Collins out for year....

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Son of a bitch!

Peprah was a starter for us a year ago, he can do it again. I'd like to see another vet added as depth though.

If mods want to move this---feel free. Figure the new news was worthy of it's own thread.

They will just change the title and tie it in with a 15 page post from when he was drafted

Is it time to trade James Jones for a veteran FS?

That sucks!

No...it is time to start Peprah and add some depth.

Edit: directed at PackerFreak.

lets play 18 games

What are we down so far.

#1 CB
#1 DL
#1 S

Two pro bowlers and a guy we have high hopes for....F me

Definitely don't trade for someone. I would say either elevate Levine from the PS or find a Matt Wilhelm-type free agent. Darren Sharper anyone?

Tramon will probably be back this week. That helps a lot.

Do we ever get an injury that isn't year ending? I swear to God...

Watch the Tramon Williams saga...let's see that play out. MUTHERF*@&!!!!

Did MM have an update on Pickett or Tramon in the presser?

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Originally posted by Grave Digger:
Darren Sharper anyone?

Bite your tongue right now.

Terrible news for several reasons. Time to step it up again and overcome. Just like last year.

What's worrisome is that MM was vague about his career as a whole.

One horribly unlucky twist and it could all be over. Horrible.

This year is starting to look more and more like last year regarding injuries.

Collins with a possible career ending injury. Neal and Zombo may not see action again this season. So'oto out for who knows how long.

I've seen this movie before. Didn't care for it the first time around, hate it even more the second time.

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Originally posted by antiworst:
Do we ever get an injury that isn't year ending? I swear to God...

Incredible, isn't it? I thought we were due to catch a break with injuries after last season, but that's obviously not the case. Well, nobody said repeating would be easy.

Very sorry to hear this. While Peprah can do a fine job, no Nick Collins is a huge loss.

Did he displace a disk?

Man, on the replay it just didn't look that bad.

Peprah steps in, Burnett steps up.

MD Jennings active on game day, Levine elevated from PS.

Wow, stunning news after things were hopefully looking up. Ugh, just can't seem to shake the injury bug every year. Hopefully this isn't a career threatening thing. Never can take neck injuries lightly

Just awful news here!

C-Wood at SS and Shields at CB?

No to CWood at SS. Peprah can play that position. We need Wood in the slot and Williams/Shields at the corners. This last game clearly showed that.

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Originally posted by Orlando Wolf:
C-Wood at SS and Shields at CB?

Thats an idea, but you have to look at the domino effect. This means Bush is on the field 85% of the snaps. (Thats how often we play nickle)

I would prefer Peprah 100% of the snaps over Bush at 85%.

You got it, Brain! If Wood isn't in the slot, it takes too may options away from our D and makes it too vulnerable and predictable. We need the full bunch of weapons at CB and slot so SS doesn't have to man cover too often.

Peprah's a smart player. He just doesn't have the physical skills of Collins. It's a blow, but they can make it work. S&*# happens.

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Originally posted by packerboi:


it just didn't look that bad.

It sure didn't.

Conjecture here, maybe there was no immediate damage, but the CT found he has spinal stenosis like Tim Lewis, Terrance Murphy, Gary Berry, etc...

I'd be surprised if he plays again. If it's over, at least he went out with a ring - not to mention a play that will live forever in Super Bowl history.

This is a huge hit. I feel he is the best player on our defense, and he is my favorite current Packer.

Tough hit. I still feel we can survive decently without him, but another loss of a guy like Woodson/Matthews could turn this defense on their head.


Stay healthy GB, and hopefully this isnt a career ender for 36.

I won't speculate on whether or not its career ending. Just hope for the best

**** **** gaddam

#goddammitsomuch

I agree. As much as I want Collins back, he is a young man and should not jeopardize the rest of his life and his mobility by trying to come back from a "neck injury." Collins seems like a decent person, and his family needs him healthy and well even more than does the Packers. There are times when one's priorities have to be re-examined. A football player with a neck injury is one of those times.

Are you listening, too, Peyton Manning?

Sounds reminiscent of Tim Lewis. I agree with Stevie. Don't eff with this Nick, if you're done you're done.

Possibly career ending? That is horrible.

Best wishes to Nick. He'll always have a special place in my heart for being the first Ted Thompson "reach" that got the mouth breathers in a lather.

Charlie Peprah, you're up.

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Originally posted by Packdog:
Conjecture here, maybe there was no immediate damage, but the CT found he has spinal stenosis like Terrance Murphy, Gary Berry, etc...

Hope it isn't career ending but that crossed my mind as well.

One of my favorite GBP plays ever.

Tough, tough loss. Always thought Nick was underrated despite Pro Bowls.

The team can't afford to lose another starter amongst the back 4/5.

If House can ever get on the field that gives Capers the option of looking at Bush as a back-up safety (remember they were looking at moving Bush to safety last pre-season) but his ball skills remain a huge weakness. Developing House may allow more flexibility with Woodson, however.

Right now I see the team sticking with the current roster, maybe bringing Anthony Levine back as insurance. MD Jennings is also a gamer and I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the mix more.

Good thing Burnett is looking fully recovered. Aside from the occasional brain cramp Morgan has played very well so far, especially in run support. His physical tools compare favorably with Nick's.

In TT and Capers I trust. But again, tough loss. Hope this doesn't end Nick's career.

Any doubt why these guys try to get paid up front in bonus....and wanted less time to free agency.

Absolute prime of his career. Agree with JJ...his pick in the Superbowl and run back gave my Mother in Law a whole new perspective of my fandum

Take all the time you need, Nick !!!

Packer Nation is praying for you and your family.