HoosierCat Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 OT La’el Collins visiting the #Bengals, sources tell me and @RapSheet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 Don't let him leave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 Cowboys zone says Collins visiting. Any bets on where they go? With who? I’ll have the Steak Burrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 They are at Jeff Ruby's as we speak Pollack, the rest of the oline and Burrow, per a source with knowledge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Bring it home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Hilton and Reader lobbying Colllins on Twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 GET THIS DONE BENGALS !!! I will lose my shit… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Fixing C, RG, and RT is about as good a scenario as was possible. Draft Linderbaum and you fix all four positions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 50 minutes ago, Wraith said: They are at Jeff Ruby's as we speak Pollack, the rest of the oline and Burrow, per a source with knowledge. That is quite a thing. His teammates, position coach, and the QB take him to dinner. Speaks volumes about this team and it’s leadership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 42 minutes ago, COB said: That is quite a thing. His teammates, position coach, and the QB take him to dinner. Speaks volumes about this team and it’s leadership. Or everyone loves a free steak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 I love free steak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 I love steak free or not...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 How dare you both. Burrow’s inspiring leadership is no laughing matter. Take the NFL seriously ***damnit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted March 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 38 minutes ago, COB said: Burrow’s inspiring leadership is no laughing matter. Especially when it comes with a side of steak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 That’s how you know you’re a man. “Any sides with that, sir?” “Yes, I’ll have a side. Of steak.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 10 hours ago, Wraith said: They are at Jeff Ruby's as we speak Pollack, the rest of the oline and Burrow, per a source with knowledge. Now reports are that Collins arrived some time last night but was not at the dinner. There was a dinner at Ruby’s, Collins wasn’t there. I’ve assigned 3 former government intelligence analysts to study the situation and produce a report for us. We’ll know the meaning of this by this afternoon. Also, watching the Browns dumpster fire is one of the things that makes the NFL so fun to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Let’s hope they get a done deal, if he leaves and goes to Denver or elsewhere, I’m not sure the Bengals are going to get into a bidding war. Guess will see, but Let’s Go and get a deal done now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 1 hour ago, COB said: Now reports are that Collins arrived some time last night but was not at the dinner. There was a dinner at Ruby’s, Collins wasn’t there. I’ve assigned 3 former government intelligence analysts to study the situation and produce a report for us. We’ll know the meaning of this by this afternoon. Also, watching the Browns dumpster fire is one of the things that makes the NFL so fun to follow. Maybe they will go back tonight....afterall who gets enough steak....except Pat Mahomes who apparently eats his with ketchup, the freak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Why besides cap problems did the Cowboys cut Collins ? Do they have another stud tackle already to replace him ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 The good news is the Bengals have been appropriately aggressive and got him to Cincy first. That should also mean that the outlines of money have been discussed and are generally acceptable to Collins' camp. If so, need to close the deal and not let him leave without signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 I found this from ESPN: The move will save the Cowboys $10 million, which will come off the books in June. However, he will count $8.7 million against the 2023 salary cap. Had the Cowboys opted to release Collins without the designation or traded him, they would have saved just $1.3 million. The Cowboys had trade discussions with teams at the NFL scouting combine and had given Collins' agents, Deryk Gilmore and Peter Schaffer, the ability to seek a trade. The New England Patriotshad interest, just as they did in Amari Cooper, according to sources, but Collins' contract was an issue. Collins figures to have a good market with the Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets among potential suitors. For the Cowboys, the release of Collins means Terence Steele will move into the starting role at right tackle. Collins signed a five-year, $50 million contract extension in 2019 that carried guaranteed money into this season. However, a five-game suspension last year for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy voided the $6.48 million in guarantees. Over the past two seasons, Collins missed 21 of 33 games to injury or suspension. He did not play in 2020 because of hip surgery and started 10 of the 12 games he played in 2022. The Cowboys' offensive line is beginning a transition. Left guard Connor Williams agreed to a deal with the Dolphins. The Cowboys have Connor McGovern available to replace Williams, but could look to the draft -- specifically in the first round at No. 24 -- for a guard or center. Collins signed with the Cowboys in 2015 as an undrafted free agent after circumstances saw him go from a potential first-round selection to not selected at all after his name was connected to a murder investigation. The Cowboys signed him after a dinner at Jerry Jones' house in which he was joined by coaches and soon-to-be teammates. He began his career at left guard but missed 13 games in 2016 because of a toe injury that required surgery. In 2017, Collins moved to right tackle and started 47 of the next 48 games. He had his best season in 2019, but the hip injury has hurt his productivity since. The Cowboys signed Steele as an undrafted free agent in 2020, and he has started 27 games in his first two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, GapControl said: Why besides cap problems did the Cowboys cut Collins ? Do they have another stud tackle already to replace him ? He also had a suspension for trying to bribe drug testers......but Terrance Steele is the heir apparent and they need some cap relief. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Just now, Wraith said: He also had a suspension for trying to bribe drug testers......but Terrance Steele is the heir apparent and they need some cap relief. I can see why he tried to bribe them. He had over 6 mill guaranteed money voided bc of that suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 31 minutes ago, GapControl said: Why besides cap problems did the Cowboys cut Collins ? Do they have another stud tackle already to replace him ? Its layers deep. They do have a player they like better. It's my speculation that Collins is in the elevated drug program meaning he could be 1 strike away from a big suspension. Local media and fans say things that are concerning from a football perspective. I was not in favor of trading for him because you take on his contract and $10m cap hit with his baggage and simply isn't the player PFF says he is in 2021. We'll see if they get a deal and how much it is. I hope its a short term prove it deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted March 18, 2022 Report Share Posted March 18, 2022 Is he signed yet? *click refresh* Is he signed yet? *click refresh* Is he signed yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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