YoloinOhio Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) Maybe all of you could start a fund or pool for this poor young man who may not be able to make multi millions for his first few years playing a game. Maybe some celebrities could come together and have a benefit for him, or at least do some commercials for a fundraising foundation for himhis ex girlfriend and possibly his child were just murdered. If he had nothing to do with it, and nothing suggests yet that he does, he is living a complete nightmare during what was supposed to be one of the most exciting days of his life that he worked tremendously hard for for many years. Really... Edited May 3, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Weird situation. I hope the NFL lets him into the supplemental draft if it's proven that he has nothing to do with the situation. Seems like a fair compromise. A team still has to give up a pick to get him and he gets his slotted money. More facts still do need to come out in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 The NFL should just step in and do what they do all the time and just say here is what's going to happen. This was a one time unusual circumstance and we are going to allow a team to slot him at something like the first pick of the second round. Make it clear this isn't to set a precedent it is a one time deal. They do whatever they want all the time and it would be the right thing to do if he is cleared of all wrong doing. It's their stupid rules that prohibit him from getting a decent contract to begin with. If he's cleared, I'd have no problem with them making an exception and allowing him to enter the supplemental draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 If he's cleared, I'd have no problem with them making an exception and allowing him to enter the supplemental draft. zero chance. The NFL already said so And IMO, he is involved. The NFL is all about winning, and most every team needs a tenacious guard. Thugs like DGB, Frank Clark, etc get drafted hih regardless of character. For all 32 teams to take Collins off their draft boards is very telling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 zero chance. The NFL already said so And IMO, he is involved. The NFL is all about winning, and most every team needs a tenacious guard. Thugs like DGB, Frank Clark, etc get drafted hih regardless of character. For all 32 teams to take Collins off their draft boards is very telling I know what they said, but they can change their mind. Like they did with Ray Rice. And I also thought that teams bypassing him was a bad sign, until I learned that his agent told teams that if he was drafted on day 3, he wouldn't report and re-enter the draft. And there was too much uncertainty to take him in the first 3 rounds. I don't expect him to be cleared anytime soon, but the supplemental draft can be held anytime between now and the beginning of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasMac Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 his ex girlfriend and possibly his child were just murdered. If he had nothing to do with it, and nothing suggests yet that he does, he is living a complete nightmare during what was supposed to be one of the most exciting days of his life that he worked tremendously hard for for many years. Really... Well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I think Jerry Sullivan would write a strongly worded, self-righteous article if the bills signed him. My bird would love it, I'm sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 If he is cleared, does Collins get to hand pick his suitor? Or is there a waiver process he must go through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 If he is cleared, does Collins get to hand pick his suitor? Or is there a waiver process he must go through? He's a free agent and can go where he wants but won't get the payday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 He's a free agent and can go where he wants but won't get the payday So what you're saying is that there is slim chance we land him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 his ex girlfriend and possibly his child were just murdered. If he had nothing to do with it, and nothing suggests yet that he does, he is living a complete nightmare during what was supposed to be one of the most exciting days of his life that he worked tremendously hard for for many years. Really... Unless he washes out or has a career ending injury in the first few years this probably won't hurt his overall earning potential all that much. It's an unfortunate situation, but in the grand scheme of things it's hard for me to get too distressed about his financial situation at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 So what you're saying is that there is slim chance we land him. Very slim. He'd probably rather stay in his home state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 So what you're saying is that there is slim chance we land him. I would say there is a 1 in 32 chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafter Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 zero chance. The NFL already said so And IMO, he is involved. The NFL is all about winning, and most every team needs a tenacious guard. Thugs like DGB, Frank Clark, etc get drafted hih regardless of character. For all 32 teams to take Collins off their draft boards is very telling I have a feeling he might be too. Maybe he's not allowed to say anything regarding the case, but it seems hes more upset about not getting drafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I think Jerry Sullivan would write a strongly worded, self-righteous article if the bills signed him. I think Jerry Sullivan would write a strongly worded, self-righteous article if the sun rose in the east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I have a feeling he might be too. Maybe he's not allowed to say anything regarding the case, but it seems hes more upset about not getting drafted. Tell me more about how he feels.... Because he had his agent do his job properly and advocate for him you surmise he's more likely to be involved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafter Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Tell me more about how he feels.... Because he had his agent do his job properly and advocate for him you surmise he's more likely to be involved? The agents statement was fair, but was there a statement on the other issue? Isn't that normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwater cadet Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Take him Any chance he is represented by the firm pegula owned and we have the inside track to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I think we should taken him at 50. But even so, who cares if he doesn't get big money next year? If he's any good, he will get a big second contract--worth far more than a rookie draftee in any round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 SEC player in a murder investigation? The Pats have called dibs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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