Saints' Collins hoping New Orleans is where he sticks

papz · 08-24-2011, 10:32 AM

Bradley Handwerger / WWLTV.com Sports Reporter

METAIRIE, La. – By Jed Collins’ count, he has been shown the door 12 times the past four years at NFL facilities.

Now he’s hoping the 13th window opened, which is with the Saints, will be his final stop.

But Collins plays the one position that continues its descent to being out of vogue – NFL fullback – and he realizes that his journey might not be finished.

“There’s only one spot on every team,” Collins said. “If you’re not that guy, you’re searching for a window or something to be open because the door shuts real quickly. I’ve had a lot of teammates, a lot of coaches tell me I could play in this league.

“It’s just taken some self-discipline and just trying to get confidence back in myself to keep on keeping on and keep on trying and keep on striving for the ultimate dream of making a team.”

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Saints' Collins hoping New Orleans is where he sticks Bradley Handwerger / WWLTV.com Sports Reporter METAIRIE, La. – By Jed Collins’ count, he has been shown the door 12 times the past four years at NFL facilities. Now he’s hoping the 13th window opened, which is with the Saints, will be his final stop. But Collins plays the one position that continues its descent to being out of vogue – NFL fullback – and he realizes that his journey might not be finished. “There’s only one spot on every team,” Collins said. “If you’re not that guy, you’re searching for a window or something to be open because the door shuts real quickly. I’ve had a lot of teammates, a lot of coaches tell me I could play in this league. “It’s just taken some self-discipline and just trying to get confidence back in myself to keep on keeping on and keep on trying and keep on striving for the ultimate dream of making a team.” Full article below. Saints' Collins hoping New Orleans is where he sticks \| wwltv.com New Orleans homerj07 likes this.
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