Nick Collins to Be Released by the Packers

[ND72]

Saw this coming but still sucks, Collins was the 2nd best FS in the league behind Ed Reed. I doubt it will happen but I would still like them to move Woodson to FS next season.

I wouldn't be shocked...I know Wood played a lot of "nickle" but his play was more like a FS.

[pbmax]

Have they restructured Driver's number this year? I haven't seen that.

I am guessing that since he was released he will seeking other opportunities, but the Packers did the same thing with Clifton and I expect him to retire.

I have read that the previous hernia will not return since the bad disk was replaced with a segment of bone. If he had no narrowing, he has no immediate concern for injury. However, because that space in his neck is less flexible, the areas above and below the fusion will be under more stress. So its not unusual to have another, similar injury in a slightly different place.

[Upnorth]

Saw this coming but still sucks, Collins was the 2nd best FS in the league behind Ed Reed. I doubt it will happen but I would still like them to move Woodson to FS next season.

If Shields improves and we pick up a decent third CB then they should move Wood to FS. The biggest problem is if Shields improves to that level quickly enough.

[MadScientist]

Sad, but it is the right move, and not in the least bit unexpected. The real question is why let this news out the day before the draft? By showing this card it will be a little harder / more expensive to get a good safety in the draft.

[pbmax]

I am getting a very wist-like feeling that with the number of open spots as a starter, we might be just as concerned about pass rush next week as we are now.

Honestly could see a LT, S, or CB in first two rounds. I hope Sherrod is doing as well as M3 seemed to indicate.

Ty Dunne thinks release and not retire news means he will look elsewhere.

[Kiwon]

As opposed to Peyton Manning, I took the lack of news about Collins as a bad sign.

Difficult way to end his Packer career. LeRoy Butler was bothered when Collins was drafted and got his old number. But TT assured him that Collins was special and would represent his number well. Thompson was right.

[Upnorth]

I am getting a very wist-like feeling that with the number of open spots as a starter, we might be just as concerned about pass rush next week as we are now.

Honestly could see a LT, S, or CB in first two rounds. I hope Sherrod is doing as well as M3 seemed to indicate.

Ty Dunne thinks release and not retire news means he will look elsewhere.

Please not an LT. Newhouse is good enough to start, as shown by last year, and if Sherrod heals well he can backup till he is ready. S or CB is fine by me, but not LT. At best I hope we dont go OL till rd 3 or 4 (to get our future hall of fame center).

[denverYooper]

Interesting. Either he is not healthy enough to play, or the team just doesn't want to have Nick Collins' spinal fluid on their hands.

A little of column A, a little of column B. I don't think these are mutually exclusive clauses.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Tough week with Clifton and Collins released.

[woodbuck27]

Originally Posted by Brandon494

"Saw this coming but still sucks, Collins was the 2nd best FS in the league behind Ed Reed. I doubt it will happen but I would still like them to move Woodson to FS next season." Brandon494

a) If you saw it coming why does it suck? Did you have difficulty dealing with 'your own' reality?

I always say that: Wisdom means relaxing to the TRUTH. Just as best you can be sure of yours.

b) Ohh....why would 'YOU' recommend such a move. Taking our best CB and moving him to a new for him position. Chuck Woodson has already expressed that he desires to remain at status; Packer management has clearly stated that inspite of anything Nick Collins. CW will remain at cornerback.

You've decided differently. Please inform us as to the reason you see it differently than MM. Enlighten us.

Thanks 'so much'. (-:

GO Ted Thompson ! GO PACK GO !

[Guiness]

Really sorry to hear this. I also wonder how this has/will play out. So little information, and really nothing new, medical wise, in the article. It's hard to tell what the Packers are basing their decision on, there has been no reports about what the doctors have said. I guess we have to assume at least one of them didn't like something. Not sure if he didn't like what he saw, or if he didn't like the idea of playing after that sort of an injury, period. My gut tells me the later, and from what MM said in the earlier article, he felt the same.

btw Great video of Nick making the biggest play, on the biggest stage. Floated across and under the ball, they should've awarded Howard Greene half an int for that! I forgot about him 'going to the ground' for the unsportmanlike after. Can hardly blame him for that.

[SavedByGrace]

I am very sad to hear this. As much as I'd like to see him keep playing, I wouldn't want to see him in another uniform. This will definitely have a negative impact on our defense and probably cause us some shock to see what happens during the draft. I'm sure TT and all Packer management have all had this as a possibility for a long time and have been planning drafting and FA senarios around it, along with Clifton's release.

[pbmax]

Please not an LT. Newhouse is good enough to start, as shown by last year, and if Sherrod heals well he can backup till he is ready. S or CB is fine by me, but not LT. At best I hope we dont go OL till rd 3 or 4 (to get our future hall of fame center).

I agree, but two healthy tackles isn't going to cut it. If Sherrod is going to be OK, I think they will take a development guy for the 4th spot. But if Sherrod presents any concern, that moves it higher on the list.

[woodbuck27]

Please not an LT. Newhouse is good enough to start, as shown by last year, and if Sherrod heals well he can backup till he is ready. S or CB is fine by me, but not LT. At best I hope we dont go OL till rd 3 or 4 (to get our future hall of fame center).

Ted Thompson has gone on record that his team is strong and it will be business as usual in the DRAFT. That he'll not panic into selecting BPA on 'D'. That he will stick with what is universally regarded as the best overall long term program.

Ted Thompson 'will always' select BPA. Of course ... BPA from Ted Thompson's BIG BOARD.

a) I wonder does anyone but TT see his BIG Board?

b) How many times does he diddle with that 'BIG' board before his DRAFT. No one could know as he's always or generally alone in his office. Ever wonder about the same thing? Don't think about it too much.

c) The WAR Room. Are 'his people' there... to handle telephone calls (deal with draft day trades etc.)

d) The WAR Room. For Packer Draft Scouts to eat donuts and drink strong coffee and best they can; avoid ulcers as he ignores all their best efforts to ensure just a smidgeon of influence.

Ted Thompson is 'in CONTROL'.

The NFL Draft is Ted Thompson's BIG Play. It's his happy place >>his sandbox. He plays alone ! I LOVE him for that. His independance is 'uncommon'.

The Draft >>> I gurantee y'all surprizes. Some happy ... some sad. Some good ... some bad. (-:

Try to make a TT prediction!?

What player >>what round ! Uhh !!

Are you kiddin' me !! If so >>> Your luckier then an Irishman left alone in a tap pub.

We are all about to become members of 'Ted's Magical and Secret World' again. Don't you love it !?

We all LOVE him as he's so unique. I certainly appreciate Ted Thompson.

GO TEDDY !


to TED's ......... world. Three cheers !!!

[gbgary]

just saw this on fb. hate to hear it but i understand. he was a terrific Packer.