Tag Archives: Kerry Collins
The Colts agreed to terms Wednesday with former Giants QB Kerry Collins, who may be asked to come right in and start if Peyton Manning hasn’t completely recovered from offseason neck surgery when the season opens Sept. 11. The signing has drawn mixed reviews…
“We don’t even know him, we ain’t vanilla, man, we ain’t no simple offense,” receiver Reggie Wayne said. “So for him to come in here and be the starter, I don’t see it. I think that’s a step back.”
Tagged Indianapolis Colts, Kerry Collins, Peyton Manning |
Kerry Collins, who led the Giants to Super Bowl XXXV in January 2001, announced his retirement from the NFL today. Collins played 16 seasons in the NFL – five with the New York Giants – and threw for 40,441 yards, 11th on the league’s all-time list. In addition to the Giants, he played for the Panthers, Saints, Raiders, Ravens, and most recently, the Titans.
“The past several months have brought on much introspection, and I have decided that while my desire to compete on Sundays is still and always will be there, my willingness to commit to the preparation necessary to play another season has waned to a level that I feel is no longer adequate to meet the demands of the position,” Collins said in a statement released today.
My greatest Kerry Collins memory took place on January 14, 2001, when the Giants beat the Vikings, 41-0, at Giants Stadium to win the NFC Championship. Collins threw five touchdown passes - and had 381 total passing yards - as Big Blue got on the scoreboard early and often, leading 34-0 at the half. Things just seemed so automatic for Collins and the Giants that day, and what made it even more special was having the great Pat Summerall calling the game on TV.
Tagged Kerry Collins, New York Giants, NFL |
Giants DC Perry Fewell interviewed for the vacant Tennessee Titans’ head coaching position yesterday. He is one of four candidates being considered for the job left open by the departure of Jeff Fisher, who left the Titans last week after a 16-year run.
Tennessee also interviewed Falcons’ OC Mike Mularkey yesterday and have previously spoken with two internal candidates: OC Mike Heimerdinger and OL coach Mike Munchak.
as per John Glennon of The Tennesssean…..
Fewell, reached by phone after his interview, said he sees promise on both sides of the ball for the Titans, who beat the Giants 29-10 in Week 3 last season.
“They’ve got some very talented players,” Fewell said. “I like it because it’s a good young core of players also. I think you win the game up front, and they definitely have some good defensive linemen.
“They have some good solid linebackers and the secondary is very, very strong. It’s a good group of young men to work with, to win football games with and win championships with.”
Fewell acknowledged the need for help at quarterback, with the looming departure of Vince Young and the potential loss of Kerry Collins.
“That would be the challenge,” he said. “They have one of the best backs in the league and a great offensive line. They have very talented receivers. So just adding another piece to that puzzle should help the Titans win the division and then enter the playoffs.”
Read: Cards’ Whisenhunt Endorses Fewell for Titans’ Job
Tagged Jeff Fisher, Kerry Collins, Mike Heimerdinger, Mike Mularkey, Mike Munchak, New York Giants Blogs, Perry Fewell, Tennessee Titans, vince young |
January 28, 2001….Super Bowl XXXV…..Ravens 34, Giants 7
In one of the lowest points in my 45-year history of watching the team, the Giants’ performance in Super Bowl XXXV has got to be as disappointing as they come…
The Giants had just crushed the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game, 41-0 and appeared to be a legit Super Bowl team. But the Ravens defense was one for the ages in 2000.
They manhandled the Giants easily in the big game, outhustling and out-executing Big Blue – and even intimidating them, which was the biggest embarrassment.
Some experts pointed to the poor preparation of head coach Jim Fassel, who took his team to the movies during Super Bowl week while the AFC Champion Baltimore Ravens were all business.
On the first play of the game, Giants’ QB Kerry Collins threw short pass that was broken up by MLB Ray Lewis, who went into his routine, whipping the Ravens into a froth. The Giants looked – and played – scared the remainder of the game, leaving many of the faithful embarrassed to say they were Giant fans….
Fassel’s approach to the Super Bowl may be the reason he has not been offered a head coaching job since being dismissed by the Giants in 2003.
Tagged Baltimore Ravens, Jim Fassel, Kerry Collins, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, New York Giants Blogs, NFC Championship Game, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XXXV |
No, you haven’t traveled back to 2003. Kerry Collins led the Titans past Philadelphia earlier this afternoon, and by doing so has given the Giants a golden opportunity tomorrow night.
With a win over a drowning Dallas team, the Giants will break the tie for 1st in the NFC East. A win would also place New York in a two-way tie with Atlanta for 1st in the NFC.
Atlanta defeated Cincinnati today to advance to 5-2. The Falcons (and the Giants should they win) are a 1/2 a game behind the Jets and Steelers for 1st in the NFL.
Tagged Falcons, giants, Jets, Kerry Collins, Steelers |
When the Titans come to town tomorrow, Vince Young will be under center as Tennessee’s starting quarterback. After he was benched last week, however, and given what’s taken place with quarterbacks around the league so far this season, Kerry Collins may get a shot at some point during Sunday’s game. Basically, if Young plays well he stays in. If not, don’t be surprised if Jeff Fisher goes to Collins just like he did last week in the Titans’ 19-11 loss to the Steelers. This despite the fact that Fisher said this week that Young is, and will continue to be, the starting quarterback.
Young had two interceptions and a fumble in the loss last week, and he was benched for the fourth quarter. Immediately after lifting Young, Fisher said he did it to jump-start his team, and that there’s no quarterback controversy in Tennessee. We’ve heard that before, however. Andy Reid said the same thing one day about Kevin Kolb. The next day, Michael Vick was the Eagles’ starter.
Young was Collins’ backup last year when the Titans started 0-6. The Titans are 1-1 as they head into East Rutherford. Young will have to play well or else Collins will get the chance to reintroduce himself to Giants’ fans.
Tagged Kerry Collins, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, vince young |
Unprepared, understaffed, under-pressure and uncertain this NY Giants team has what it takes. Now, I love a year when the NY Giants are flying below the radar. I love a year when the “big mouth” Jets are telling the world how great they are; however, 2010 is starting to concern the Big Blue.
Injuries – 5 players key players came into camp recovering from recent surgery and at least 10 more have been injured this camp. The offensive line is fragmented and the 2nd team defensive backs look, well….overwhelmed!
Tagged Adrian Tracy, Antrel Rolle, Jeff Garcia, Jeremy Shockey, Jonathan Goff, Keith Bulluck, Kerry Collins, Perry Fewell |
With final cuts days away, the Giants find themselves in a precarious position. Injuries have thrown the availability of several key players into question and providing adequate depth to remedy the situation may force the team to cut players that deserve to stay.
To help untangle the mess, I’ll be posting installments that break down the depth at each position group over the next week. Today we continue with the backup QB situation.
For the first time since 2004, the Giants have a roster issue at quarterback. Ever since Eli was moved ahead of veteran Kurt Warner, this particular area was not given much attention in terms of competition.
For the past two years, David Carr was entrenched as the one and only backup. A former first overall pick, Carr had significant starting experience under his belt. Carr has since left the team to pursue a battle for the starting job in San Francisco (he is currently losing to Alex Smith).
Carr’s departure was a disappointment to the front office, as they tried to lure him back into the fold. The true blow however, was the organization’s failure to procure a veteran backup of the same caliber.
Jim Sorgi, who spent several years backing up Peyton Manning, was the free agent New York chose to sign. The fact that he was Peyton’s understudy may seem like a selling point, but it isn’t. Peyton does not often miss time. The Colt superstar is currently second on the list of active QBs with the most consecutive starts.
Tagged Eli Manning, Jim Sorgi, Kerry Collins, Peyton Manning, Rhett Bomar |
