Zorn wants Collins back

[BrudLee]

I would suggest that perhaps Zorn doesn't especially want Collins back with the team. Even the staunchest defenders of Collins would say that he is a system guy, and we are going to a new system.

Zorn probably realizes that there are a number of fans who love what Collins did for this team last year, and if he makes no effort to re-sign Todd, he will be excoriated by the fans and pundits. So he says he wants him here, but makes no strong effort to keep him. That way it's a financial issue, and he can't be raked over the coals.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by BrudLee

I would suggest that perhaps Zorn doesn't especially want Collins back with the team. Even the staunchest defenders of Collins would say that he is a system guy, and we are going to a new system.

Zorn probably realizes that there are a number of fans who love what Collins did for this team last year, and if he makes no effort to re-sign Todd, he will be excoriated by the fans and pundits. So he says he wants him here, but makes no strong effort to keep him. That way it's a financial issue, and he can't be raked over the coals.

I doubt that Zorn is making a decision like this based on his concern over public perception.

Nobody is going to fault a new coach for bringing in his own guys, especially at the QB postion when the new HC is a QB guru.

I think Collins really proved himself last year and he earned a lot of respect in the process. He's a smart guy and the WCO would seem to be a good fit for him. I think it would be a smart move to retain him.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I doubt that Zorn is making a decision like this based on his concern over public perception.

Nobody is going to fault a new coach for bringing in his own guys, especially at the QB postion when the new HC is a QB guru.

I think Collins really proved himself last year and he earned a lot of respect in the process. He's a smart guy and the WCO would seem to be a good fit for him. I think it would be a smart move to retain him.

There just might be enough teams turned off by his age to get him at a backup price.

Chances are still worse than 50/50 though.