Collins is just good enough for the NFL

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There's 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram...check.
And then there's Jedidiah "Jed" Collins...who?
Collins, a 2004 Mission Viejo High graduate, is the Saints starting fullback. Quite an accomplishment considering the 6-1, 255-pound blocker is on his seventh team since he signed as a free agent out of Washington State.
"If fame, recognition or health are important to you, I would not recommend fullback," said Collins.
Collins' improbable journey began in 2008 after building up a Washington State program where the versatile fullback also played tight end and special teams. He signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles. That year he was waived during final cuts, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad.

Over the next four scattered seasons, Collins would navigate his way across the United States, signing on to one practice squad after another. Through final cut after final cut, he kept grinding.

Only seeing action in two NFL games for the Cleveland Browns in 2008, this was not the NFL dream Collins had in mind. The life of a journeyman fullback and special teams practice squad player was taking its toll.
"Rollercoaster is the only way I can explain the feelings of the last four years," said Collins. "The highs of being a part of the NFL and chasing a dream and the lows of being told your dream ride may be over. Being released is never easy, I would know it has happened a baker's dozen times to me.

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dizzle88 · 12-14-2011, 04:35 PM

The guy can block (really well), he can catch and he can run, no wonder sean payton kept him around

73Saint · 12-14-2011, 05:51 PM

Good read

halloween 65 · 12-14-2011, 06:11 PM

Best read I have read in a while.

QBREES9 · 12-14-2011, 07:18 PM

Never give up the dream.

Danno · 12-14-2011, 07:23 PM

He's kept Korey Hall on the bench, which is quite an accomplishment. Hall was our 1st FA signed and looked to be the stud FB we needed.

Rugby Saint II · 12-14-2011, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

He's kept Korey Hall on the bench, which is quite an accomplishment. Hall was our 1st FA signed and looked to be the stud FB we needed.

Payton held on to both of them for quite a while before finally cutting Hall.

SaintPauly · 12-15-2011, 12:54 AM

UNCLE JED! UNCLE JED! RUN THAT BALL UNCLE JED!

homerj07 · 12-15-2011, 08:25 AM

Good story - the type that gives you the warm fuzzies.

AND cool name & beard!!

("Springfield where a man can imbiggen his soul..." Jedidiah Springfield, the Simpsons)

Mardigras9 · 12-15-2011, 09:12 AM

A long journey, now playing with the best QB in the league, on the best offense in the league. You never know.

12-14-2011, 04:27 PM	#1
Threaded by QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985 Rating: (0 votes - average) There's 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram...check. And then there's Jedidiah "Jed" Collins...who? Collins, a 2004 Mission Viejo High graduate, is the Saints starting fullback. Quite an accomplishment considering the 6-1, 255-pound blocker is on his seventh team since he signed as a free agent out of Washington State. "If fame, recognition or health are important to you, I would not recommend fullback," said Collins. Collins' improbable journey began in 2008 after building up a Washington State program where the versatile fullback also played tight end and special teams. He signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles. That year he was waived during final cuts, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad. Over the next four scattered seasons, Collins would navigate his way across the United States, signing on to one practice squad after another. Through final cut after final cut, he kept grinding. Only seeing action in two NFL games for the Cleveland Browns in 2008, this was not the NFL dream Collins had in mind. The life of a journeyman fullback and special teams practice squad player was taking its toll. "Rollercoaster is the only way I can explain the feelings of the last four years," said Collins. "The highs of being a part of the NFL and chasing a dream and the lows of being told your dream ride may be over. Being released is never easy, I would know it has happened a baker's dozen times to me. Collins is just good enough for the NFL \| collins, football, year - News - The Orange County Register Attached Thumbnails WhoDat!656 likes this.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	He's kept Korey Hall on the bench, which is quite an accomplishment. Hall was our 1st FA signed and looked to be the stud FB we needed. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Originally Posted by Danno He's kept Korey Hall on the bench, which is quite an accomplishment. Hall was our 1st FA signed and looked to be the stud FB we needed. Payton held on to both of them for quite a while before finally cutting Hall.

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