Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Nick Collins awaiting word on his future

jtnc

By jtnc,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

jtnc Newbie

jtnc

Posted
Posted

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Many of you watched the implosion of the Green Bay Packers' pass defense and wondered what would have happened if Pro Bowl safety Nick Collins had played the entire season. I know that I, for one, would have felt much better with Collins joining cornerback Charles Woodson in defending the Hail Mary pass that ended in the New York Giants' second touchdown in Sunday's 37-20 defeat.

Collins, of course, was watching from the sideline as he continues to recover from a neck injury that ended his season in September. He has expressed confidence that he will return to play in 2012, but on Sunday acknowledged that it will be at least two more months before he knows for sure.

Collins is scheduled for what he termed a "final evaluation" from his doctors and the Packers' doctors. "Hopefully," he said, "they'll give me some good news."

He added: "This is tough for me. because I never pictured myself being in this position -- having to plan for either I'm coming back or I've got to retire. This is tough. And hopefully I don't have to end it this way. But at the end of the day, I want to be able to walk away from this game on my own."

Man. Collins has had plenty of time to consider his football future, and I can only imagine the conflicting thoughts he must have.

He is 28 years old and was in the midst of a career arc that placed him among the top players at his position in the league over the past five seasons. On the other hand, he has a young family and a long life ahead of him.

"When your kids grow up and they get into sports," Collins said, "you want to be there for them, cheering them on. And I'd rather do that rather than being in a wheelchair. I don't want to be like that. I want to be there for my kids, my family."

I wish Collins the best, a really unfortunate injury.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/30603/ranking-tampa-bays-coaching-candidates

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • shaq
      Johnathon brooks

      By shaq · Posted

      I truly do not understand why we rushed him back last season, we were a bad team with an already productive back in Chuba. Brooks looked like he was 60% back and clearly hadn’t regained full movement in his knee and confidence, no surprise he got reinjured. Shame on this training staff, look no further then Chuba returning too soon this season, I don’t care how bad a player wants to come back a training staff is there to protect them. Brooks is a great person and was an amazing player prior to both injuries, I hope he’s recovering well.
    • Basbear
      89 on The Pivot

      By Basbear · Posted

      Brother thanks for sharing and all. Just for a 21 year army guy you sure over used your brain power on this interaction little too much...  Not that's Im taking a side or nothing, Ive never been a bully fan * in extreme deals bullying in needed..... I've heard from smart people in and around Panthers, Smitty needed Angie for guidance BADLY.  I've honestly thought if Smitty was born 20 years later, he should have taken a MMA path and not only would he have been a champion but a humbled good man with or without Angie helping him. He has never took off the enmoureous chip on his shoulder and it has branched off as a stick in arse over time too. Still everyone can not be or act the same with emotions, we are chemical sacks of water and bones. He reminds me of brain-washed individuals that can not turn off the switch. Plus he is high on thinking he's smarting than he is.......its a dangerous combo, but that's mainly what gave him the edge in life to live out the American dream......soooo I dare say change, but its sad at the same time. All those poor women that get involved with narcissistic disloyal men, one of the few times I agree to take what ever form them in court...
    • Proudiddy
      89 on The Pivot

      By Proudiddy · Posted

      Completely agreed.  TBH, we have had so many great players that are in my favorite list, and I hate to narrow it down to one, but Cam is it.  Which is crazy, because you would think it would be more of the guys I grew up watching, but no.  Cam was the single most impactful player to ever out on a football uniform imo.  And like I said in an earlier post, I always felt a kinship with him in a lot of ways…  the way he was treated and judged for the off the field stuff in Florida and having to overcome all of that and fight show at back.  And although I am not a black man, I have always been welcomed by and accepted more by minorities, and thus, I know what it’s like to be judged by appearances rather than the content of your character and who you actually are.  I know what it’s like to be stereotyped and written off or mistreated for your mistakes.  I know what it’s like to be held to a different standard while your peers don’t have to meet that same standard.  So I always related to that.  And the way he came in and just electrified the whole franchise, man…  I still think about it often how much it sucks that because of how talented he was, our staff out so much on him and that ultimately cut his career short.  You’re right, there will never be another Cam…  I think Josh Allen is the closest thing we will see for a long time, but Allen is not the running threat Cam was.  Cam could run you over or around you.  That was THE absolute funnest time to watch our team ever.
×
×
  • Create New...