Will Todd Collins Return in 2008?

[Southpaw]

I'm surprised so many people have jumped on the Todd Collins bandwagon... He has performed very well in his short stint as the starter, but it's exactly that kind of knee jerk reaction that gets Brad Johnson cut in favor of Jeff George, and lets Trent Green slip away and go on to be one of the most prolific passers since 2000.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

I'm surprised so many people have jumped on the Todd Collins bandwagon... He has performed very well in his short stint as the starter, but it's exactly that kind of knee jerk reaction that gets Brad Johnson cut in favor of Jeff George, and lets Trent Green slip away and go on to be one of the most prolific passers since 2000.

Trent Green is a perfect example. TG was decent here and great in KC...under Saunders. He is a good example of a QB who perfect for this system and vice versa. It is why I think TC will stick around.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

I'm surprised so many people have jumped on the Todd Collins bandwagon... He has performed very well in his short stint as the starter, but it's exactly that kind of knee jerk reaction that gets Brad Johnson cut in favor of Jeff George, and lets Trent Green slip away and go on to be one of the most prolific passers since 2000.

I don't think getting behind a QB on a 4 game win streak is knee jerk at all. Campbell is still the future of this franchise but right now it's Collins all the way. I don't think anyone is writing off Campbell.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I don't think getting behind a QB on a 4 game win streak is knee jerk at all. Campbell is still the future of this franchise but right now it's Collins all the way. I don't think anyone is writing off Campbell.

My issue is, there are a lot of factors that went in to the four game win streak other than Todd Collins. I do think Collins has played very well in relief of Campbell, but I still think it's far too soon to call him Tom Brady. Backups with nothing to lose come in and play well all the time, and then look like ass when they're actually handed the starting job.

I also think that Collins should remain the starter for the duration of this season, but the talk of building a team around a 37 year old quarterback with zero upside is a bit frustrating, and typical of this team.

[irish]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

My issue is, there are a lot of factors that went in to the four game win streak other than Todd Collins. I do think Collins has played very well in relief of Campbell, but I still think it's far too soon to call him Tom Brady. Backups with nothing to lose come in and play well all the time, and then look like ass when they're actually handed the starting job.

I also think that Collins should remain the starter for the duration of this season, but the talk of building a team around a 37 year old quarterback with zero upside is a bit frustrating, and typical of this team.

If Campbell develops into consistently playing the way Collins has these past 4 games I think Skins fans will consider him a successful QB.

The way Collins is playing who needs upside. He's doing fine just as he is.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

My issue is, there are a lot of factors that went in to the four game win streak other than Todd Collins. I do think Collins has played very well in relief of Campbell, but I still think it's far too soon to call him Tom Brady. Backups with nothing to lose come in and play well all the time, and then look like ass when they're actually handed the starting job.

I also think that Collins should remain the starter for the duration of this season, but the talk of building a team around a 37 year old quarterback with zero upside is a bit frustrating, and typical of this team.

Of course, but it doesn't take a genius to see that Collins is playing great right now. He's helped take this offense to another level.