Giants safety Landon Collins

[Deleted member 6794]

Ha Ha Well he should at least be looking for it. Which some of our guys have not seemed to be doing. We do need a good centerfielder though...at least we agree completely on that. And he does need to be aware of where the other defender is in order to take the appropriate angle. And look for the damn ball.

A free safety definitely has to look for the ball but with the play in front of him.

 

[PackerDNA]

It appears the Giants will not be placing the franchise tag on Collins.

 

[thequick12]

Just read Collins is in Green Bay today, smh, I don't like it at all. If you gonna spend top safety money spend it on Earl Thomas.

Landon Collins is just a better Josh Jones, that is to say strictly a box safety. The Packers don't need that.

For all we know Jones could still be better than Collins anyways. If we look back on the best safeties the Packers have had during the favre/Rodgers era. They've all taken til their fourth season to really come into their own and break out. It happened that way for nick Collins as well as the safety who won't be named. They both started put slow, missed tons of tackles, gave up tds, etc

So before we give up on Jones and waste a bunch of cap space in a guy who has even more limitations, perhaps they should wait and see if the light comes in for jones

 

[AmishMafia]

Just read Collins is in Green Bay today, smh, I don't like it at all. If you gonna spend top safety money spend it on Earl Thomas.

Landon Collins is just a better Josh Jones, that is to say strictly a box safety. The Packers don't need that.

For all we know Jones could still be better than Collins anyways. If we look back on the best safeties the Packers have had during the favre/Rodgers era. They've all taken til their fourth season to really come into their own and break out. It happened that way for nick Collins as well as the safety who won't be named. They both started put slow, missed tons of tackles, gave up tds, etc

So before we give up on Jones and waste a bunch of cap space in a guy who has even more limitations, perhaps they should wait and see if the light comes in for jones

There are posters calling rookies busts because they fail to make an impact. Burks now, and Jones last season.

I have not given up on either, but Collins is a special player. He can also provide some much needed veteran leadership back there. Only hesitation I have is to figure out why NYG didnt resign him.

 

[Bagadeez04]

Where did you see he was in Green Bay?

 

[thequick12]

There are posters calling rookies busts because they fail to make an impact. Burks now, and Jones last season.

I have not given up on either, but Collins is a special player. He can also provide some much needed veteran leadership back there. Only hesitation I have is to figure out why NYG didnt resign him.

NY didn't resign him because even if he's a special player, he's a player who can only make an impact close to the line of scrimmage.

In today's NFL it's not smart to invest 10 m per on a long term deal in a defensive back that is a liability in coverage.

If the Packers invest like that in a safety I'd prefer that be in the much more rare player, the guy who is for sure special, Earl Thomas. He's on par with a nick collins, the guy we won't name, ed reed, Eric Barry level. Those are the types of guys you pay that kind if money to and you don't regret it.

If you pay Collins you'll regret it, he just doesn't make enough plays. If your theory is he's the player he's been for 1/4 years and you think that's how he'll play for Green Bay then get him 100% Because yes in 2016 he was special 125 tackles, 4 sacks, 5 picks.

But I think he's the guy who has zero sacks and never more than 2 picks in any of his other 3 seasons. And it's not like he forces fumbles either, he only has 3 career.

I say pay the proven playmaker

 

[thequick12]

Where did you see he was in Green Bay?

On another board. Somebody apparently spotted him in Green Bay. Could be made up and let's hope it is, but I have a feeling it's true

 

[Snoops]

Just so everyone knows someone posted a picture of him in Green Bay airport back in 2016 and saying he is in town.. tmrw is negotiating day do they really fly around all the time.. either way he is not in town

 

[Deleted member 6794]

The Packers need a free safety capable of lining up as a single high safety. Collins doesn't fit that need.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Here is what I found.....someone commented that he is currently in Alabama and someone else said that isn't Straubel Airport in Green Bay LOL

https://twitter.com/Brettnotatwork

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[longtimefan]

Where did you see he was in Green Bay?

There is a report of him in the airport.. With a picture..


Edit


Poker just posted it

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Was kind of fun to watch this video of the Packers at the Airport after their final game in 2017. Mike Daniels took it on his own to walk over and sign an autograph as did Morgan Burnett. Otherwise, the rest of the team strolled right on by.

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[brandon2348]

Single High or Not I don't care. We need GAME CHANGERS regardless of position and Landon Collins could be that guy.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Single High or Not I don't care. We need GAME CHANGERS regardless of position and Landon Collins could be that guy.

All I know is we need at least 1 if not 2 new starting safeties and as much as I like a few of the potential draft picks at S, there is no guarantee that they will be available nor that any of them will be ready to contribute in 2019.

Jags released Tashaun Gipson a few days ago, I would definitely take a look at him.

Earl Thomas
Adrian Amos
Landon Collins
Tashaun Gipson
Tyrann Mathieu
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
Lamarcus Joyner
Tre Boston
George Iloka
Clayton Geathers
Adrian Phillips
Kenny Vaccaro
Mike Mitchell
Mike Adams
Jimmie Ward
Glover Quin
Kurt Coleman

 

[Heyjoe4]

He doesn't have single high skills, which puts a ceiling on his value. But he's a stud as a box/blitzing/2 high type of player.

That’s interesting. Maybe I’m wrong, but it seems the Packers need a center fielder, so maybe he’s not the guy???? I didn’t know about his shoulder either. FA is pretty rich in safeties. Maybe best to pass on Collins.

 

[Heyjoe4]

All I know is we need at least 1 if not 2 new starting safeties and as much as I like a few of the potential draft picks at S, there is no guarantee that they will be available nor that any of them will be ready to contribute in 2019.

Jags released Tashaun Gipson a few days ago, I would definitely take a look at him.

Earl Thomas
Adrian Amos
Landon Collins
Tashaun Gipson
Tyrann Mathieu
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
Lamarcus Joyner
Tre Boston
George Iloka
Clayton Geathers
Adrian Phillips
Kenny Vaccaro
Mike Mitchell
Mike Adams
Jimmie Ward
Glover Quin
Kurt Coleman

The FA market seems rich in safeties. Maybe one in FA, one if the draft. Although no one in the draft looks like a year one impact player. Tempting to go after Thomas, but he’s had some serious injuries. I like Amos it Mathieu.

 

[Heyjoe4]

I agree with others who have said our real need is a good centerfielder. I think it is a position that can be taught and I hope our new coaches are going to be in teaching mode at all positions. But LaFleur is going to have to make it happen. He will need to know what is going on with each player. I really think Belichek does. That imho is more important than spending too much time on play calling. I don't know Landon Collins that well but if he is another in the box safety...I'll pass.

I agree with you. We need a guy who can play single high and know when to break right or left. Jones is more than adequate in the box (along with Martinez and/or CMIII) but can’t play center field. From what I’ve heard, I’d pass on Collins.

 

[Dantés]

That’s interesting. Maybe I’m wrong, but it seems the Packers need a center fielder, so maybe he’s not the guy???? I didn’t know about his shoulder either. FA is pretty rich in safeties. Maybe best to pass on Collins.

They need everything at the position to be honest. But box safeties are easier to find.

 

[LambeauLombardi]

Not excited about bringing in another Bama safety with a bad attitude

 

[brandon2348]

That’s interesting. Maybe I’m wrong, but it seems the Packers need a center fielder, so maybe he’s not the guy???? I didn’t know about his shoulder either. FA is pretty rich in safeties. Maybe best to pass on Collins.

The only legit single high safety is Thomas so unless you want to gamble on him or develop one for the next two years and invest even more draft capital on one its not happening.

That's why this defensive fairty tale dream has to stop before its all over. Unless the Packers are going to gamble on Earl Thomas and Dee Ford and then purge more draft picks its a PIPE DREAM. Its that simple. Too many missing pieces and not enough money with Rodgers contract.

Personally i wouldn't mind Collins at all. He is a way way better football player then Clinton Dix. I belive Collins would improve the defense overall in the middle. He is a huge step up from what we currently have.

 

[Dantés]

Not excited about bringing in another Bama safety with a bad attitude

He has a bad attitude?

 

[brandon2348]

Landon Collins makes big plays and creates turnovers and has a nose for the ball. He could be the GAME CHANGER we need.

Im really hoping we get him.

 

[brandon2348]

The reality is were not going to get Landon Collins or Dee Ford just like we didn't get Antonio Brown cause we have a front office that is scared to make a move for a Championship run.

Well end up with a couple second level free agents and the jury is out on the draft. Its gonna be the same show again here in Green Bay.

Its called "Go Save us Aaron cause were to scared to make any major move to get better".

John Dorsey was our only hope.

 

[brandon2348]

http://bleacherreport.com/post/nfl/5da7444f-ef07-489a-94ec-5e293a471e26

Houston just got cut so maybe that's the big hope.

 

[longtimefan]

The reality is were not going to get Landon Collins or Dee Ford just like we didn't get Antonio Brown cause we have a front office that is scared to make a move for a Championship run.

Well end up with a couple second level free agents and the jury is out on the draft. Its gonna be the same show again here in Green Bay.

Its called "Go Save us Aaron cause were to scared to make any major move to get better".

John Dorsey was our only hope.

Lmao..

OK.. We will see