Veteran G Jahri Evans wasn't taking paycut from Saints

02-13-2016, 12:26 AM

and to think OG Collins was there twice in the 3rd round and they passed on him for a back QB that will never play and a CB with character issues. I swear someone was throwing darts that round to make picks

lee909 · 02-13-2016, 01:56 AM

Cant blame anyone for not touching Collins. His name was in a murder rap,even if he wasn't a suspect. His agent was also saying he might not sign with anyone if he wasn't a first or second round pick. I think there was a deal in place with Dallas if he wasn't selected in the 1/2 round.

NonieT · 02-13-2016, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

and to think OG Collins was there twice in the 3rd round and they passed on him for a back QB that will never play and a CB with character issues. I swear someone was throwing darts that round to make picks

Give it a rest. They passed on him just like 31 other teams did. They did what they had to do.

voodooido · 02-13-2016, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

and to think OG Collins was there twice in the 3rd round and they passed on him for a back QB that will never play and a CB with character issues. I swear someone was throwing darts that round to make picks

Rumor has it Collins told teams not to draft him after the domestic filed. He knew he was going late and wanted to pick his team.

vpheughan · 02-13-2016, 01:28 PM

Even after kicking the tires and seeing what was in the tank? No hometown discount? Just more proof he trusts in Spags!!

MarchingOn · 02-13-2016, 01:29 PM

We knew (or should've known) we need a Guard or Guards. Wish we'd selected Jackson (FL State) with 1 of our 3rd round picks AND Collins in th 7th.

7th normally worth a gamble. Even if Collins sat out grumpy this year we'd have his rights for years. Lesson learned, I hope.

Danno · 02-13-2016, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun83

and to think OG Collins was there twice in the 3rd round and they passed on him for a back QB that will never play and a CB with character issues. I swear someone was throwing darts that round to make picks

Good grief, this again?

He said he wanted to get out of Louisiana.

We did talk to his agent, and was told that.

His agent said if he wasn't selected in round 1, he'd sit out until next season's draft.

There was a chance every week could have been a homecoming for Collins. After he went undrafted because of circumstances out of his control, Collins and his agent had conversations with the Saints, among other teams.

“I think he was looking forward to an opportunity further away from home than close to home, and I understand that,” Saints coach Sean Payton said. “I had several conversations, and we did our work and research on it. I think he found a good fit.”

Collins, however, said his decision to leave Louisiana had nothing to do with his questioning in the death of a former girlfriend just six days before the draft.

“Definitely a big-time decision for me as far as where I want to spend my career, things I want to do,” Collins said. “I looked at it that way. Definitely wasn’t an emotional decision. More of a business decision.”

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowbo...e-a-homecoming

Danno · 02-13-2016, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by MarchingOn

We knew (or should've known) we need a Guard or Guards. Wish we'd selected Jackson (FL State) with 1 of our 3rd round picks AND Collins in th 7th.

7th normally worth a gamble. Even if Collins sat out grumpy this year we'd have his rights for years. Lesson learned, I hope.

Nope, if he sits out a season you lose his rights and he's eligible for the draft.

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lee909 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,803 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Veteran G Jahri Evans wasn't taking paycut from Saints Cant blame anyone for not touching Collins. His name was in a murder rap,even if he wasn't a suspect. His agent was also saying he might not sign with anyone if he wasn't a first or second round pick. I think there was a deal in place with Dallas if he wasn't selected in the 1/2 round. SloMotion likes this.

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NonieT 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 921	Re: Veteran G Jahri Evans wasn't taking paycut from Saints Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 and to think OG Collins was there twice in the 3rd round and they passed on him for a back QB that will never play and a CB with character issues. I swear someone was throwing darts that round to make picks Give it a rest. They passed on him just like 31 other teams did. They did what they had to do.
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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,766	Re: Veteran G Jahri Evans wasn't taking paycut from Saints Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 and to think OG Collins was there twice in the 3rd round and they passed on him for a back QB that will never play and a CB with character issues. I swear someone was throwing darts that round to make picks Rumor has it Collins told teams not to draft him after the domestic filed. He knew he was going late and wanted to pick his team.
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MarchingOn 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 387 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Veteran G Jahri Evans wasn't taking paycut from Saints We knew (or should've known) we need a Guard or Guards. Wish we'd selected Jackson (FL State) with 1 of our 3rd round picks AND Collins in th 7th. 7th normally worth a gamble. Even if Collins sat out grumpy this year we'd have his rights for years. Lesson learned, I hope.

02-13-2016, 03:17 PM	#17
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Veteran G Jahri Evans wasn't taking paycut from Saints Originally Posted by RaginCajun83 and to think OG Collins was there twice in the 3rd round and they passed on him for a back QB that will never play and a CB with character issues. I swear someone was throwing darts that round to make picks Good grief, this again? He said he wanted to get out of Louisiana. We did talk to his agent, and was told that. His agent said if he wasn't selected in round 1, he'd sit out until next season's draft. There was a chance every week could have been a homecoming for Collins. After he went undrafted because of circumstances out of his control, Collins and his agent had conversations with the Saints, among other teams. “I think he was looking forward to an opportunity further away from home than close to home, and I understand that,” Saints coach Sean Payton said. “I had several conversations, and we did our work and research on it. I think he found a good fit.” Collins, however, said his decision to leave Louisiana had nothing to do with his questioning in the death of a former girlfriend just six days before the draft. “Definitely a big-time decision for me as far as where I want to spend my career, things I want to do,” Collins said. “I looked at it that way. Definitely wasn’t an emotional decision. More of a business decision.” http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas-cowbo...e-a-homecoming Rsanders24 likes this.

02-13-2016, 03:19 PM	#18
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Veteran G Jahri Evans wasn't taking paycut from Saints Originally Posted by MarchingOn We knew (or should've known) we need a Guard or Guards. Wish we'd selected Jackson (FL State) with 1 of our 3rd round picks AND Collins in th 7th. 7th normally worth a gamble. Even if Collins sat out grumpy this year we'd have his rights for years. Lesson learned, I hope. Nope, if he sits out a season you lose his rights and he's eligible for the draft.