Will Todd Collins Return in 2008?

[12thMan]

I'm loving this guy like crazy, as we all are I'm sure. But I'm kind of nervous, really nervous, about him being a free agent next year. I mean there are a lot of mediocre quarterbacks out there right now, and you can see how much of a difference a good quarterback can make on your team.

I know this is a horrible time to entertain such a question with a big playoff game coming up, but who are the possible suitors for Collins next year? Especially knowing that Jason is still going to be the guy.

[GridIron26]

I was thinking about same thing.. All I can say is I really hope we will resign him - release Brunell and give his money to Collins..

[724Skinsfan]

I think he stays on as long as Saunders does.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

I think he stays on as long as Saunders does.

I hope so. But you better believe someone's going to try and pry him away from the Skins.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

If I were Collins, I'd stay. He's 36 years old, knows Saunders' system, has Saunders and the fans pulling for him, and Gibbs loves experienced QBs. If he wins a playoff game or two, there's no way Gibbs goes with JC in week 1 of the 2008 season. As much as I love JC, TC has earned the right to be the starter.

[DFI]

love to see him stick around but I think 2 questions are out there:

1) will we be willing to spend the money to keep him knowing he is the number 2 and

2) if he has a chance to start somewhere else, at his age will he want to stick around

I don't know the answer to either question but I hope he sticks around

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

If I were Collins, I'd stay. He's 36 years old, knows Saunders' system, has Saunders and the fans pulling for him, and Gibbs loves experienced QBs. If he wins a playoff game or two, there's no way Gibbs goes with JC in week 1 of the 2008 season. As much as I love JC, TC has earned the right to be the starter.

Whatever happens, I think we can brace ourselves for the annual quarterback controversey here in Washington next summer.

[Bstanley]

I don't think Todd is number 2 anymore. :cool-smil

[724Skinsfan]

Next season he will be a #2, no question (I think). But his value to our team now that we know that he can step in and be the starter is worth a little more than what you pay any old backup. With himon the team we have two starters. I really hope he stays. And the way Joe likes to stock up veteran depth at the QB spot, I think Collins stays.

[DFI]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Whatever happens, I think we can brace ourselves for the annual quarterback controversey here in Washington next summer.

what would the skins be without a good qb controversy to stir things up Sonny-Billy Billy-Joe and all the others I remember Joe T returning punts just to get playing time. there's something you would never see in this era

[Ocliw]

We all know how much Gibbs loves a vet QB.

Who knows,JC may be watching again next year.

[skinsnut]

My opinion is that Collins should remain with a promise from Gibbs of open competition.

This means 2 things....a 2 year contract for Collins with starter bucks and a 3 year extension for Campell for the same.

Thats a lot of loot.
Our capologist will have to see how that is possible.

I dont think Collins wants to relearn a system and move...especially if he leads a team to the playoffs with a playbook he has memorized.
I think he may even transition to a QB coach for us long term.

[Big C]

i hope he stays. i hope that teams consider the fact that he is running an offense he has known for years and that deters them from offering him a starting job elsewhere. we really need him to stay here next year

[SouperMeister]

Let's hope so. His presense and mental preparation will be a great example for Campbell, and will make Jason a better QB in the long run.

[SFREDSKIN]

Collins is great and all but we'll see how much he'll command. Not to take away from Collins but without Saunders offense what kind of QB would he be? I think the reason he's so good is due to him knowing the Saunders inside out, put him in another offense and I don't think he would be as successful.