2015 Redraft - Post Fowler injury.

[Darrell Green Fan]

I will maintain trust in SM all the way. But I think he was a bit too cautions when it comes to "character". There's a damn good chance Collins is as innocent as I am and he could have been signed at a bargain.

 

[redskinsfan]

I will maintain trust in SM all the way. But I think he was a bit too cautions when it comes to "character". There's a damn good chance Collins is as innocent as I am and he could have been signed at a bargain.

Yep. But this might be a case of McCloughan's first date jitters. The guy is opening doors, pulling out chairs, and keeping his hands to himself as he starts off here. He wouldn't dare start reaching for a leg or anything like that.

 

[skinsdad62]

to me . collins isnt that big of a loss and he wasnt a loss because we never had him we drafted a OG and a RT so i think we will do fine

 

[redskinsfan]

I'm still pondering why / how seventh rounder Austin Reiter was a better pick than Collins. But I'm Scotty had his reasons.

 

[skinsdad62]

I'm still pondering why / how seventh rounder Austin Reiter was a better pick than Collins. But I'm Scotty had his reasons.

because we could use a guy who can play center and we drafted a OG and a RT already , collins is with the cowboys now . time to give up the mourning

 

[skinsdad62]

I wasn't going to write about this, but the questions came one after another: Why didn't the Washington Redskins pursue La'el Collins? They needed to beef up their offensive line and the first-round talent was available for a cheap wage, having been relegated to undrafted free agent status.

But after the NFL draft, a team official said they would not "go down that road." But, it turns out, it really wasn't their choice. This story on SI.com by Robert Klemko provides excellent detail into Collins' life during this saga when he was never considered a suspect in the death of a former girlfriend, but the timing of the situation derailed his first-round dreams. Collins eventually signed as an undrafted free agent with Dallas.

But one passage in there shed light on why the Redskins wouldn't have been a destination for Collins, even if they had wanted him. One of his agents, Mike McCartney, said they wanted him to go to a place "that had stability at QB, coach, offensive line coach. Not for one year, but the next few years. We wanted a QB that spits the ball out quickly, because we all see QBs who hold onto the ball, take sacks, and then you go blame the young blocker."

The Redskins do not have stability at quarterback. Maybe Robert Griffin III will be here for several more years; maybe he won't. He has the ability and now must remind everyone of that talent. But at this point there's doubt by those in NFL circles (scouts, agents, executives, etc.). That doesn't mean he won't do it, but it's the reality of the situation -- and if he doesn't do it, the Redskins will need to draft a quarterback next spring. Also, Griffin does hold the ball too long -- sometimes that results in good plays, other times it does not. But, fair or not, the line typically gets blamed for the sacks.

However, it's not just about Griffin. Coach Jay Gruden has to prove he can win as an NFL head coach. The Redskins do have a good line coach in Bill Callahan. But what if Gruden doesn't win this season? He'd enter his third year on a white-hot seat, and what would Callahan's future then be? Collins would then be playing for a new staff.

That's why, one source close to the situation said the Redskins "fit none of the criteria."

While general manager Scot McCloughan has been reluctant to take chances on players considered character risks (Randy Gregory), Collins did not fit that category once he was cleared. Before this episode, his intangibles were strong. The Redskins do have young alternatives such as Spencer Long to plug in at guard if necessary so they have some pieces -- first-round pick Brandon Scherff, left tackle Trent Williams -- that could soon result in a solid line. Yes, they could have used someone of Collins' ability. He could become an excellent player and now they'll have to face him twice a year for at least the next three seasons. But their future was never going to include Collins.

the above is from John kiems article today . it seems he didnt want to come here anyway , pretty much what i said in the first place

 

[redskinsfan]

Well then screw him. Hope he becomes a turnstile for people like Kerrigan and Preston Smith. And talk about franchises with a window that's closing? What about Romo? He's on his last legs and the next guy up is Brandon Weeden. The Cowboys o-line will still be strong, but they've got holes in a lot places. We'll see how that plays out in the next couple of years.