Cowboys sign Collins
 

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter · now9 seconds ago
Cowboys have signed former LSU OL La'el Collins, as @NFLCharean reported. A potential first-rounder as an undrafted free agent. To Dallas.

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter · 55s56 seconds ago
Here's the deal on La'el Collins deal with Dallas: Cowboys fully guaranteed the 3-year, $1.65 million deal, per source. Fully guaranteed.

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What a moron.

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Makes sense. That's his favorite team. We were not even in the mix. Strange being from La an not even consider it.

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Heard he only wanted to play tackle and I think we're set there for now

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Can't blame the dude for wanting to get out of LA and play ball.

I wish him well but damn I wanted him. Dallas O line just got better.

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Cowboys lost DeMarco Murray, who was, arguably, the main reason for their success offensively last season. Now they have McFadden back there, who has had one healthy season in his career. Cowboys are now one dimensional, offensively. A lot harder to be successful when you're one dimensional. Plus Romo isn't elite. So Collins going there doesn't equate to success for the team. But he gets to play tackle, which is what he wanted

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The Cowboys main reason for success was their O-line, and it just got better.

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Not surprised.

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I feel like Alabama just came into Louisiana and signed away our blue chip prospect. It's like a punch in the gut.

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Punch in the gut is right. But at least he didn't sign with Atlanta (which was reported to be one of the final 5 top choices in another thread).

I'm disgusted. But it's his life. There's no state income tax in TX I believe, which could have had some bearing.

Well, all is not lost. At least Tom Brady is going to be suspended! Draft picks are on the table! Even Kraft can't wheedle out of this one. <my opinion>

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A report came out early that Florida and Texas teams had a advantage with no state tax. That early report and his agent saying they would not play if picked late smacks of a man chasing money.

Jerry is getting him signed saying yeah youll get a shot at tackle etc,he will be the LG. Cant see them pushing out Tyron Smith.

Chasing the $$$$$

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His salary would have been the same for any team. Apparently his childhood dream was to play for the Cows.

If the Saints staff wanted him, surely they should have picked him in the draft.

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I know his initial salary is the same but the stat taxes are not.
Anyone really believe he has not been promised a new deal at X millions after two years.

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Endorsements and commercials.

One of Jerry's friends could pay him 1 million / year to endorse their products. He can appear on a radio show 10 minutes per week at 1 million. Someone can pay him to run an O-line camp for kids in the off-season for another million.

There are several ways he could make more money in Dallas than in New Orleans.

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Bingo. He's sure to get a lot of off book incentives.

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saints even make a play for him?
idiots.

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I would not be shocked in the slightest after everything started and it became obvious that he wouldn't b drafted in rounds 1-3 if Jerry spoke to the agent and said we will sign you as a UDFA and this whole deal was done in advance

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And we didn't get Richie Incognito either. :roll:

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Basically telling him, we don't trust you, have no faith in you, not going to draft you but after the draft we do. I find that hard to believe. The child not being his, likely took off some heat. Who knows. He is a Dallas fan I believe is the biggest factor. Why would you not want to play for the team you root for every week.

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Anybody but the Cowboys.AAArghhh!!!! I hate the Cowboys

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Would you have been less angry if it was the Falcons, Bucs or Panthers?

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Does anybody hope he's guilty now?

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^
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that post is pretty bad.

As for signing him I really thought we had a shot at him.

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Only if he signed with the Falcons...F**k the Falcons.

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Delighted to be wrong in the Bucs prediction.

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He could have played tackle for us. Who cares that we drafted Peat. If we had signed Collins he would have been the immediate front runner for one of the tackle spots. I knew they weren't going to draft Collins after they went with Peat, but when you get a chance to sign a top 10 talent as a free agent who cares who you drafted? But he picked the stupid Cowgirls.

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argh **** it, look the Saints had their chance to sign Collins and he picked the Cowboys. Can't hate him there, I think he wanted out of Louisiana too

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I hate the Cowgirls.

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Money move all this was.... Saints will be alright without him.

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If he didn't want to be here, to hell with him!!

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Figures.

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to guarantee 1.75 mill over 3 years or not to guarantee
that was the question
If we did, oh well
if we did not, the front office needs a lobotomy.

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Payton said he was viewed as a guard,he wanted to play as a tackle. He also has less taxes to pay and plays for his team. Simple decision i guess

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tell him whatever he wanted to here and deal with it later. talent this cheap for a team dealing with cap issues is totally stupid. no excuses. they blew it.

The biggest selling point was our cap on two years. Dallas is going to be in a world of hurt when it comes time to resign him

SP can say what he wants .

they blew it.

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I am of the opinion the Saints blew it on this as well. I read at least one report out of Dallas Collins would play Guard. Who knows if that is true but wow if it turns out to be true.

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Disgusting.

• Born and raised in Baton Rouge.
• went to Redemption High
• went LSU
• then ran to the CowPatties.

Benedict Arnold Collins.

But that's alright. Here's toasting the Saints putting a major butt whipping on the CowPatties on their way through the playoffs. He's drinking to Kikaha & Tull carving through that line like melted butter.

Karma.

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He fits perfectly in that organization.