Nick Collins is built like a bulletproof tiger. He should probably get in there to talk to his new position coaches, but in terms of the "workout" portion... eh, he's probably last on my list of players who need to get more durable and strong.

Remember when he slid into the wall really fast in an intrasquad scrimmage a few years ago? I thought for sure it was at the very least torn ligaments or SOMETHING. He ended up being fine.

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I doubt it is as much about money as it is about years... but like bozz said lets wait and hear what Nick says.

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Never tip your hat to a dude that has one good season in GB. He is still under contract, see how he does this year and then pay him. If he is a no show, play the next guy in line. This BS is getting old, especially with the defense we had put on the field last year.

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The signing of smith is only going to hurt his leverage in the long run. Im excited to see this guy play, he terrifies wr's as much as atari.

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How about this, trade the all-pro Collins and get a first rounder out of it. I bet we would be lucky to get a second for Collins, but per him he is an "All Pro" This dude will be playing in a new defense and had one good season. Son, prove yourself before asking for the world.

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are their reports that he's asking for a kings ransom? All I thought is he was upset that their aren't any on going talks about his contract ::Shrugs::

I mean It's not like Ted is super busy signing or attempting to re-sign anyone right now, i mean has anyone heard anything on the Jennings front either? Its one thing that Ted hasn't signed any top line Free Agents, but its a whole nother monster when he isn't getting at least some bases covered with three of our top performers from last year.

He needs to really get in contact with Collins, Jennings, and even Williams, try and work something out, because we really can't afford (at least in Collins and Jennings' cases) to have these guys behind come seasons start.

Lets go Ted Thompson Get your rear in gear and keep these guys as packers! At the very least show them you want them to remain here!

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Exactly what I was gonna say. I haven't read anywhere that he is asking for a ton of money or as one person wrote "asking for the world." He wants some progress on a deal, which is not happening.

Besides, he hasn't skipped out on anything important. He is missing some voluntary workouts, waiting for his pregnant wife to have a baby.

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What progress does this cat need?? Is he under contract, then shut up and play or trade him. Doesn't matter if it is king's ransom or not, this team does not need this "I am great for one year" BS!!

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Unfortunately, thats what we see WAY too often. A player has ONE decent season, and thinks he's "the bomb". Of course, also unfortunately, there are WAY too many GM's out there that will pay the outrages money for the "one year wonders" that we see.
That just gives every player just one more bargening chip to play to get what they want.

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The thing is, he's had more than one good season. He's had one Pro Bowl season, and his other seasons, he's proved he can hit hard, make tackles, play the run well.

Technically, he's had 2 good seasons. '06 was a pretty good season for Collins as well.

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