Jalen Collins signed to practice squad

[Brylok]

Originally Posted by Butter

There is an order of magnitude in the difference of the risk in Gordon vs this kid who signed to the practice squad.

That's true, but I'm just getting tired of Quincy Wilson.

[VeveJones007]

Originally Posted by rm1369

After the “building the culture” mantra about free agency it seems like an odd signing. Have to think Ballard really believes Collins can get his shit together. That it’s not just based on a gamble on talent. Either way, I like low risk, high reward type moves.

Perhaps this indicates that Ballard is happy with how the team's leadership is shaping up.

[rm1369]

Originally Posted by VeveJones007

Perhaps this indicates that Ballard is happy with how the team's leadership is shaping up.

Could be. I can’t find it right now, but I believe there was a quote from Ballard about the team being further along than he anticipated. This could be an indication of that. If so I hope it extends to free agency this offseason as well.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Brylok

Let Quincy Wilson ride the pine and give this kid a shot if he's ready.

This isn't about his talent, it's about his commitment. He's on double secret probation. He pops another positive, he is DONE. Two years. No one will give a thin dime to sign him. THIS IS IT.

So let him bust his ass in practice and make it to his meetings and see if he cares. Its a second chance that most people never get. Let him prove he's committed. Even if he doesnt play until next years preseason. It's a draft pick, and if he bombs out, then they did the right thing.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Originally Posted by rm1369

Could be. I can’t find it right now, but I believe there was a quote from Ballard about the team being further along than he anticipated. This could be an indication of that. If so I hope it extends to free agency this offseason as well.

I'm sure Ballard has probably said similar things in different interviews - but recently, VeveJones007 posted a snippet from a Holder podcast which stated that the team was ahead of his initial schedule. I linked the post below:

http://coltfreaks.com/forum/showpost...&postcount=184

[Chaka]

Originally Posted by rm1369

After the “building the culture” mantra about free agency it seems like an odd signing. Have to think Ballard really believes Collins can get his shit together. That it’s not just based on a gamble on talent. Either way, I like low risk, high reward type moves.

In a strange way I’m disappointed with this signing.