Nick Collins: 2011 Green Bay Packers Evaluation and Report Card
Nick Collins
1) Introduction: Over the last two and half decades, the number 36 has been kind to the safety position in Green Bay. LeRoy Butler was an All-Pro wearing the number during the Packers’ run in the 1990′s, and Nick Collins has now established himself as one of the NFL’s top game-breakers at the position with the same two digits. In six seasons leading...
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Collins' career hinges on March appointment
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Nick Collins will find out in March whether he is able to continue his NFL career or will be forced into early retirement.
The 28-year-old safety for the Green Bay Packers, who suffered a severe neck injury in Week 2 on an attempted tackle, had spinal fusion surgery in late September and missed the remainder of this season. Collins had been named to the Pro Bowl...
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Morgan Burnett: 2011 Green Bay Packers Evaluation and Report Card
Morgan Burnett
1) Introduction: Drafted in the third round of the 2010 draft, Burnett won himself the starting safety job alongside Nick Collins to begin his rookie season. Just four weeks in, however, Burnett blew out his ACL and missed the rest of the year, which included the Packers run to the Super Bowl. The knee was back to full strength in time for the start of Packers’...
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Collins' career hinges on March appointment
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Nick Collins will find out in March whether he is able to continue his NFL career or will be forced into early retirement.
The 28-year-old safety for the Green Bay Packers, who suffered a severe neck injury in Week 2 on an attempted tackle, had spinal fusion surgery in late September and missed the remainder of this season. Collins had been named to the Pro Bowl...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin
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23 days ago
Packers Won't Find Out About FS Nick Collins Until March
Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins, who had spinal fusion surgery in late September, meets with his surgeon in March. If everything checks out, Collins will return next season according to Rob Reischel of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, if there's any doubt whatsoever, Collins will retire and spend far more time with his family. "It's cut-and-dried. If the doctor...
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16 days ago
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16 days ago
Packers' Collins to hear update on neck injury in March
Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins is scheduled to meet with doctors in March to learn how he is recovering from a neck injury, which will determine whether he decides to retire or return next season.
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14 days ago
Packers Roster Transactions: What’s Up With Nick Collins?
In week 2, starting safety Nick Collins was lost for the year with a neck injury, and yesterday it was announced that Collins underwent neck surgery. Head coach Mike McCarthy was completely devastated when announcing the news to the media and insisted that there is a 0% chance that Collins will play another down in 2011. And yet, nearly two weeks later, Collins remains on the team...
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October 01, 2011
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October 01, 2011
Green Bay Packers Safety Nick Collins Goes on Injured Reserve
Nick Collins left the Panthers game on a stretcher after suffering a neck injury in the 4th quarter.
Safety Nick Collins, a three-time Pro Bowler for the Green Bay Packers, will finish the year on injured reserve after suffering a neck injury against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The heartbreaking news was delivered as the first point of order in Mike McCarthy’s press conference...
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September 19, 2011
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September 19, 2011
Packers' Collins: 'It's been a great ride for me'
GREEN BAY, Wis. Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins isnt talking like a player who expects to play football again.The neck injury Collins suffered in Week 2 not only cost him the rest of this season but has the 28-year-old preparing for a premature end to his NFL career.Its been a great ride for me, Collins said Wednesday. The success that Ive had over these past years that Ive...
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November 03, 2011
PAIN IN THE NECK
Injury threatens Collins' career
After having neck surgery on Friday, the Packers' safety will have to wait six months before he'll know if he'll ever step on the field again.
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September 30, 2011
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September 30, 2011
GET WELL SOON
Nick Collins sends fans message after surgery
Packers safety Nick Collins is grateful to the fans!
After suffering a serious neck injury in week 2 of the NFL season, Nick underwent cervical fusion surgery to repair the damage done on the field. It is unclear if Collins will ever play again, but he is doing his best to get by. Nick released this inspirational video thanking the fans for all their thoughts and...
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October 06, 2011
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October 06, 2011
Packers: Nick Collins’ Injury Prompts Plenty of Replacement Rumors
Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins won’t be returning to the field anytime soon.
After sustaining a season ending neck injury during Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers, Collins now awaits the verdict from spinal specialists in the coming weeks, a call which could decide his long term fate with both the team and his career.
Originally, Collins’ injury appeared far less...
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September 20, 2011
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September 20, 2011
Green Bay Packers: Most Pressing Offseason Needs
No. 5: Address Coverage Issues at Safety
Many people will probably look back on the Packers’ season and assume that there is glaring need in the secondary. The situation isn’t quite that dire, as the team led the NFL in interceptions with 31. Sure the team also allowed the most passing yards per game (299.8), but that was really the fault of an anemic pass rush and...
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Collins goes off field in stretcher
Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins sustained what is believed to be a head/neck injury early in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium and was removed from the field on a stretcher.
The injury occurred with 12:15 remaining, when quarterback Cam Newton completed a 12-yard pass to Jonathan Stewart. Collins appeared to be struck in the helmet by Stewart's knee during the...
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September 18, 2011
Packers S Collins hospitalized overnight
Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins remained hospitalized overnight in Charlotte, N.C., after suffering a neck injury in Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers.
The team said that Collins was undergoing observation but had normal feeling and complete movement in his extremities.
Collins was carted off the field on a stretcher in the fourth quarter after his head slammed...
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September 18, 2011
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September 18, 2011
Collins Coming To Defense's Rescue?
With communication errors leading to a bunch of big plays against what had been a stingy Packers defense, injured Pro Bowl safety Nick Collins hopes his insight will be part of the solution.
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November 09, 2011
Tim Lewis can relate to Collins' neck injury
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- It will be five-to-six more months before its known whether Packers safety Nick Collins will ever be able to play football again after suffering a neck injury on Sept. 18.
Nearly 25 years earlier to the date, the career of former Packers cornerback Tim Lewis was ended with a neck injury.
Collins underwent surgery on Sept. 29, but that option was never even presented...
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October 06, 2011
Green Bay Packers 2010 Player Evaluations – Defense – Nick Collins
1) Introduction: When the Packers lost Darren Sharper after the 2004 season, they were in desperate need of a suitable replacement at safety. Nick Collins was their answer. Drafted in the second round of 2005, he was an instant starter and has missed only three complete games in his career. The 2008 season would be...
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February 19, 2011
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February 19, 2011
Report: Packers' Collins OK after injury
The Green Bay Packers' Pro-Bowl safety Nick Collins is reportedly in good condition after he was carted off the field with an upper body injury in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, CBS Sports reported.
Collins, who appeared to have suffered a head or neck injury, has movement in all extremities and his CT scan was negative, according to CBS Sports.
Collins...
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September 18, 2011
Nick Collins Emotional Thank You After Surgery
Packers safety Nick Collins is grateful to the fans!
After suffering a serious neck injury in week 2 of the NFL season, Nick underwent cervical fusion surgery to repair the damage done on the field. It is unclear if Collins will ever play again, but he is doing his best to get by. Nick released this inspirational video thanking the fans for all their thoughts and prayers and lets...
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October 06, 2011
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October 06, 2011
Collins Says He’s Enjoying Time Off During Lockout
During a personal appearance in Milwaukee on Friday, Packers Pro Bowl safety Nick Collins admitted that he’s enjoying the additional time he’s spent with his family during the lockout.
“A lot of guys like me are enjoying the extra time with their families, and we get to let our bodies heal,” Collins said according to WBAY-TV in Green Bay. “But you miss...
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May 22, 2011
Packers S Collins out for season with neck injury
Safety Nick Collins is out for the season after injuring his neck in the Green Bay Packers' victory at Carolina on Sunday.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy says Collins spent the night in the hospital and arrived back in Green Bay Monday afternoon. After meeting with the team's medical staff, they determined his season was over.
The team was not willing to disclose specifics...
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September 19, 2011
Collins: 'It's been a great ride for me'
GREEN BAY, Wis. Green Bay Packers safety Nick Collins isn't talking like a player who expects to play football again.
The neck injury Collins suffered in Week 2 not only cost him the rest of this season, but has the 28-year-old preparing for a premature end to his NFL career.
"It's been a great ride for me," Collins said Wednesday. "The success that I've had over these past years...
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November 03, 2011
The Green Bay Packers lose safety Nick Collins for the season
The Packers have lost safety Nick Collins for the season with a serious neck injury. Collins played in both games for the Packers this year and he had 12 tackles, 1 pass defensed and 1 forced fumble. Collins has now played in 95 games in his first 7 years with the Packers and he has 419 tackles, 67 passes defensed, 21 interceptions (4 returned for TDs), 1 sack, 6 forced fumbles...
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September 20, 2011
Packers Send Nick Collins to IR; Ray Dominguez Elevated to 53-Man Roster
The Green Bay Packers finally placed injured safety Nick Collins (neck) on IR Wednesday, as the Packers used his vacated roster spot to elevate G/T Ray Dominguez from the practice squad in an effort to bolster an offensive line that has been ravaged by injuries.
Collins, a three-time All-Pro, was hurt in Week 2 against the Panthers as he attempted to make a tackle on Carolina running...
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October 12, 2011
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October 12, 2011
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