Collins' father dies of cancer

[cpk1994]

Wasn't it the JS who came out and said that they learned the true reasons why he was absent, but out of respect for his privacy they weren't going to comment further?

Also, since that announcement, they've been rather quiet. I looked briefly for the story/blub/comment but couldn't find it. Anyone else remember?

I don't remember them doing that. What I remember is that they did run a story about the family issues, but shortly after, Bedard began to bring up the contract issue again in his blog. From that point, everytine Collins was mentioned by him, or any other Packer writer, "contract dispute" was the reasoning they gave. It real easy to see why they are all of a sudden quiet. You can't speak when you are eating your foot.

[Bretsky]

Collins agent fueled the fire with his comments. JS did imply an issue.....but I think they waited to run with it further until Collins agent was quoted

[falco]

Wasn't it the JS who came out and said that they learned the true reasons why he was absent, but out of respect for his privacy they weren't going to comment further?

Also, since that announcement, they've been rather quiet. I looked briefly for the story/blub/comment but couldn't find it. Anyone else remember?

You're absolutely correct - it was just after fan fest. They even admitted they knew what it was but didn't disclose it. I'm not a defender of JSO, but clearly in this case Collins' agent's comments indicate that there definitely is more to the story - so hard to blame JSO for their story.

You can't speak when you are eating your foot.

You seem to do a good job of it...

[pbmax]

Its amazing what people can accomplish when they put their minds to it.

Despite an on the record statement by Collins agent that regardless of the family issue, Collins would STILL NOT REPORT to the OTAs, some of the folks on this thread have decided its a media invention.

Redacted: Unnecessary to point fingers

And its not fuel to the fire. Its the damn fire.

agent David Butz said: As always, family comes first and foremost with Nick, as it should. But despite any other issues or concerns, Nick would not be attending the offseason program — regardless of any family matters.

[Patler]

What a great thing it was for Nick to make the Pro Bowl last season, while his father was still here to enjoy Nick's success with him.

[MJZiggy]

I hadn't thought of it that way. Great point!

[pbmax]

What a great thing it was for Nick to make the Pro Bowl last season, while his father was still here to enjoy Nick's success with him.

How am I supposed to argue with a thought like this?

A very kind perspective Patler

[Scott Campbell]

What a great thing it was for Nick to make the Pro Bowl last season, while his father was still here to enjoy Nick's success with him.

Nicely said.