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		<title>By: staffordsyear</title>
		<link>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/25/packers-will-release-nick-collins/#comment-1750876</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In detroit at the moment we love players that have talent but are stricken with concussions, foot problems,torn up knees or high...or both!..so if the doc gives ya the green light come to dtown! We could use some depth at safety.

I forgot anger issues..go lions!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In detroit at the moment we love players that have talent but are stricken with concussions, foot problems,torn up knees or high&#8230;or both!..so if the doc gives ya the green light come to dtown! We could use some depth at safety.</p>
<p>I forgot anger issues..go lions!</p>
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		<title>By: storcb79</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:54:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lost Collins and Won the title for most passing yards EVER given up in a season. This HURTS. I dont see why we dont keep him around a month or two longer and get more doctor&#039;s opinions. They say they are concerned for his health but he has the same chance of getting hurt in GB than he does anywhere else in the country. Ultimately it is up to Nick so let him play in GB if that is what he wants! McCarthy/Thompson are not protecting him at all by cutting him if he steps foot on the field somehwere else.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lost Collins and Won the title for most passing yards EVER given up in a season. This HURTS. I dont see why we dont keep him around a month or two longer and get more doctor&#8217;s opinions. They say they are concerned for his health but he has the same chance of getting hurt in GB than he does anywhere else in the country. Ultimately it is up to Nick so let him play in GB if that is what he wants! McCarthy/Thompson are not protecting him at all by cutting him if he steps foot on the field somehwere else.</p>
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		<title>By: stavreafavre</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Burnett took over most of Collins&#039; duties - except, you know, making sure people were in the right place, being a good tackler... little stuff like that. Packers REALLY need to find another safety, maybe the kid from LSU.
Good luck to Nick in life After Football.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Burnett took over most of Collins&#8217; duties &#8211; except, you know, making sure people were in the right place, being a good tackler&#8230; little stuff like that. Packers REALLY need to find another safety, maybe the kid from LSU.<br />
Good luck to Nick in life After Football.</p>
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		<title>By: beedubyatoo</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:42:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[chrisritch93 says: 
Apr 25, 2012 12:06 PM 
Raiders will sign him if healthy
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Hey numb nuts.  The Packers wouldn&#039;t cut him if he was healthy!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>chrisritch93 says:<br />
Apr 25, 2012 12:06 PM<br />
Raiders will sign him if healthy<br />
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<p>Hey numb nuts.  The Packers wouldn&#8217;t cut him if he was healthy!</p>
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		<title>By: swagger52</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At this very moment, somewhere, Greg Williams is looking to pay somebody for a neck massage.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At this very moment, somewhere, Greg Williams is looking to pay somebody for a neck massage.</p>
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		<title>By: packhawk04</title>
		<link>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/25/packers-will-release-nick-collins/#comment-1742808</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:37:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is it possible... just possible... that this is the best decision both personally and business wise? If he cant play anymore, obviously it was a business decision. But, sounds like he could. So, nick still wants to play. Packers arent going to play him because of further injury, posiibly life altering injuries. Release him and he can go play for someone else.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is it possible&#8230; just possible&#8230; that this is the best decision both personally and business wise? If he cant play anymore, obviously it was a business decision. But, sounds like he could. So, nick still wants to play. Packers arent going to play him because of further injury, posiibly life altering injuries. Release him and he can go play for someone else.</p>
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		<title>By: tsi431</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[McCarthy&#039;s comments about Collins were made over a month ago, well before the test results were released. He wasn&#039;t ever going to play another down as a Packer.


McCarthy&#039;s quotes in February.

&quot;To me, we&#039;re not talking about a roster spot here. We&#039;re talking about a man that&#039;s married and has a family. That&#039;s where I&#039;m at.&quot;

The possibility that Collins could be reinjured &quot;scares the hell out of me personally,&quot; McCarthy said.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>McCarthy&#8217;s comments about Collins were made over a month ago, well before the test results were released. He wasn&#8217;t ever going to play another down as a Packer.</p>
<p>McCarthy&#8217;s quotes in February.</p>
<p>&#8220;To me, we&#8217;re not talking about a roster spot here. We&#8217;re talking about a man that&#8217;s married and has a family. That&#8217;s where I&#8217;m at.&#8221;</p>
<p>The possibility that Collins could be reinjured &#8220;scares the hell out of me personally,&#8221; McCarthy said.</p>
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		<title>By: packersfn7</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:28:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It IS a business and no doubt money came into the decision. 

But Nick Collins is an excellent player, and I am sure that if the Packers were like other teams that just care about selling tickets, they would play them. But Mike McCarthy said if Nick was his own son, he would not let him play. Collins had a great career, made a lot of money, and won a superbowl. He should walk away before he sustains a serious injury. 

This has nothing to do with lack of loyalty--I think is was the most loyal decision to Nick to let him go. No Packers fan wants him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It IS a business and no doubt money came into the decision. </p>
<p>But Nick Collins is an excellent player, and I am sure that if the Packers were like other teams that just care about selling tickets, they would play them. But Mike McCarthy said if Nick was his own son, he would not let him play. Collins had a great career, made a lot of money, and won a superbowl. He should walk away before he sustains a serious injury. </p>
<p>This has nothing to do with lack of loyalty&#8211;I think is was the most loyal decision to Nick to let him go. No Packers fan wants him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.</p>
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		<title>By: skolvikesskol</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sounds like a future viking... We will take any an all gb cast offs...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sounds like a future viking&#8230; We will take any an all gb cast offs&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: buckydb12</title>
		<link>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/25/packers-will-release-nick-collins/#comment-1742680</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Love how deuce5 is speaking for his buddy Nick Collins.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Love how deuce5 is speaking for his buddy Nick Collins.</p>
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		<title>By: skittlesareyum</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&lt;i&gt;duece5 says:
Apr 25, 2012 2:32 PM
Hilarious seeing puke fans so riled……..

I think they are just giddy the PFT actually wrote something about the team.

And by the way, we call him Nicky, dude is pissed.

The pathetic D of the pukes gets worse………..&lt;/i&gt;

I only see you getting riled. You&#039;d best up your medication... Once you get a clear head you&#039;ll realize how boring &quot;puke&quot; is as an insult.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>duece5 says:<br />
Apr 25, 2012 2:32 PM<br />
Hilarious seeing puke fans so riled……..</p>
<p>I think they are just giddy the PFT actually wrote something about the team.</p>
<p>And by the way, we call him Nicky, dude is pissed.</p>
<p>The pathetic D of the pukes gets worse………..</i></p>
<p>I only see you getting riled. You&#8217;d best up your medication&#8230; Once you get a clear head you&#8217;ll realize how boring &#8220;puke&#8221; is as an insult.</p>
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		<title>By: duece5</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hilarious seeing puke fans so riled........

I think they are just giddy the PFT actually wrote something about the team.

And by the way, we call him Nicky, dude is pissed.

The pathetic D of the pukes gets worse...........]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hilarious seeing puke fans so riled&#8230;&#8230;..</p>
<p>I think they are just giddy the PFT actually wrote something about the team.</p>
<p>And by the way, we call him Nicky, dude is pissed.</p>
<p>The pathetic D of the pukes gets worse&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..</p>
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		<title>By: shiftyshellshocked</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey pack fans, I just got a little puke in my mouth reading all of these love letters to Nick. What a bunch of Sally&#039;s. SKOL!!!!!!!!!!!!]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey pack fans, I just got a little puke in my mouth reading all of these love letters to Nick. What a bunch of Sally&#8217;s. SKOL!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>
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		<title>By: ruvelligwebuike</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:37:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[duece5says:
 
You are CONFUSED!
 
They just TREATED LIKE A PIECE OF MEAT BY CUTTING HIM!!
 
Ask Collins if he would rather make $4mil. this year or not!
 
If they wanted to treat him well, they could have waited through the offseason, received other medical opinions. 

If it was decided by the beginning of the season that he couldn’t play, put him on IR so the guy could make his $4mil. for the year as AN EARNED REWARD for the sacrifice he made to the pukes.
 
That would have been an example of really having your players’ backs.
 
But, no team, including mine does this. 

Why?
 
Because it’s a BUSINESS. 

All McCarthy did was say a few kind words around the fact that THEY CUT HIM OFF AND HIS $4mil this year!
 
Sound the music: “We love you TOO much to let you do this to yourelf, Nick. We have to let you go……we can’t stand to see you hurt anymore”
 
Collins: “But I am feeling stronger and the doctors say I have a good chance to play soon.”
 
McCarthy: Not listening- “We love you Nick….you will ALWAYS be a packer!”
 
Collins: “Coach, I’m not done…..if you cut me, I’ll hound your ass!”
 
McCarthy: Not listening-”Mad props 36…..no one can replace you!”
 
Collins: “I’ll replace YOU if you cut me dawg……get the ‘eff outta here!”
 
McCarthy: Cheese in the brain- “Mad love to you and the fam…..God bless you Nick”
 
Music fades……………..
 
My goodness puke fans…..GROW UP….get the cheese out of your brain.
 
Collins feels totally BETRAYED by you guys not giving him longer……and if he plays again, just think about his motivation to sic it to you guys.
 
The dude feels NO love at the moment……and don’t send him flowers.
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Kid, consider hard drugs and alcohol, fast cars and faster women. Live fast and die young. When you are THIS stupid, you&#039;re future is pretty bleak anyway.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>duece5says:</p>
<p>You are CONFUSED!</p>
<p>They just TREATED LIKE A PIECE OF MEAT BY CUTTING HIM!!</p>
<p>Ask Collins if he would rather make $4mil. this year or not!</p>
<p>If they wanted to treat him well, they could have waited through the offseason, received other medical opinions. </p>
<p>If it was decided by the beginning of the season that he couldn’t play, put him on IR so the guy could make his $4mil. for the year as AN EARNED REWARD for the sacrifice he made to the pukes.</p>
<p>That would have been an example of really having your players’ backs.</p>
<p>But, no team, including mine does this. </p>
<p>Why?</p>
<p>Because it’s a BUSINESS. </p>
<p>All McCarthy did was say a few kind words around the fact that THEY CUT HIM OFF AND HIS $4mil this year!</p>
<p>Sound the music: “We love you TOO much to let you do this to yourelf, Nick. We have to let you go……we can’t stand to see you hurt anymore”</p>
<p>Collins: “But I am feeling stronger and the doctors say I have a good chance to play soon.”</p>
<p>McCarthy: Not listening- “We love you Nick….you will ALWAYS be a packer!”</p>
<p>Collins: “Coach, I’m not done…..if you cut me, I’ll hound your ass!”</p>
<p>McCarthy: Not listening-”Mad props 36…..no one can replace you!”</p>
<p>Collins: “I’ll replace YOU if you cut me dawg……get the ‘eff outta here!”</p>
<p>McCarthy: Cheese in the brain- “Mad love to you and the fam…..God bless you Nick”</p>
<p>Music fades……………..</p>
<p>My goodness puke fans…..GROW UP….get the cheese out of your brain.</p>
<p>Collins feels totally BETRAYED by you guys not giving him longer……and if he plays again, just think about his motivation to sic it to you guys.</p>
<p>The dude feels NO love at the moment……and don’t send him flowers.<br />
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;</p>
<p>Kid, consider hard drugs and alcohol, fast cars and faster women. Live fast and die young. When you are THIS stupid, you&#8217;re future is pretty bleak anyway.</p>
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		<title>By: axespray</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:22:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[duece5 says:Apr 25, 2012 12:26 PM 
1: Oh yes…..here it comes…..”the packers ‘care’ about their players” dribble.
2: The reality is this: it’s a business……if the doctors said he could play, the packers would not release him. They said it was questionable, so they make a BUSINESS decision to release him. 
3: My guess is that Collins would fully prefer for the packers to NOT cut him, so he can earn $4mil. this year.
4: He may or may NOT be able to play again…..it was a BUSINESS decision, so let’s get off the warm and fuzzies.&quot;
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1: McCarthy: &quot;If he were my son, I wouldn&#039;t let him play.&quot;
2: Business revolves around winning, keeping Nick helps us win, yet it risks him living in a wheel chair.... business no longer matters in this situation.
3: He was the highest paid player in 2010, he&#039;s got money, money in this situation shouldn&#039;t matter considering there&#039;s a risk of being stephan hawkins.
4: Or you could get off the trollin&#039; bs and quit annoying people... helps everyone win.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>duece5 says:Apr 25, 2012 12:26 PM<br />
1: Oh yes…..here it comes…..”the packers ‘care’ about their players” dribble.<br />
2: The reality is this: it’s a business……if the doctors said he could play, the packers would not release him. They said it was questionable, so they make a BUSINESS decision to release him.<br />
3: My guess is that Collins would fully prefer for the packers to NOT cut him, so he can earn $4mil. this year.<br />
4: He may or may NOT be able to play again…..it was a BUSINESS decision, so let’s get off the warm and fuzzies.&#8221;<br />
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<br />
1: McCarthy: &#8220;If he were my son, I wouldn&#8217;t let him play.&#8221;<br />
2: Business revolves around winning, keeping Nick helps us win, yet it risks him living in a wheel chair&#8230;. business no longer matters in this situation.<br />
3: He was the highest paid player in 2010, he&#8217;s got money, money in this situation shouldn&#8217;t matter considering there&#8217;s a risk of being stephan hawkins.<br />
4: Or you could get off the trollin&#8217; bs and quit annoying people&#8230; helps everyone win.</p>
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		<title>By: shlort</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apparently The Packers Team Physician thought Collins was at risk for fuurther injury. Collins has likely been told not to play with the condition of his neck.

It is too bad Nick wont be able to play. He was one of the better Defensive players on that unit.

Ted Thompson will find someone to take nicks place.  Ted has a way of finding  talent and developing talent .

The Packers will be fine, and their Defense has nowhere to go but up.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Apparently The Packers Team Physician thought Collins was at risk for fuurther injury. Collins has likely been told not to play with the condition of his neck.</p>
<p>It is too bad Nick wont be able to play. He was one of the better Defensive players on that unit.</p>
<p>Ted Thompson will find someone to take nicks place.  Ted has a way of finding  talent and developing talent .</p>
<p>The Packers will be fine, and their Defense has nowhere to go but up.</p>
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		<title>By: judsonjr</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To all those trolling about Collins and money, in 2010 he signed a 3 year extension for and added $23 million.   

In the 2010 he pulled down something like $14 million in bonuses and base salary and was the *highest paid* player on the team that season.   He&#039;s already received most of the money from the contract since it was front loaded.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To all those trolling about Collins and money, in 2010 he signed a 3 year extension for and added $23 million.   </p>
<p>In the 2010 he pulled down something like $14 million in bonuses and base salary and was the *highest paid* player on the team that season.   He&#8217;s already received most of the money from the contract since it was front loaded.</p>
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		<title>By: andygraham</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:09:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Between Clifton and Collins, these past few days have been a harsh dose of reality for Packers faithful.  Good to see that the management respects their players enough to protect their safety.  Both should end up in the Packers HOF someday.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Between Clifton and Collins, these past few days have been a harsh dose of reality for Packers faithful.  Good to see that the management respects their players enough to protect their safety.  Both should end up in the Packers HOF someday.</p>
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		<title>By: superdanlp</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sad day in Packerland.  You will be missed, Nick.  Good luck in your future.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sad day in Packerland.  You will be missed, Nick.  Good luck in your future.</p>
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		<title>By: gregjennings85</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you play again or not, Packers fans will always love you, Nick.]]></description>
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		<title>By: glac1</title>
		<link>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/25/packers-will-release-nick-collins/#comment-1742373</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although expected it&#039;s a devastating blow to the Green Bay Packers pathetic defense.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although expected it&#8217;s a devastating blow to the Green Bay Packers pathetic defense.</p>
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		<title>By: minnesconsin</title>
		<link>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/25/packers-will-release-nick-collins/#comment-1742346</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whatever he does, I just hope he stays healthy. Even if that means suiting up for the Vikings and picking Rodgers off for the next 4 seasons. The man has the right to make his own decision, and while it appears that the Packers are doing the responsible thing here, it may come back to bite them in time. Packers brass are willing to take that risk in the name of doing their part to protect Collins&#039; health.

To the person who thinks the Packers &quot;owe&quot; Collins a year paid on I.R., you&#039;re insane. He was injured in week 2 last year, he&#039;s already had sufficient time to get his ducks in a row. I highly doubt he&#039;s been counting on NFL income over the past 8 months. He&#039;s had time prepare for whatever situation he&#039;s faced with.


Sidenote: I&#039;m sure Ted Thompson really appreciates this dipstick agent leaking the news the day before the draft. This guy isn&#039;t even his primary agent. thanks, doofus.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whatever he does, I just hope he stays healthy. Even if that means suiting up for the Vikings and picking Rodgers off for the next 4 seasons. The man has the right to make his own decision, and while it appears that the Packers are doing the responsible thing here, it may come back to bite them in time. Packers brass are willing to take that risk in the name of doing their part to protect Collins&#8217; health.</p>
<p>To the person who thinks the Packers &#8220;owe&#8221; Collins a year paid on I.R., you&#8217;re insane. He was injured in week 2 last year, he&#8217;s already had sufficient time to get his ducks in a row. I highly doubt he&#8217;s been counting on NFL income over the past 8 months. He&#8217;s had time prepare for whatever situation he&#8217;s faced with.</p>
<p>Sidenote: I&#8217;m sure Ted Thompson really appreciates this dipstick agent leaking the news the day before the draft. This guy isn&#8217;t even his primary agent. thanks, doofus.</p>
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		<title>By: joshmelder</title>
		<link>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/25/packers-will-release-nick-collins/#comment-1742338</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Putting the player before the sake of the team. Wish more NFL teams did this.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Putting the player before the sake of the team. Wish more NFL teams did this.</p>
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		<title>By: ruvelligwebuike</title>
		<link>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/25/packers-will-release-nick-collins/#comment-1742334</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:53:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&quot;Really puke fan……are you that blind??
 
If you talked to Collins, privately, he would hope the packers would “not give up on him”.
 
Classy move? Really? They just cut his arse, and he feels betrayed by their lack of committment to him after he gave it his all.
 
If they were that “classy”, pay him his $4 million this year!!!
 
No NFL takes the risk…….it was a BUSINESS decision.&quot;
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My God, what a Minnesotan. Pretty sure they IR&#039;d him last year in Week 2. He was signed to a long term deal, and he was paid in full last year. 

What do the Packers gain by letting one of the top safeties in the league go to save money? They signed him to a long term deal that was front-loaded. Unlike the Vikings, they are a financially sound team...and their pass defense was atrocious without him. They need him more than he needs them if he can still play.

I like how you are so in touch with Nick&#039;s feelings, though, since you&#039;ve obviously talked with him and his family.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Really puke fan……are you that blind??</p>
<p>If you talked to Collins, privately, he would hope the packers would “not give up on him”.</p>
<p>Classy move? Really? They just cut his arse, and he feels betrayed by their lack of committment to him after he gave it his all.</p>
<p>If they were that “classy”, pay him his $4 million this year!!!</p>
<p>No NFL takes the risk…….it was a BUSINESS decision.&#8221;<br />
&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-</p>
<p>My God, what a Minnesotan. Pretty sure they IR&#8217;d him last year in Week 2. He was signed to a long term deal, and he was paid in full last year. </p>
<p>What do the Packers gain by letting one of the top safeties in the league go to save money? They signed him to a long term deal that was front-loaded. Unlike the Vikings, they are a financially sound team&#8230;and their pass defense was atrocious without him. They need him more than he needs them if he can still play.</p>
<p>I like how you are so in touch with Nick&#8217;s feelings, though, since you&#8217;ve obviously talked with him and his family.</p>
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		<title>By: skittlesareyum</title>
		<link>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/25/packers-will-release-nick-collins/#comment-1742333</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:53:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&lt;i&gt;duece5 says:
Apr 25, 2012 12:26 PM

The reality is this: it’s a business……if the doctors said he could play, the packers would not release him. They said it was questionable, so they make a BUSINESS decision to release him.
&lt;/i&gt;

Is that why McCarthy basically said he would not let Collins play before Collins was even examined by the doctors? The question is not whether he can play, it&#039;s whether he can play and not be at risk for a more serious injury.

&lt;i&gt;
My guess is that Collins would fully prefer for the packers to NOT cut him, so he can earn $4mil. this year.&lt;/i&gt;

Maybe, or maybe he&#039;d like to play for another team willing to take a risk so his release was granted.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>duece5 says:<br />
Apr 25, 2012 12:26 PM</p>
<p>The reality is this: it’s a business……if the doctors said he could play, the packers would not release him. They said it was questionable, so they make a BUSINESS decision to release him.<br />
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<p>Is that why McCarthy basically said he would not let Collins play before Collins was even examined by the doctors? The question is not whether he can play, it&#8217;s whether he can play and not be at risk for a more serious injury.</p>
<p><i><br />
My guess is that Collins would fully prefer for the packers to NOT cut him, so he can earn $4mil. this year.</i></p>
<p>Maybe, or maybe he&#8217;d like to play for another team willing to take a risk so his release was granted.</p>
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		<title>By: duece5</title>
		<link>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/25/packers-will-release-nick-collins/#comment-1742319</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:49:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[clarkisgod says:Apr 25, 2012 11:37 AM 

This just goes to show you that football players are not ALWAYS a piece of meat to a team. Tough call for the pack to make….Good luck Nick!


duece5says:

You are CONFUSED!

They just TREATED LIKE A PIECE OF MEAT BY CUTTING HIM!!

Ask Collins if he would rather make $4mil. this year or not!

If they wanted to treat him well, they could have waited through the offseason, received other medical opinions. 

If it was decided by the beginning of the season that he couldn&#039;t play, put him on IR so the guy could make his $4mil. for the year as AN EARNED REWARD for the sacrifice he made to the pukes.

That would have been an example of really having your players&#039; backs.

But, no team, including mine does this. 

Why?

Because it&#039;s a BUSINESS. 

All McCarthy did was say a few kind words around the fact that THEY CUT HIM OFF AND HIS $4mil this year!

Sound the music: &quot;We love you TOO much to let you do this to yourelf, Nick. We have to let you go......we can&#039;t stand to see you hurt anymore&quot;

Collins: &quot;But I am feeling stronger and the doctors say I have a good chance to play soon.&quot;

McCarthy: Not listening- &quot;We love you Nick....you will ALWAYS be a packer!&quot;

Collins: &quot;Coach, I&#039;m not done.....if you cut me, I&#039;ll hound your ass!&quot;

McCarthy: Not listening-&quot;Mad props 36.....no one can replace you!&quot;

Collins: &quot;I&#039;ll replace YOU if you cut me dawg......get the &#039;eff outta here!&quot;

McCarthy: Cheese in the brain- &quot;Mad love to you and the fam.....God bless you Nick&quot;

Music fades.................

My goodness puke fans.....GROW UP....get the cheese out of your brain.

Collins feels totally BETRAYED by you guys not giving him longer......and if he plays again, just think about his motivation to sic it to you guys.

The dude feels NO love at the moment......and don&#039;t send him flowers.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>clarkisgod says:Apr 25, 2012 11:37 AM </p>
<p>This just goes to show you that football players are not ALWAYS a piece of meat to a team. Tough call for the pack to make….Good luck Nick!</p>
<p>duece5says:</p>
<p>You are CONFUSED!</p>
<p>They just TREATED LIKE A PIECE OF MEAT BY CUTTING HIM!!</p>
<p>Ask Collins if he would rather make $4mil. this year or not!</p>
<p>If they wanted to treat him well, they could have waited through the offseason, received other medical opinions. </p>
<p>If it was decided by the beginning of the season that he couldn&#8217;t play, put him on IR so the guy could make his $4mil. for the year as AN EARNED REWARD for the sacrifice he made to the pukes.</p>
<p>That would have been an example of really having your players&#8217; backs.</p>
<p>But, no team, including mine does this. </p>
<p>Why?</p>
<p>Because it&#8217;s a BUSINESS. </p>
<p>All McCarthy did was say a few kind words around the fact that THEY CUT HIM OFF AND HIS $4mil this year!</p>
<p>Sound the music: &#8220;We love you TOO much to let you do this to yourelf, Nick. We have to let you go&#8230;&#8230;we can&#8217;t stand to see you hurt anymore&#8221;</p>
<p>Collins: &#8220;But I am feeling stronger and the doctors say I have a good chance to play soon.&#8221;</p>
<p>McCarthy: Not listening- &#8220;We love you Nick&#8230;.you will ALWAYS be a packer!&#8221;</p>
<p>Collins: &#8220;Coach, I&#8217;m not done&#8230;..if you cut me, I&#8217;ll hound your ass!&#8221;</p>
<p>McCarthy: Not listening-&#8221;Mad props 36&#8230;..no one can replace you!&#8221;</p>
<p>Collins: &#8220;I&#8217;ll replace YOU if you cut me dawg&#8230;&#8230;get the &#8216;eff outta here!&#8221;</p>
<p>McCarthy: Cheese in the brain- &#8220;Mad love to you and the fam&#8230;..God bless you Nick&#8221;</p>
<p>Music fades&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..</p>
<p>My goodness puke fans&#8230;..GROW UP&#8230;.get the cheese out of your brain.</p>
<p>Collins feels totally BETRAYED by you guys not giving him longer&#8230;&#8230;and if he plays again, just think about his motivation to sic it to you guys.</p>
<p>The dude feels NO love at the moment&#8230;&#8230;and don&#8217;t send him flowers.</p>
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		<title>By: firethorn1001</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those saying that the Packers should keep him and just pay him to be nice that is only a case if Nick Collins can&#039;t play for anyone.   If he could play for the other 31 teams,  why would he want to sit on the bench?   

Then the same people would complain that the Packers are blocking Nick Collins and should just release him. 

Must be tough being jaded and cynical all the time.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those saying that the Packers should keep him and just pay him to be nice that is only a case if Nick Collins can&#8217;t play for anyone.   If he could play for the other 31 teams,  why would he want to sit on the bench?   </p>
<p>Then the same people would complain that the Packers are blocking Nick Collins and should just release him. </p>
<p>Must be tough being jaded and cynical all the time.</p>
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		<title>By: igotgamenj</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:44:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nick welcome to Miami]]></description>
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		<title>By: firethorn1001</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:42:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#039;A Super Bowl hero should net at least a year of injured reserve to collect a check after he gave you 110% on the field. &#039;
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He pretty much did get a year of IR pay last year.  Having said that, a fused neck is going to remain a fused neck no matter how much time off is given to the player.  When your agent is telling you to walk away then that is a pretty good indication you need to walk away.]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8216;A Super Bowl hero should net at least a year of injured reserve to collect a check after he gave you 110% on the field. &#8216;<br />
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<p>He pretty much did get a year of IR pay last year.  Having said that, a fused neck is going to remain a fused neck no matter how much time off is given to the player.  When your agent is telling you to walk away then that is a pretty good indication you need to walk away.</p>
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		<title>By: bhindenemylines</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Neck surgery issues???

Evidently the Broncos have no problems with that.  Why not give him a shot?]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Neck surgery issues???</p>
<p>Evidently the Broncos have no problems with that.  Why not give him a shot?</p>
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