Todd Collins Re-Ups

Oakland Red · 02-29-2008, 08:41 AM

This is great news. And Todd is here because while Jason will be given every chance to show he can lead, there will be a point in which if we just aren't succeeding with him, Todd will take over.

That will be good for Jason. He'll have a great teacher in Coach Zorn, and time to learn the offense without worrying about looking over his shoulder if he makes a mistake. However, if he is chronically mediocre, then eventually, a change will be made. So he will have pressure, just not immediate pressure. It will keep him focused.

It wouldn't be good to have everything riding on Jason's development, and him staying healthy. Todd is an outstanding player and gives us a great insurance policy, and he will be able to assist in coaching Jason as well.

SmootSmack · 02-29-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I like that we're focusing on our own guys first and taking a wait and see approach to the FA market.

I hate to say I called this, but I kinda did say that I thought there was a good chance TC would be back. WHERE'S MY CREDIT?!

Good call Matty! You happy now, ya big Ego?

This continues the trend from last year of retaining key players who performed well for us (Betts, Sellers, Collins-I'm sure I'm forgetting others). Five more years of this and maybe irish will start to think we're turning things around.

Anyhow...does anyone else find it kind of interesting that Zorn and Snyder flew out to Massachusetts to bring Collins back, while Cerrato stayed back in DC? What's that all about? Maybe it's like the State of the Union addresses where one Cabinet member is always absent in case of some mass tragedy on site.

MTK · 02-29-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Good call Matty! You happy now, ya big Ego?

This continues the trend from last year of retaining key players who performed well for us (Betts, Sellers, Collins-I'm sure I'm forgetting others). Five more years of this and maybe irish will start to think we're turning things around.

Anyhow...does anyone else find it kind of interesting that Zorn and Snyder flew out to Massachusetts to bring Collins back, while Cerrato stayed back in DC? What's that all about? Maybe it's like the State of the Union addresses where one Cabinet member is always absent in case of some mass tragedy on site.

Maybe with FA about to start Vinny was too busy to go? Or maybe they thought the message would be best delivered by Zorn.

I've been watching the 6 part interview with him on Redskins.com and I'm more and more impressed with him by the minute. Well spoken, definitely an x's and o's guy, very likeable personality, I like his offensive philosophy... I'm diggin' the Z man!

skinsfan69 · 02-29-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Maybe with FA about to start Vinny was too busy to go? Or maybe they thought the message would be best delivered by Zorn.

I've been watching the 6 part interview with him on Redskins.com and I'm more and more impressed with him by the minute. Well spoken, definitely an x's and o's guy, very likeable personality, I like his offensive philosophy... I'm diggin' the Z man!

I am too. The more I hear him talk the more I'm starting to like this guy.

FRPLG · 02-29-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Anyhow...does anyone else find it kind of interesting that Zorn and Snyder flew out to Massachusetts to bring Collins back, while Cerrato stayed back in DC? What's that all about? Maybe it's like the State of the Union addresses where one Cabinet member is always absent in case of some mass tragedy on site.

Not really. I mean what does VC have to offer the conversation? TC knows they want to resign him and he knows the Jags would like him so he is going to base his decision on comfort and opportunity mostly. That stuff is dependent on the coaching staff so to me Zorn is the only guy to deliver the message. Plus he's a former QB so that helps. Snyder just tags along cause all this stuff gets him going. He loves this stuff.

I'd ne more worried if Snyderatto went and left Zorn behind. Either way Snyder is going no matter what. He's gotta get his First Day of FA fix baby. If he aint on a jet at 12:01 then he is probably bouncing off the walls. At least time it was to make a reasoned move.

onlydarksets · 02-29-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

Either way Snyder is going no matter what. He's gotta get his First Day of FA fix baby. If he aint on a jet at 12:01 then he is probably bouncing off the walls.

LOL - there's definitely truth in that!

skinsfan69 · 02-29-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

Not really. I mean what does VC have to offer the conversation? TC knows they want to resign him and he knows the Jags would like him so he is going to base his decision on comfort and opportunity mostly. That stuff is dependent on the coaching staff so to me Zorn is the only guy to deliver the message. Plus he's a former QB so that helps. Snyder just tags along cause all this stuff gets him going. He loves this stuff.

I'd ne more worried if Snyderatto went and left Zorn behind. Either way Snyder is going no matter what. He's gotta get his First Day of FA fix baby. If he aint on a jet at 12:01 then he is probably bouncing off the walls. At least time it was to make a reasoned move.

Dan just like's to be involved. Can you blame him? Hell if I dropped 800 mil to own an NFL team I'd be involved as hell. Shit I'd be calling plays down to JC. I guess that's why I don't have 800 mil.

FRPLG · 02-29-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Dan just like's to be involved. Can you blame him? Hell if I dropped 800 mil to own an NFL team I'd be involved as hell. Shit I'd be calling plays down to JC. I guess that's why I don't have 800 mil.

Too bad not many other people have as reasoned an opinion on Snyder's involvement as you do. It reflects my thoughts exactly.

Paintrain · 02-29-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Good call Matty! You happy now, ya big Ego?

This continues the trend from last year of retaining key players who performed well for us (Betts, Sellers, Collins-I'm sure I'm forgetting others). Five more years of this and maybe irish will start to think we're turning things around.

Anyhow...does anyone else find it kind of interesting that Zorn and Snyder flew out to Massachusetts to bring Collins back, while Cerrato stayed back in DC? What's that all about? Maybe it's like the State of the Union addresses where one Cabinet member is always absent in case of some mass tragedy on site.

He was securing 'next' on the racquetball court..

Good move I guess. I wasn't as head over heels in love with Collins as everyone else here. He's good as a backup, but as with most backup QB in the league, I hope I don't see him after the preseason finale.

Soup's Uncle · 02-29-2008, 09:02 AM

That's a good move...kudos. Let's get Hackett.

jbcjr14 · 02-29-2008, 09:20 AM

Good to have TC back. I think he would do well within this new offense. Quick decisions and release of the ball to a spot. Time will tell and I hope he doesn't see the field in 2008.

Hog1 · 02-29-2008, 09:23 AM

I'm Happy about that. Dude is serious gamer

onlydarksets · 02-29-2008, 09:42 AM

I don't think the details are available yet. I assume there's a pretty hefty SB based on last year's play, and a steeply escalating salary that will never be payed.

Soup's Uncle · 02-29-2008, 10:06 AM

Maybe Vinny stayed behind and manned the phones for other deals. In a perfect world, that's what happened.

celts32 · 02-29-2008, 10:08 AM

Great news! He deserved to be the top priority after what he did for the team last season.

02-29-2008, 08:41 AM	#1
Oakland Red Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oakland, Calif. Posts: 268	Re: Todd Collins Re-Ups This is great news. And Todd is here because while Jason will be given every chance to show he can lead, there will be a point in which if we just aren't succeeding with him, Todd will take over. That will be good for Jason. He'll have a great teacher in Coach Zorn, and time to learn the offense without worrying about looking over his shoulder if he makes a mistake. However, if he is chronically mediocre, then eventually, a change will be made. So he will have pressure, just not immediate pressure. It will keep him focused. It wouldn't be good to have everything riding on Jason's development, and him staying healthy. Todd is an outstanding player and gives us a great insurance policy, and he will be able to assist in coaching Jason as well.

02-29-2008, 09:02 AM	#10
Soup's Uncle Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 354	Re: Todd Collins Re-Ups That's a good move...kudos. Let's get Hackett.

02-29-2008, 09:20 AM	#11
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 55 Posts: 2,015	Re: Todd Collins Re-Ups Good to have TC back. I think he would do well within this new offense. Quick decisions and release of the ball to a spot. Time will tell and I hope he doesn't see the field in 2008. __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

02-29-2008, 09:23 AM	#12
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Todd Collins Re-Ups I'm Happy about that. Dude is serious gamer __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

02-29-2008, 09:42 AM	#13
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: Todd Collins Re-Ups I don't think the details are available yet. I assume there's a pretty hefty SB based on last year's play, and a steeply escalating salary that will never be payed. __________________ Stop reading my signature.

02-29-2008, 10:06 AM	#14
Soup's Uncle Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 354	Re: Todd Collins Re-Ups Maybe Vinny stayed behind and manned the phones for other deals. In a perfect world, that's what happened.

02-29-2008, 10:08 AM	#15
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 54 Posts: 2,665	Re: Todd Collins Re-Ups Great news! He deserved to be the top priority after what he did for the team last season. __________________ Section 116 Row 19 “Goal line, goal line. I-left, tight wing, 70 chip on white.” www.facebook.com/HackettstownBeerClub

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