(03-13-2022, 12:07 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(03-13-2022, 10:55 AM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: Well, with Baalke running things, that wouldn't surprise me at all.

I've been trying to find out any reasons why Dallas would be looking to trade Collins, and, conversely, why the Jaguars should not pursue him.

There was a suspension last year regarding a drug test, where Collins allegedly tried to bribe a person administering the drug test.  Collins was suspended five games, and he has filed a lawsuit challenging those results.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lael-...uspension/

Because of the suspension, there is some question as to whether the contractual guarantees are now voided.  There is also some question as to whether any cap savings that might come with a trade or release wouldn't be realized until after June 1.  But even if Jacksonville would be on the hook for the full $10 million, that's relatively cheap for a starting caliber RT.

When he was out, reserve T Terrence Steele played well.  There supposedly were issues with weight gain and maturity.

There is also talk that the cooper trade and the possible Collins trade/release is the beginning of a rebuild.

But from what I've gathered from various Dallas media figures and fans, the general consensus is that Collins, warts and all, is still the better player and generally should not be traded from a purely talent perspective.  If the asking price for Collins is a 3rd rounder or lower, I definitely make the deal.