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NFL Free Agent Collins Cleared as Suspect

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LinvilleGorge Grand Master

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I actually think we have the best shot to get him. There seem to be maybe 5 teams or so that are in the real running for him. I honestly believe that we put HIM in the best position for him and his future. Play him at LT (which is what he wants). Start him likely (which is what he wants). Already expressed specific interest in playing with his buddy Trai who hyped him up to play. Play on an up and coming team that is poised to do some winning and elevate his profile as his "addition" to the team would coincide with the line playing better (regardless of his actual impact) and the team playing well and winning.

 

Most teams want him as a guard (miami and NO). Most teams won't start him at tackle. I'm not saying it's a lock or anything but I really like our chances.

 

Not sure about that.  Gettleman said he thought there were 4-5 potential NFL LTs in this draft.  Not sure Collins was one of them.  Word is that the Panthers didn't have a 1st round grade on Collins, so that leads me to believe that Gettleman doesn't think he's an NFL LT.

 

If you look at Gettleman's picks, he's a big measurements guy in terms of height/weight.  Almost all of the guys he drafts are prototype size.  Collins isn't a prototype LT in terms of height/weight.  That doesn't mean he can't become a very good NFL LT (Collins is almost identical to Gross in terms of height/weight), but it does make me wonder if Gettleman doesn't envision him as a NFL LT.

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So let me get this straight - he has been "cleared as a suspect" even though the PD said prior to the draft that he was "not a suspect?"

 

"Not considered a suspect" is different than "cleared as a suspect".  The former means that they have no reason to think of him as a suspect at the time, but that could've potentially changed.  The latter means that they have enough information to clearly determine that he wasn't involved.

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Not sure about that. Gettleman said he thought there were 4-5 potential NFL LTs in this draft. Not sure Collins was one of them. Word is that the Panthers didn't have a 1st round grade on Collins, so that leads me to believe that Gettleman doesn't think he's an NFL LT.

If you look at Gettleman's picks, he's a big measurements guy in terms of height/weight. Almost all of the guys he drafts are prototype size. Collins isn't a prototype LT in terms of height/weight. That doesn't mean he can't become a very good NFL LT (Collins is almost identical to Gross in terms of height/weight), but it does make me wonder if Gettleman doesn't envision him as a NFL LT.

Isn't oher like 6'4" 310?

I know LT is a lot more than just that but oher isn't really a prototypical LT

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Not sure about that.  Gettleman said he thought there were 4-5 potential NFL LTs in this draft.  Not sure Collins was one of them.  Word is that the Panthers didn't have a 1st round grade on Collins, so that leads me to believe that Gettleman doesn't think he's an NFL LT.

 

If you look at Gettleman's picks, he's a big measurements guy in terms of height/weight.  Almost all of the guys he drafts are prototype size.  Collins isn't a prototype LT in terms of height/weight.  That doesn't mean he can't become a very good NFL LT (Collins is almost identical to Gross in terms of height/weight), but it does make me wonder if Gettleman doesn't envision him as a NFL LT.

 

He also said measurements could be overcome if said player played as "mean as a rattlesnake".  I think La'el was exactly who he was speaking of!  JMO.

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Not sure about that. Gettleman said he thought there were 4-5 potential NFL LTs in this draft. Not sure Collins was one of them. Word is that the Panthers didn't have a 1st round grade on Collins, so that leads me to believe that Gettleman doesn't think he's an NFL LT.

If you look at Gettleman's picks, he's a big measurements guy in terms of height/weight. Almost all of the guys he drafts are prototype size. Collins isn't a prototype LT in terms of height/weight. That doesn't mean he can't become a very good NFL LT (Collins is almost identical to Gross in terms of height/weight), but it does make me wonder if Gettleman doesn't envision him as a NFL LT.

The Canadian is going to save us all! We are all Le' Foucault.

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Narrows it down a bit. Kinda reminds me of Wharton, still wishful thinking that we will get him.

 

From Rotoworld:

 

"LSU G/T La'El Collins wants to sign with a team that will allow him to play tackle.

Collins is drawing heavy interest after going undrafted last weekend. The Baton Rouge Police should clear Collins' name in the murder of his ex-girlfriend shortly, allowing Collins to sign with a team. Playing tackle will help maximize his earnings on a second contract since he won't be getting paid much the first two years in the league. The Dolphins would seem to be longshots to land Collins with this news, being that they already have LT Branden Albert and RT Ja'Wuan James."
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Former LSU offensive lineman La'el Collins told police was in New Orleans to attend a Pelicans NBA playoff game the night his former girlfriend was murdered, the website TMZ reported Wednesday quoting anonymous sources.

 

Collins has never been a suspect in the case but police wanted him for questioning...

 

The website story says Collins told Baton Rouge police homicide detectives he was in New Orleans with family for an overnight stay on April 24 when Brittney Mills was shot to death in her Baton Rouge apartment

 

The Pelicans played Golden State on Saturday night, April 25. Quoting sources, the story says Collins told police he has texts and emails proving the trip was planned several days in advance, and he has GPS records on his cell phone will back up his story. 

 

 

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2015/05/lsu_lael_collins_alibi_murder.html

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