dropoff between he and Collins, but I don't expect it to be anything significant.

Thats what I'm wondering. This is a guy who was a liability as a full time starter for us and had a solid run for 8 games as a reserve. We could do much worse on the bench, but Berny isnt a starting quality player

 

[burmafrd]

you guys anointing Collins are out to lunch. Up against a team that uses lots of stunts and twists and up against Fletcher Cox you do NOT want a rookie having his first start. Bernie is someone I do not have much passion for but he is very solid when he wants to be. His problem is consistency from game to game. I have seen him stone Pro Bowlers one week and then get schooled by a JAG the next. He is strong enough and quick enough to do that; which is why they will start him. Collins will be there if there is an injury to another interior lineman and he will then go to LG while Bernie takes the injured players place.

 

[marchetta]

JG said that Collins will be part of a rotation. That's coach speak for, "Collins will start. But, if he struggles, we'll replace him with Bernie." Then, postgame, he'll tell us Collins was replaced because he was part of a rotation, and not because he struggled. And, if he excels, then he won't be replaced. Then, postgame, he'll tell us he decided not to rotate the players because of the way the game unfolded. Anyway you look at it, Collins this is your baptism under fire. I hope he's up for the challenge.

 

[Risen Star]

Thing is you are wrong all the time almost. Your track record is much worse than the GM you call a fraud. You are ridiculed everyday on these boards for the horrible scouting and suggestions you've made from it from your bedroom.

There is zero truth to what you just said. Less than zero. You don't have the slightest clue of what you're talking about.

 

[Risen Star]

JG said that Collins will be part of a rotation. That's coach speak for, "Collins will start, but if he struggles then we'll replace him with Bernie." Then, postgame, he'll tell us Collins was replaced because he was part of a rotation, and not because he struggled. And, if he excels, then he won't be replaced. Then, postgame, he'll tell us he decided no to rotate the players because of the way the game unfolded. Anyway you look at it, Collins this is your baptism under fire. I hope he's up for the challenge.

You know. The old OL rotation.

 

[Wood]

this might be situation where Collins gets embarrassed on his way to very successful career (ala Reggie White to Larry Allen).

 

[BAT]

Cox is a beast, not sure I want Collins first game in the NFL to be against him.

Yes but iron sharpens iron. You have to beat the best to be the best. Bernie's not the future, Lael is. Just hope he is the present on Sunday.

 

[esloan]

I trust the coaching staff on this one. Say what you will about their mistakes in the past but they have nailed the offensive line in the last few years. If they think Collins is ready, I am all for it, if not then I am fine. They have no fear about putting a rookie in the starting offensive line, they did it with Frederick, they did it with Martin and they did it with Smith. They won't hesitate to do it again if they feel Collins is the better player and is ready.

 

[rpntex]

I bet he does. He is a much better OG then Bernie. Bernie is passable, but I think he would get abused by Cox. Collins has the ability to beat Cox 1 on 1 and allow us to control the LOS

I don't think so. Collins has much more upside, of course, but at this point in time, I'd bet Romo has more trust n MB than he does in the rookie. Don't kid yourself about Romo's opinion not carrying any eight here.

Experience DOES matter.

 

[mattjames2010]

I don't think so. Collins has much more upside, of course, but at this point in time, I'd bet Romo has more trust n MB than he does in the rookie. Don't kid yourself about Romo's opinion not carrying any eight here.

Experience DOES matter.

Bernadeau is a player, since being here, who has been beat out for the starting job 3 times. Once against Waters, then Martin, then Leary. He had a stint of solid play in 2013, but that's about it.

If Collins is what we think he is, Berny shouldn't be outplaying him by much.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I don't think so. Collins has much more upside, of course, but at this point in time, I'd bet Romo has more trust n MB than he does in the rookie. Don't kid yourself about Romo's opinion not carrying any eight here.

Experience DOES matter.

Its not like Berny is a quality starter. Starting Berny over Collins just because of experience is a Wade Phillips move. Garrett doesnt think like that

 

[darthseinfeld]

Bernadeau is a player, since being here, who has been beat out for the starting job 3 times. Once against Waters, then Martin, then Leary. He had a stint of solid play in 2013, but that's about it.

If Collins is what we think he is, Berny shouldn't be outplaying him by much.

If Collins cant beat our Berny then its time to start calling him an overrated prospect. No way a player considered a top 15 talent should sit for the likes of Mackenzie Benradeau unless they arent as good as advertised

 

[dallasdave]

Injury creates opportunities. This is Collins' opportunity. I've said all along that Collins' primary deficit, in my opinion, is his unfamiliarity with the speed of the professional level. I hope he's ready for it. If he is, the offensive line will become that much better, especially in the interior line where it has already excelled with Leary.

Hope Collins can be the full time guard for the next few years !!!!

 

[JohnsKey19]

So when did Berny become this elite pass blocker? I'm not saying there won't be a dropoff between he and Collins, but I don't expect it to be anything significant.

He nearly cost us the game last Sunday. On the final drive, the DL hit him with a quick swim move and was by him in 1/2 second. If not for Romo looking at Dunbar for a quick dump off, we lose the 20-25 yards gained by Dunbar and 20 seconds. Game over.

Overall Berny is ok. I can't imagine Collins not being able to match that. Cox is going to be in issue regardless of who plays LG.

 

[dallasdave]

If Collins starts, Fletcher Cox announces his retirement on Monday.